The Science Behind Turbulence

Client

The Weather Channel

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 project explores the science and rising impact of plane turbulence. It educates users on turbulence types, safety strategies, and preparedness in a dynamic, engaging experience.

OBJECTIVE

This project harnesses cutting-edge Immersive Mixed Reality (IMR) technology to investigate the science and growing impact of plane turbulence amid a warming planet. It explores various types of turbulence affecting commercial flights while equipping users with essential strategies to stay safe when turbulence strikes. Blending education with realism, the experience unpacks the complexities of turbulence dynamics and empowers travelers with practical tools for preparedness and response.

CREATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

-Design a series of environments for the segment, including the interior Airplane Cabin, Opening Title Sequence, Runway Scene, and the Anvil Cloud Storm Scene.

( Encompasses Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, and Set Dressing)

-Triggerable Annotative VFX such as arrows, particle emissions, smoke streams, etc.

-Rigg, Texture, and Animate Plane Asset

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