UE4 Scifi Environment

JorgeBarros

Hey everyone,

I'm teaming up with two friends of mine (Pedro Miranda [2D Concept Artist] and Filipe Igreja [3D Artist]) to do a scifi environment in Unreal 4. Filipe and I want to learn how to work with Unreal, since it seems to be a big plus when applying for a job as a 3D Environment/Prop Artist, so we thought we'd build something that hopefully will look good in our portfolios, and let us learn and have fun in the mean time!

We're open to C&C, and will appreciate it a lot, as we definitely aim to create something everyone will enjoy!

So, these are the concepts that Pedro made for us:





It's a very little scene at the moment, but if everything goes well, we'll probably add a few more divisions to it.

We have already built a mock up scene in Unreal, we'll share some images soon!

Thanks for watching!

WarrenM

I like the red accent color, cool choice.

Leinad

JorgeBarros wrote: »

We're open to C&C, and will appreciate it a lot, but please be kind and take it easy on us, as we are kind of noobs at Unreal!

I don't think asking for filtered feedback is the way to go. I personally wouldn't want anyone holding back when giving feedback just because my feelings might get hurt.

Onto the concept art. I think overall the first image is a good start. Perhaps a bit simple given the skill level and the amount of people in your current team. I would consider adding a more intricate design to the door and the machine with the screen to make it more challenging. I do enjoy the overall composition and color in the first image, keep up the good work!

JorgeBarros

Thank you, WarrenM and Leinad, for the feedback.

I completely agree with you, Leinad, and will edit the post accordingly

Meanwhile, here's some more work by Pedro on the modules:

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JorgeBarros

Here's the first version of the mock up

Some modules are already being modeled, updates will come soon

JorgeBarros

Some high poly modeling work on the doors

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Testing some modules in Unreal

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A few floor modules put together, floor, ceiling and balcony, with exposed pipes, glass railing and stuff

levk

Jorge, how did you approach panel trims in 05_door_03.jpg? Could you show some wireframe?

Thanks ....

JorgeBarros

levk, those are extrusions. I can show you some wires, of course, although I do not fully understand your doubt..? : )

levk

when i do hard surface modeling, circular shapes are always painful for me. I just wondered how you made those edge loops for that door. I got my answer with that wireframe.

Sorry for my bad english.

Thanks.

JorgeBarros

Haha yeah, circular shapes can get a little bit tricky sometimes Glad I could help!

Meanwhile, here are some printscreens from Unreal 4, with my modules in the scene. Filipe is still working on the walls, so the scene still looks too empty without them.

JorgeBarros

Here goes an update of our corridor with some crappy lightmaps over the high poly modules (just for the sake of getting the rough idea of the environment

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Updating to show the computers in the control room

Trixx

I really like the computer control panels. It feels like you balanced the detail and simplicity pefectly. Some sci fi artists will "over fill" control panels, and it just looks noisy and not very ergonomic. This looks like a feasible work space. Great job! Can't wait to see it finished.

Tobbo

Cool project! One thing that would really help is if you tried to break up your silhouette on your geometry more. The details are there but the silhouette and geometry is consistently flat on every piece.

They also seem to have the same amount of depth. If you could give more depth variety that would help too.

I realize the concept is like this as well. But that would be one thing I would try and push and emphasize more than the concept indicates.