I also worked on a few other shots dealing with the development of the space portal animations, and substituting Benedict with his digi double floating
I worked on Dr. Strange film doing animation during 2016. For this particular shot i had some pressure to finish it since it was chosen to be showcased in the world premiere trailer of the movie!! After this one i worked on other shots animating the astral forms flying in the hospital scene.
Since it was the first time Dr. Strange's emerges with his astral form, he had to look like overwhelmed by what's going on, drifted by the strength of the punch, until finally he manages to stabilize a little.
I tried to add a little drift movement to a side, but i couldn't force the poses too much, since that could get in trouble to the guys dealing with the cloth simulation.
Meeting Benedict Cumberbatch´s digital double