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SpaceX · Mars Presentation · 2026
Making Life Multiplanetary
Client
SpaceX
Direction
Art Direction · Animation · Rendering
Software
Cinema 4D · Octane · After Effects · EmberGen
Reach
50M+ views
Overview
I contributed a range of visual work for the SpaceX Mars presentation led by Elon Musk — the propellant transfer animation, ship catch, Pad 2 sequence, V3 full-stack animation, and multiple orbit explainers that visualize complex orbital mechanics clearly.
The goal across every piece was to balance technical accuracy with cinematic storytelling — making highly complex ideas feel intuitive and exciting for a broad audience. The presentation and supporting visuals have collectively reached over 50 million views.
Deep Space Transit
01 — Deep Space Transit
02 — Presentation Film
Screenshot, Elon Presentation
03 — Screenshot, Elon Presentation
04–06 — Propellant Transfer Studies
Refilling Overhead — Making Life Multiplanetary Refill Thumb 1 — Making Life Multiplanetary Refill Thumb 2 — Making Life Multiplanetary
07 — Propellant Transfer
Ship Catch
08 — Ship Catch
Pad 2 Sequence
09 — Pad 2 Sequence
Transit Study, Blue
10 — Transit Study, Blue
Color Study
11 — Color Study
Mars Orbit Insertion
12 — Mars Orbit Insertion
13–15 — Marslink Constellation
Marslink Sats On Satv1 — Making Life Multiplanetary Departure Departure
Departure
16 — Departure
Credits
Shamus Johnson
Art Direction · Animation · Rendering
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