I had the pleasure of working many years ago on Star Trek, TNG with a guy who did all the Graphic Arts for the show, from miniatures to large scale images. Michael Okuda was a genius then in how he could create a miniature (perspective) living futuristic city and give it life by simply blowing a tiny fan on streamers of blue tinsel laid out to look like a shimmering lake.

Of course his talents were not limited by his practical model making but extend far into the realm of CGI as can be evidenced by this little demo reel I came across today!

I just want to say: "Congratulations on a sustained career of excellence, Michael!"

Perhaps you might recognize a bit of the work of Michael Okuda (Pictured w/wife, Denise Okuda):