Light Temple

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Prompt:

Light and craft a visually interesting scene given a modeled temple asset, and the theme of grass. Focus only lighting and effects. Below are some of the restrictions:

  • Use unity primitives only

  • Must emulate a chosen mood

  • No external materials

  • Very light scripting only


Project Type: in-game lighting and FX
Collaborators: solo
Date: November 2017
Scope: 2 days

FOV change when near the centerpiece-- creates a moment of awe of discovery

FOV change when near the centerpiece-- creates a moment of awe of discovery

Primitive cylinders to create the canopy, with the use of an animated cookie to create shadow effects

Primitive cylinders to create the canopy, with the use of an animated cookie to create shadow effects

Outside the temple: fog occluding the centerpiece

Outside the temple: fog occluding the centerpiece

Full scene with fog removed

Full scene with fog removed

Goal

I wanted my temple scene to emulate a moment of adventure. This was accomplished by occluding the centerpiece, and revealing it only when the player is close. At that moment, the fog dissipates, the sky is visible, and the player is presented with a wondrous yet calming scene. I managed to capture an important moment found in many other games, solely through lighting and effects.