Research and Tests: Wizard Sequence

On Monday I filmed in the green screen studio some footage which I am using for a test for my wizard sequence. Currently I am working on using particles in Maya and After Effects to produce a specific spell effect. I'm modelling it on a couple of videos I have seen, but I am not quite there yet in terms of style.

I'm also working on a flying shot. If I can get these to work, they will be great shots which I can produce a matte painting for.