The making of : Film Noir (colored version)

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This map was made for a contest about Film Noir. I also wanted to create a colored version for my portfolio.

I worked on this map with another mapper named Jlea. The next three images are what

Jlea originally made with brushwork.

His original layout definitely inspired me to create a bioshock type environment.

Here is my reference picture that I put together to help generate ideas.

I used 3ds max to prototype ideas for the wall pieces and lighting fixtures.

I also used Photoshop to temp in some colors on the light fixtures.

Below are some diffuse and normals maps I created, along with a "Proof of Concept" map

which I used to help me nail down the theme of the room.

Once the majority of the art was placed I asked my friend Ilya for some suggestions.

He sent me back a quick paint over which helped to spark ideas for the final image.

After adding all the models I went back and created a special volumetric light model for the fish tank.

Here are the final images of the map in color.

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