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Shadowhollow: Relight Project

I'm excited to share my relight of the Dark Ruins Megascans Sample project! While the original scene comes from the brilliant creators at Quixel, I made a few subtle adjustments to the lighting and atmosphere to enhance the storytelling and study cinematic lighting techniques. The project is now titled Shadowhollow.



About the Project

This relight was a deep dive into creating a moody, immersive environment that evokes fear and curiosity. The scene features a mysterious cave illuminated by faint, eerie light, with the presence of a decayed warrior adding a sense of narrative tension. My primary focus was on:

Crafting dramatic lighting to emphasize the mystery of the scene.

Utilizing volumetric effects to create depth and atmosphere.

Exploring how cinematic tools can heighten immersion.



My Workflow

Unreal Engine 5: I used UE5 as the core tool for relighting and designing the scene, leveraging Lumen for real-time global illumination and reflections.

Fog and Atmosphere: I incorporated several tools to build a layered, immersive atmosphere:

UltraVolumetrics for dynamic volumetric lighting.

Screen Space Fog and Easy Fog to add subtle depth and haze.

Cinematic Effects:

With Cinemotion, I added handheld camera movements to replicate the feeling of a terrified explorer.

Post-Processing: After exporting, I refined the visuals using DaVinci Resolve, adding color grading and final cinematic touches.



Learning and Goals

This project was a fantastic opportunity to:

Experiment with cinematic lighting in dark, atmospheric settings.

Enhance storytelling using volumetrics and fog.

Learn how camera dynamics contribute to immersion.



Resources Used

Here are the tools that helped bring Shadowhollow to life:

UltraVolumetrics : https://www.fab.com/listings/edddcd05...

Cinemotion : https://www.fab.com/listings/d89b9ce8...

Screen Space Fog : https://www.fab.com/listings/a670ac7b...

Easy Fog : https://www.fab.com/listings/0a1c0c21...



Hashtags

#UnrealEngine #Quixel #Megascans #Shadowhollow #CinematicLighting #Relight #3DArt #EnvironmentArt #LightingStudy #UltraVolumetrics #Cinemotion #EasyFog #ScreenSpaceFog #DaVinciResolve #GameArt



I’d love to hear your thoughts on this project! Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome. 😊