The Refinery Project is a four chapter tutorial that demonstrates, in real-time, how to bring a static image to life in seven hours. Starting with a static photo of an oil refinery, Alex integrates 2D and 3D elements using Maya, After Effects and Photoshop.
Chapter One: Sprite Rendered Smokestacks
Chapter Two: Sky and Water Replacement
Chapter Three: Rolling Sprite Fog
Chapter Four: Shoreline, Birds, Particle Instancing