Coastal Drive — Automotive VFX Sequence

An original three-shot automotive sequence inspired by luxury vehicle advertising. As primary compositor, I also worked on all texturing and lighting, integrating a Maya/Arnold vehicle with Houdini/Mantra water effects to create a cohesive coastal environment.

Role: Primary Compositor, Texturing & Lighting
Created at: Savannah College of Art and Design
Credit note: Katelyn Morancie, credited as Katie Veneman

In a later course, I revisited the final shot as an individual look-development project. I refined the sand, rocks, sky, lighting, and overall environment, while also improving the vehicle integration—including correcting the window transparency—to create a more polished and cohesive final image.

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