University Aquascape Project
— UNIVERSITY PROJECT
Aquascape
— ROLE
All Ascpects of the Project
— SOFTWARE
Houdini
Nuke
— DATE
2022
The Aquascape Project is a unique, rules-based aquatic endeavor. The project involves a fixed-camera setup and follows a hero object, which is uniquely lit, as it traverses the scene, disappearing behind other objects and then moving directly past the camera’s viewpoint.
Crucial elements such as camera matching and various VFX tasks are carried out manually using Houdini, with the objective of creating a realistic, immersive underwater environment.
Despite not featuring fish or other typical aquatic objects, the project aims to capture the essence of an underwater experience. This is achieved through carefully designed features like visible water surfaces, bubbles, and particulates suspended in the water.
The composite work for the project is completed in Nuke.
Additionally, acquisition footage is captured in a green screen studio, further enhancing the project’s visual appeal and authenticity.
Mediation
Aquascape Project Mediation Breakdown
Final Shot
Aquascape Final Project Shot
Concept Art & Final Piece
The image on the left displays the initial concept art, which captures the camera angle, location, and artifacts, along with lighting and other underwater elements such as particles, god rays, and the water surface. The image on the right showcases the final shot. Left Image shows proposed Concept art
Location Scouting
Finding the right location for cinematic look. Image above shows second location and concept art.
Car Wireframe
Final Composited Look
Testing Lights, Animation and God Rays
Car model #2
Underwater Shading