Cinematic Lighting and Color

Lighting and color play an important role in cinematics. These elements set the mood and evoke emotions. The type of lighting you use can either add sharp or soft highlights to props and characters. Dim lighting can cover terrain, props and characters in shadow, creating a feeling of uncertainty.

Color adds style and can be used to define a game genre. Color is also called temperature. The use of color supports lighting by adding visual interest to the scene.

Lighting

There are three types of lighting in video games that assist in storytelling:

• Atmospheric Lighting
• Three Point Lighting
• Expressionist Lighting

To explore lighting examples types first-hand, check out:

• Lighting Starter Island Template - Teaches you how to create mood lighting for indoors and outdoors
• Day Sequence Island Template - Teaches you how to create realistic environments.