The Science Behind Flooding
Client
The Weather Channel / T-Mobile
role
Environment Artist / Virtual Production
Collaborator(S)
Craig Chupinsky, Melvin Rice, Nick Weinmeiller
year
2024
Using The Weather Channel’s Immersive Mixed Reality (IMR), this segment explores flooding's impact and safety measures. Sponsored by T-Mobile, it shows how to stay informed and secure during floods, offering essential tools for preparedness and emergency response.


OBJECTIVE
This project leverages Immersive Mixed Reality (IMR) technology to explore the impacts of flooding across multiple scales, from local to global, while emphasizing key safety precautions against flood-related hazards. Sponsored by T-Mobile, the project will also demonstrate how to utilize the mobile network to stay informed and secure during flood events, ensuring effective communication and access to emergency services. The experience aims to educate users on the complexities of flood dynamics and provide practical tools for preparedness and response.
CREATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
-Design and development of the Basement Environment, encompassing modeling, texturing, lighting, and set dressing.
-Creation of Earth and Asphalt Chunk assets, including modeling/sculpting, texturing, and soil/ water VFX integration.
-Material and texture work for the Title asset, ensuring high-quality visual representation.







