[UE4] Ancient Cave

Adel0n

Hello, Polycount!

Have some free time, so decided to start my new project in Unreal Engine.

According to the idea, it will be an ancient cave(сhoose a better name later, will be grateful for the options), in which there is a tomb/altar or something ancient and mystical, haven't decided yet what exactly. I plan to break it into three mini-projects - the cave itself, the room behind the door, and the entrance to the cave in the ruins of the castle, similar to UE4 Elemental Demo. 
Over the weekend, made a rough blockout for part one. So, before I start to detail this scene, I would be glad to know what you think, and your comments and critics about overall composition, atmosphere and proportions so far.

And my refs:

Thank you!

Ashervisalis

Looking forward to it!

johnperkins899

Looks great! Reminds me of Skyrim's dungeons

johnperkins899

Looks great! Reminds me of Skyrim's dungeons

ChristenLA

Looking great! It's difficult to tell at this stage, but if the hallway behind the arch is your focal point, you may want to consider a stronger light behind there. Looking forward to seeing more.

shabba

Do you know what that image is from on the bottom right hand corner of your inspiration sheet?

Adel0n

@Ashervisalis @johnperkins899 Thanks, guys!
@ChristenLAl Thank you! Yeah, I want to make the arch my main focal point.
@shabba I found it here https://www.artstation.com/artwork/yZqK3

Small progress so far, made a first version of the cave wall.  

Adel0n

Another sculpt for my cave environment. Maybe I'll do one more version, if the repetition will be too obvious

Adel0n

And that how my rocks look in the scene right now, baked on low poly with base grey material.
I think, crystals sculpt, texturing and shaders will be next.

Adel0n

Sculpted crystals for my environment, and made first version of shader


And that how the cave looks so far, changed camera position a bit for better composition, will be glad to hear what you think

ChristenLA

Loving the sculpted rock so far, along with the camera change. The crystals are looking a bit too flat and depthless, though (it's a tricky shader to get right). They may need a higher level of subsurface scattering, along with a lower roughness and more roughness variation. You may also want to experiment with crystal models that aren't all in rose-shaped clumps. Singles, doubles, or 4-5 together. You could even use parts of the models you currently have.
The geometry behind the doorway is further taking away from the door as a focal point though and is adding perhaps a bit too much complexity? Currently the focal point is fighting between the area left of the stairs and the doorway and I'm not sure if that is intentional.