From the hoop is a short 3D movie directed by 3 students of Supinfocom Arles in 2008.
Meet Earl fleeing through Harlem while he seeks for his life.

Story of From the hoop is inspired by Earl Manigault‘s life. Earl Manigault was one of the greatest basketball player of his generation. Mentored by Holcombe Rucker through his youth he became the star of his high school team.

As an universitary champion, he seemed destined to shine in NBA. But before the transition, he fell into drugs and lead his life far away from the basket. After dark years made of jail, drugs and friend’s death, he gave up this world to return in the right way to Harlem. He started the “Walk Away From Drugs” tournament for kids in Harlem. He died in 1998 from a heart failure.

The movie was made entirely in 3ds Max 9 rendered in default scanline (with an additional Ambient occlusion pass).  After effects was used for compositing.

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