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1. Great examples of lighting

   

   Topic by PaK · Oct 2016 · Home› General Discussion

   Hello Polycounters, I haven't posted for a very long time, but I finally have a question (that I can't find answers for) that needs your attention and expertise :) I'm going to take on some lighting workflow responsibilities for the first time since 2005 and lighting tech has changed significantly since then, so much so…

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   Reply by Add3r · Oct 2016 · Home› General Discussion

   Great examples of exterior lighting for games: - Battlefield 1, they did an amazing job creating very moody, stylized, epic feeling environments the moment you set foot into a level. - Halo 4 and 5, both great skyboxes and examples of extraterrestrial landscapes with stylized, yet believable lighting. - Destiny, some of…

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   Reply by audi100 · Jan 2017 · Home› General Discussion

   hi Pak, Not game related but don't think it does matter ;) . First thing when it comes to great lighting in movies ridley scotts work is on top of my list. If you have the time watch his movies, there is plenty of great shots. Some examples -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFPMLBlBq5Y

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   Reply by PixelMasher · Oct 2016 · Home› General Discussion

   the last of us and uncharted 4 both had fantastic lighting, both conveying different moods and themes/vibe. For more photo real lighting...look at star wars battlefront. fantastic lighting that is based on real life reference of the film locations. some great exterior lighting on the endor levels especially. for more…

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   Reply by Fuiosg · Oct 2016 · Home› General Discussion

   The Witness is a clinic on good visual design, but they took the added step of hiring an architect, so despite being on a small island all the locales feel very distinct and grounded. It's worth a look. Also, here's some great sources for inspiration: neogaf screenshot thread http://deadendthrills.com

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   Reply by PaK · Oct 2016 · Home› General Discussion

   Thanks everyone! This is more than enough to get me started.

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   Reply by Jaston3D · Oct 2016 · Home› General Discussion

   Dont think I could ever link this enough. https://www.artstation.com/artist/booncotter

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   Reply by o2car · Jan 2017 · Home› General Discussion

   The Order 1886

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   Reply by Chimp · Oct 2016 · Home› General Discussion

   got there before me!

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    Reply by RN · Oct 2016 · Home› General Discussion

    Inside (Playdead, 2016) has some interesting uses of low-key lighting. There's this article on the visuals: http://www.gdcvault.com/play/1023002/Low-Complexity-High-Fidelity-INSIDE