How to simulate an underwater scene...

[Kelley]

I'm looking for some reference, or a tutorial on underwater scenery, particularly shafts of light coming down from above. [new cast member attached.]

[agep]

There is a underwater scene on the A:M disc that might be worth taking a look at. You'll find it in the librar under projects.

[agep]

Or you could read this article about gels on volumetric lights:

Gels on volumetric Lights

[MattWBradbury]

Here's an underwater scene I did with the Calavera Cafe.

 

Under Water

 

I used fog, ambiant occlusion, and a volumetric effect that made the ocean darker as the depth increased. After those effects, you can add a volumetric light with a light gel in the background to add extra lighting effect. I think I added some particles to the mix as well.

[Kelley]

There is a underwater scene on the A:M disc that might be worth taking a look at. You'll find it in the librar under projects.

 

I opened that A:M scene. It seems to have lights attached to the models in the Modeling Mode. I can't see any listed in the Choreography. In any event, I printed out the article you suggested. Looks good. I'll see what I can do with it. Thanks.