The goal was to test a new pipeline for making a semi-realistic animation with a more artistic touch to it. The models are very roughly modeled and then textured using projection mapping from real life photos. The ocean is made parametrically with material nodes. Heavy post-processing was made to achieve the classical film look which helps to blend the scene together. Sound FX also helps making the scene more immersive.

There is no deeper meaning behind the story, don’t read too much into it.