Critique & feedback needed - Scene Lighting (UE4)

jaikumar140

Hi everyone! I've been working on re-lighting my previous project to achieve better static lighting that has more visually appealing. This is what I came up with, Would be great if I get some C&C on this one for any improvements, like what can be changed in new lighting or whether old lighting is better with some tweaks. Thanks in advance! 

idli

I personally prefer color grading on the old one, but the one below has softer shadows - which is better, and all props pop out more - are more visible; not a fan of that color grading though, too sad imo, but depends what you're going for.

JamesBrisnehan

I personally like the color pallet of the new version better. To me, it looks more realistic and natural. The yellow fog type of mood in your old version kind of reminds me of a last-gen Fallout game or something. I think the new version's lighting fits the setting better, even though it's a bit melancholy. 

defragger

Also like the new version more. The problem is that the sky does not perfectly match the foreground.
The position and angle of the sun seems different when looking at the clouds. The blue colour of the sky looks more like midday than the afternoon mood in the foreground.

jaikumar140

@idli @JamesBrisnehan @defraggerThanks a lot guys! I really appreciate your feedback. Sorry, unfortunately, I didn't get enough time to visit polycount recently. I also made some more changes with the newer version of the lighting with higher resolution and toning, etc.  Hope it somewhat gives a feel to the environment. 

Shounak

This looks amazing man 

jaikumar140

Thank you Shounak!