[UE4] Ancient Cave

Adel0n · Jan 2018

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.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/hg/fwjdcuzt69lf.jpg

And my refs:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/oh/5npjxxy8ma6r.jpg

Thank you!

Ashervisalis · Jan 2018

Looking forward to it!

johnperkins899 · Jan 2018

Looks great! Reminds me of Skyrim's dungeons

johnperkins899 · Jan 2018

Looks great! Reminds me of Skyrim's dungeons

ChristenLA · Jan 2018

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 · Jan 2018

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

Adel0n · Jan 2018

@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.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/tk/hh8wlbhz06tq.jpg

Adel0n · Feb 2018

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

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/wa/jg877b0lect1.jpg

Adel0n · Feb 2018

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.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/sb/j158rv6wq6zw.jpg

Adel0n · Feb 2018

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

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/sv/pm0xsoygcsf5.jpg

ChristenLA · Feb 2018

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.

[UE4] Ancient Cave

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