Most of our films rely heavily on natural environments to advance the story, elicit emotion, and reveal the characters. The story of Ethyl in our short "Hairy Hill" is no different. Set mostly outdoors, this poignant story about love, loss, and memory is our director Dan's tribute to his family and their struggle with mental health, poverty, stigma, and survival. The existence of this film is a testament to family and art on a very personal level.

The animated nature elements work best when layered in 3D space. You can create very realistic camera moves this way. Take advantage of the camera's depth-of-field options for some really beautiful blurring effects. Add layers of atmospheric fog in between the animated nature elements to really give your scene some depth.