Marcel Swanepoel

Director / Digital Artist // Epitome

[OHM @ohmexperiments]

"Marcel as a bionic wizard in a blizzard on top of the Snowy Mountains" was created using a simple selfie and @higgsfield in combination with @Photoshop and some creative prompting. #ohm #ai #portrait #ohmexperiments #thisisepitome

[OHM @ohmexperiments]

Prompt: Create a 3D miniature version of Cape Town from above on a floating 3D axonometric cube in a white studio space. Created and animated with @googlegemini Nano Banana. #ohm #ai #digital #art #imagine #tablemountain #capetown #southafrica #ohmexperiments #thisisepitome

[Epitome Studios @thisisepitome]

We produced this three episode video and photography series for @friendsofbash as part of their latest seasonal media campaign showing how easy it is to shop on the app. Thanks to everyone involved, the project was a great success.

[Marcel Swanepoel @thefakemarcel]

I spent a year walking the streets of Bo-Kaap, capturing the mosques that give this neighbourhood its unique and unmistakable character. See the photographic series on our Behance. https://t.co/iBuKCvEBaW

[Epitome Studios @thisisepitome]

You can now see all the work we put into Beauty and the Bester in one place. Thanks again Anthony Molyneaux and Cremer van Dango for getting us involved, it was a great pleasure working with you all. https://t.co/c6PqMc4Hpo

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

Once a celebrated doctor to the stars, Nandipha Magudumana, now finds herself in a scandal that has turned her life upside down. The trailer for Beauty And The Bester drops tomorrow.

[OHM @ohmexperiments]

Generate an image of Marcel Swanepoel from Epitome Studios as an intergalactic detective of the absurd and obscene observation unit. He travels the universe searching for unexplained truths. Made with Nano Banana by @Google #ohm #ai #digital #art #ohmexperiments #thisisepitome

[Epitome Studios @thisisepitome]

Some BTS photography from a recent production of ours in Strandfontein. Thanks to an awesome and everyone involved, it was a fun shoot. #thisisepitome #video #production

[Marcel Swanepoel @thefakemarcel]

Eggtimer timelapse of our weekend in Churchhaven.

[NetflixSA @NetflixSA]

How far would she go for love? This three-part documentary series examines Dr Nandipha’s connection to Thabo Bester’s outrageous prison escape. Beauty And The Bester, only on Netflix 12 September.

[Epitome Studios @thisisepitome]

Peek into a reality where the coastal town of Hermanus is a cosmic crossroads for otherworldly beings. Our latest photography series uses @Photoshop AI to reimagine this origin story. #thisisepitome #photography #adobe #ai https://t.co/WzZE7n35uu

[Epitome Studios @thisisepitome]

Our presentation @comicconcapetown featuring @thefakemarcel in conversation with his own Metahuman avatar about virtual production in the digital age. #thisisepitome #virtual #production #presentation #comiccon #metahuman

[OHM @ohmexperiments]

"Healing Machine" was created using ImagineArt's generative AI engine by prompting various phrases on variations of selected images and eventually upscaling these using https://t.co/iIexEMd907. Made in July 2024 #ohm #ai #imagineart #digital #art #experiments #thisisepitome

[OHM @ohmexperiments]

OHM is always experimenting with techniques of the future, to make images and tell stories today. As the new AI lab of @thisisepitome we wanted to create a brand that combines our original icon with data visualizations of AI. #ohm #logo #digital #art #design #thisisepitome

[OHM @ohmexperiments]

"Rock Cliff House" was created using ImagineArt's generative AI engine by prompting various phrases on variations of selected images and eventually upscaling these using https://t.co/iIexEMd907. Made in July 2024 #ohm #ai #imagineart #digital #art #experiments #thisisepitome

[Epitome Studios @thisisepitome]

Cyber Samurai is a short action sequence we created for @nixuh.gg earlier this year showcasing some great talent in cinematography, stunt work and editing. Thanks to the great cast and crew for making this one possible. #thisisepitome #action #makeascene #nixuh

[Marcel Swanepoel @thefakemarcel]

Life lately, as seen through my phone's camera. In my attempt to capture magic, objects in the mirror may seem closer than they appear. 👋🏼

[Marcel Swanepoel @thefakemarcel]

@GUESS invited us to photograph some wildlife together with some influential personalities on a safari at @botlierskop Private Game Reserve. See the full story here. #thisisepitome #guess #safari #botlierskop https://t.co/EqgAqRC7b4

[Marcel Swanepoel @thefakemarcel]

@GUESS invited us to photograph some wildlife together with some influential personalities on a safari at @botlierskop Private Game Reserve. See the full story here. #thisisepitome #guess #safari #botlierskop https://t.co/EqgAqRC7b4

[THE SOUTH AFRICAN INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL @SAindieFilmFest]

Caleb Janssens chats with Marcel Swanepoel about his music video, "IMRSQD - King Louie"

Watch it here: https://t.co/ip7IVUekXC

Subscribe to Caleb Janssens YouTube channel: https://t.co/FqookKS8XD

#saindiefilmfest #saiff #interview #shortfilms #film