Opinions on Lighting

Port-Seven

I've been steadily trying to wrap up this small scene in Marmoset. I still have a few textures/errors to fix but at the same time wanted to get some opinions on how to push and improve the lighting. More contrast? 

Port-Seven

So the bakes have been updated finally and I think I've managed to make the lighting a bit more interesting. Just a few more texture polishes and trying to improve the composition as well.



Here is the concept by the way, https://www.artstation.com/artwork/YaKgYP

Port-Seven

I just wanted to officially follow up on this old thread and say that I finally finished this:



 With more renders and even a bit of animation on my ArtStation:

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/RYBOmW

Lucas Annunziata

Hey @Port-Seven

I think this asset is looking pretty good but your presentation could be better, especially the first image. If you create a more dramatic lighting setup that turns the forms more it will help get a bit more depth to the composition. Right now things are feeling a bit flat because of the lack of strong lighting. 

I think its easier to see in this grayscale version. Maybe try a 3 point lighting setup for these?

Port-Seven

Thanks for the thought. I do see what you mean when you say it comes across as a bit flat. I'll play with the contrast in black and white and see if I can pull out/highlight the shapes of the weapons a bit more.