Recycling Project 0009

Here's another bit of the outside shot I'm currently working on. As you can see it's still a work in progress, but I'm fairly happy with how it's coming along. I wasn't sure about yellow as the colour for the road lines, but I thought the scene could use a little colour. I'm currently debating wether to introduce grass, but I'm not so sure at this stage.

Recycling Project 0008

Here's the next scene I'm working on, the entrance for the three currently included types of recyclable materials. Here the trucks will unload various materials for future processing. Obviously there's still a long way to go with this scene as it stands, especially regarding the main floor/wall textures (or lack thereof).
Other than that, I was planning on including some light bulbs surrounding each of the wooden signs which will illuminate on cue depending on which conveyor belt is in use. We shall return to this scene several times throughout the animation as each material makes its entrance to the recycling plant.

Recycling Project 0007

A tiny update here, of some signs I've made to place over tunnels (which will be the next thing I work on) which sort the recycling into the main 3 groups ready for processing. I'm not sure if you'll actually see the backs of them in the final thing, so I thought I'd peel off a render to show you.

Recycling Project 0006

I've tried to fill out any gaps in the background with some fairly nondescript boxes. Thought I'd share this incredible moment with you all!

Recycling Project 0005

Here is the machine responsible for creating new cans. The rolled steel metal (or sheets in this case) go under the machine, the conveyor will stop, and the machine lowers telescopically at a rapid pace. The metal sheet or panel is then covered by the machine, steam or whatnot escapes from the sides and presto! A new can is formed. I'm still not 100% about the bulls-eye on the floor, but it'll stay for now.

Recycling Project 0003

Just a quick update showing the newest section I'm working on. This is where aluminium cans go to be recycled, and rolled out. Also in this scene will be a machine for turning the newly rolled steel into shiny new cans. Not exactly true to life, but it's just to get the message across. Here is the steel roller itself (with added safety cones!)