Storming the Base

Created for my 3D Animation Essentials class; we were asked to bring our projects in line with our decided track. Mine being video, I decided to do some composition over live footage. This was my first time using Maya, and my foray into 3D animation. I had done some minimal 3D modeling before, but never UV mapped or textured. I learned a lot creating this, particularly that After Effects and Maya play very nicely together.

After Effects for compositing, Trapcode Particular for missile smoke, Optical Flares for engine glows and laser cannon, Maya for 3D modeling/UV mapping/Animation, Photoshop for textures.