HEX: Chris Rutledge, A$AP Rocky 'Helicopter'

In this HEX episode SideFX's Jeff 'Old School' Wagner sits down with animator Chris Rutledge - known for his iconic wobbly characters, and more recently A$AP Rocky's 'Helicopter' music video. 

Chris demystifies the hybrid workflow his team used to pull it off, including rendering over a terabyte of Gaussian Splat data and using alpha versions of Octane to handle relighting and reflections in 3D space. Whether you're curious about the tech behind volumetric capture or just want some solid advice on staying creative during a slow economy, this chat is packed with gems.