Boardwalk Empire is an acclaimed American television series set in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era. The pilot for the series was the most expensive ever produced and was directed by Martin Scorcese.

Brainstorm Digital have released a showreel of befores and afters of the digital effects they used to bring the Prohibition era city to real life. Amazing what can be achieved with blue screens.

Love the boat scene.

Boardwalk Empire VFX Breakdowns of Season 1 from Brainstorm Digital on Vimeo.