The final result

The final outcome is close to what I expect. I managed to find a nice background which perfectly matches the theme and the transformation effect. In After Effects, I use skills such as motion tracking, liquify effect, masks, color correction, etc.

As a result, it makes a pretty smooth face transformation. The sense of cubism in the picture is well shown. Also, by applying a light texture on the face, it brings a feeling that the cubist face is naturally merging into the background and becoming a real portrait.

However, one thing I am not satisfied is that I couldn't find a good way to draw out the outline of different planes as my concept shows. Although my glasses and eyes help define some of the outlines, the cubism effect would be better if all the outlines are tracked. In addition, the picture will be more rich in stereoscopic feeling if those planes slightly break apart.

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normal face


colors start to apply and separate the face


different parts of the face start to distort following the movement


the cubism effect goes well with the background


transformation finished