[UE4] Astronomer's Ambition

xx1ahydra1xx

Update: Finalized the environment. Here is the link: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8eBZox



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Hi everyone! I am finalizing this environment I did for CGMA's modular environment course.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Ashervisalis

I like it! You got me wondering what the floor area is like below the platform? One critique is how bright that one single candle is. It's also illuminating the left side of the desk a lot, and the balance of lighting on the right side is a little dark.

xx1ahydra1xx

Nice catch. I will work on that.

polypassion

I would've liked to see more color variation in the environment, as right now it's almost sepia. At night, astronomer would be working in almost complete darkness because any extra light will get in a way of star gazing. So maybe it would be better to fill the room with moonlight instead. The combination of cool moonlight with accents of warm candle lights could be wonderful. Overall a competent job!

Ashervisalis

@polypassion I dunno man, I kinda like the monochrome style here, I think it really suits it.

xx1ahydra1xx

Thanks polypassion, I will experiment with the lighting. I will probably create several lighting variations and post them here later on to see which ones are better.

teodar23

About the lighting setup, i think it works, but it needs more bounce light from the main source (moon)

xx1ahydra1xx

Thanks for your input teodar23, I will try to create various warm and cool lighting setups.

xx1ahydra1xx

I updated some assets and improved the lighting based on feedback I received here and from other sources. I decided to just focus on a single lighting setup that focuses on higher contrast, cooler tones instead of working on multiple. This is just a preview build so please ignore the lighting artifacts. Any feedback is appreciated.

teodar23

Much better but i think the AO is a bit too strong.
Also, the bookshelves are kinda repetitive and would benefit from something to break that. Like that ladder to be of a different material.

xx1ahydra1xx

Thanks teodar, will do.

xx1ahydra1xx

Hi everyone! Just want to post an update that I finalized this environment.

Here is the link: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8eBZox

TheMadNomad

Well i'm too amateur to give an opinion about something  but overall i like the mood ,and keep pushing the limits dude . Best of luck!