Lighting
Explored various atmospheric lighting settings, including misty environments, dramatic skies, and subtle illumination, to set the tone for the scene's mood and ambiance.
layout
My layout exploration was inspired by the stylized suburbia found in movies like Edward Scissorhands and The Truman Show, where meticulously uniform neighborhoods create a surreal, almost controlled atmosphere. The soft color palette and lighting echo animated aesthetics seen in The Incredibles, adding an artistic, story-driven layer to the scene design.
Framing
My inspiration was drawn from scenes that use symmetry and natural framing to contrast tranquility with underlying tension. The first image, with its linear perspective and reflective water, creates a calm atmosphere that could be disrupted, while the circular framing in the second image suggests harmony—a stark contrast to the chaos of destruction I plan to depict in my scene. This balance of order and turmoil will heighten the emotional impact.
Terrain
Terrain was inspired by mossy and rugged floors which give a sense of destruction and nature prevailing.
