Lighting

Lighting is the most important part of the staging process. I have a strong background in physical lighting for production, using lights to direct attention and work with what's happening on a stage. The same concepts apply in the 3d world. Lighting uses intensity, color, and placement to create a feeling in a scene. In my scene, I've dimmed my HDR image to make it look like dusk, and heightened some of my lights, including the flame in the burner. I've supplemented the visible light with several warm-colored invisible lights around the scene, focusing soft illumination on areas that are too dark. This makes the scene feel more inviting and dramatic.