Sort of like Machinima

well our Narrative project is coming along smoothly, we have had a few hitches here and there but all seems to going to schedule.
We are using Photos pasted on backgrounds made in a game 'map builder' called Hammer, we are using the Half life 2 textures and props (like trees for example) to bring the stages to life.
Heres a quick sneak peek of what to expect.



What a fantastic program, it not only lets you control the lighting, shadows and sky but even adds reflections to water and textures like metal and glass. We are further modifying these pictures by inserting photos using Adobe Photoshop and adding any other reflections or shadows that might be required.
I have high hopes for this project, now all we have to do is put it together in a linear story... add some music/sound effects and hey presto - we have a winner.