software wins Oscar 2008

[Claus]

Munich-based Scanline has developed an Ocean Dynamic and Hydro Fluid Simulation software called "FlowLine" that realistically simulates different types of water motion, from raging ocean storms to calm river waters interacting with a boat's oar.

used.... in 300, Poseidon

http://www.scanlinevfx.com/about.html

[Pinknik]

That's cool. Water always seemed to be the trickiest thing to do in miniature without it being obviously miniature. Some of those old special effects I find charming, but I suppose that might be lost on a modern audience.

[wayneklein]

I remember being impressed with the water effects in the remake of "Posideon Adventure". I believe this is the same company and they certainly deserve it.

Water was always the toughest to work with when it came to miniatures (fire, too but there are some cheats you can use).