The Last of Us Part I - Bill's Town Escape Cinematic Lighting

This is a selection of shots where Ellie drove Bill's truck away from danger.
I am the Cinematic Lighting Artist for this real-time cutscene.
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Initially, this was set to be an in-game session, but we decided to enhance it significantly and transform it into a cutscene. I must highlight how consistently impressed I was by the exceptional work from the teams handling environment, FX, character, animation, vehicle, camera, and level lighting. Their combined efforts resulted in a cohesive final product that allowed me greater flexibility with the lighting.

The scene is timed just before sunset, adding to the moody ambiance. To ensure a seamless transition from the gameplay to the last shot of the cutscene, I manually adjusted the sunlight and atmospheric settings. This adjustment makes the distant fog appear tonally distinct in the final moments.
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Level Lighting by Scott Greenway & Joey Lenz
Environment Art by Eric Foos & Josh Williams
FX by Kirsten England
Animation by Sabrina Phillips & Eric Baldwin
Layout by Zachary Morawiec