Modular Cave - Relight (UE5, Lumen)
This is a Nanite/Lumen relight of the Hivemind Modular Cave scene with some minor set dressing adjustments that I completed during a Lighting Art Bootcamp at Vertex School. I plan to return later for a final polishing pass and a real-time video walkthrough.
For this project, I wanted to keep the lighting simple but purposeful. My goal was to create an atmosphere that felt ancient, mystical, and slightly oppressive, while still encouraging exploration.
I imagined this area as a space in gameplay where the danger is low but exploration is rewarded, allowing players to absorb the environment and atmosphere.
To support this feeling, I relied heavily on volumetric fog as a primary lighting component and intentionally kept the overall number of lights limited. This approach helps maintain the mood while also supporting better in-game performance.
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Original Scene
https://www.fab.com/listings/59d4daf0-4424-4ad0-a4b5-47e95ff840aa
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Mentorship
My mentor for this project was Maria Yue.
You can find her work here:
https://www.artstation.com/xiaowantou
Thank you, Maria!
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A special thanks as well to Carl Shedd for providing additional feedback during the project.