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Under Armour "Steph Curry"

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Avatar Capture
Production
3D Scanning
As part of the Blue Vishnu team, I produced a cutting-edge photogrammetry shoot capturing Stephen Curry for the Under Armour Curry 5 launch campaign. This technical production delivered a high-fidelity 3D avatar used across multiple platforms including the commercial advertisement, product website, and interactive 3D web experiences. Client: Under Armour Athlete: Stephen Curry Production Company: Blu Vishnu Technical Lead: Alexx Henry Location: San Francisco, CA
Production Challenge
The project required capturing a full 3D scan of an elite athlete mid-campaign shoot, demanding precise coordination between commercial production schedules and our specialized photogrammetry setup. The challenge was to execute a technically complex scan on an active basketball court without disrupting the primary commercial shoot while delivering broadcast-quality 3D assets. Key Requirements: Portable, on-location 3D scanning capability Integration with active commercial production environment High-resolution capture for multiple asset deliverables Tight turnaround for campaign launch coordination
Technical Process & Execution
Pre-Production & Setup I coordinated the logistics of transporting our photogrammetry rig from Los Angeles to San Francisco, ensuring all equipment arrived safely and on schedule. Working alongside Alexx Henry, we established our scanning array directly on the basketball court, calibrating the system for the specific lighting conditions and spatial constraints of the commercial shoot environment. On-Set Production During the shoot, I managed the technical workflow, coordinating with the commercial production team to maximize our capture time with Curry. The photogrammetry array—a synchronized multi-camera system—captured Curry from multiple angles simultaneously, creating the comprehensive data set needed for 3D reconstruction. Testing and validation were critical; we ran multiple capture sequences to ensure data quality before the talent was released, as any gaps in coverage would be impossible to recapture given the compressed production timeline. Post-Production Pipeline The captured imagery was processed through our photogrammetry pipeline, generating a detailed 3D avatar that preserved Curry's likeness, movement, and the texture details of the Curry 5 footwear. This digital asset was then optimized for multiple deployment scenarios—from high-resolution commercial use to real-time web rendering.
Deliverables & Impact
The 3D scan production resulted in versatile digital assets deployed across Under Armour's integrated campaign: Commercial Advertisement: High-fidelity 3D avatar featured in broadcast spots E-commerce Integration: Interactive 3D model on product website allowing customers to explore the Curry 5 from all angles Digital Marketing Assets: Web-optimized 3D renders for social media and online advertising Brand Experience: Foundation for immersive digital experiences connecting fans with the product launch This production showcased the convergence of athletic performance capture and cutting-edge visualization technology, creating compelling content that elevated the product launch beyond traditional advertising approaches.

CREDITS

Client
Tool of North America

Campaign
Under Armour - Curry 5 Launch

Agency / Production Partner
BlueVishnu

Creative Producer
Jennifer Pearl