The Dream of Flying

I made this as a gift for a friend of mine.

77 years ago, the spitfire landed in a remote region, far from its home out of gas and resources. The pilot glided the plane carefully down on a shallow, freshwater lake, fortunately, making a safe landing. He couldn't do much beyond that point and had to abandon his plane in search of safety before night fell.

It remained there as a landmark for others... years and years beyond.

The airplane and my friend's avatar sitting by it.

The airplane and my friend's avatar sitting by it.

Details

Details

Details

Details

Several layers used for compositing in post

Several layers used for compositing in post

Backdrop HDRI made specifically for this scene. (Not that it's anything special)

Backdrop HDRI made specifically for this scene. (Not that it's anything special)

The mountains produced for the far away landscape (frankly all this detail may have been unnecessary!)

The mountains produced for the far away landscape (frankly all this detail may have been unnecessary!)

Modo work shot.

Modo work shot.