Train proof of concept

To get the best results for our client this proof of concept was researched thoroughly. References of real steam trains and their movements, as well as live-action footage of train tracks and landscapes. Modelled in Maya and Houdini we paid attention to the details of the train, such as the wheels, pistons, and smokestack. with some modeling of the environment to help tuck the train behind foliage etc,, We used reference photos of the train and created textures accordingly, adding rust, wear and tear to make it look more realistic. Fluid rigged the train so wheels, pistons, and smoke.moved correctly for this particular train model We animated using reference footage to get an idea of how the train moves, adding subtle movements like the swaying of the cars and the puffing of smoke to add realism. Filmed background plates of the train tracks and surrounding scenery were used to add the train with compositing software Flame to integrate it with live-action footage CGI Train, CGI Trees on live action background. clean up and composition.