Serra Lesson
Week 7 focused on enhancing the realism and visual clarity of the space chase. One key addition was the implementation of rocket boosters on the spaceships. This grounded the ships within the environment and provided a stronger sense of propulsion and direction. The visual feedback from the boosters helped sell the movement, making the animation feel more intentional and responsive.
The boosters were integrated alongside existing animation paths, complementing previous weeks’ rotations and speed adjustments. Their glow and particle emissions also added to the overall VFX layer, tying into the stormy environment built with Niagara. These refinements collectively improved the visual storytelling, making each ship’s presence more dynamic and readable within the wide, Gaea-generated landscape.