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Research

Lighting 

Detailed Lighting | Lighting only Breakdowns

The Quiet Hearth is a stylized interior environment focused on warm lighting, atmosphere, and intimate environmental storytelling. Inspired by cozy countryside homes and sunlit domestic spaces, the project explores how natural light, soft materials, and carefully arranged props can create a space that feels peaceful, lived in, and inviting.

 

For this project, I focused on composition, lighting, material creation, prop placement, and environmental detail to establish a strong sense of warmth and visual cohesion throughout the scene. Special attention was given to light direction, color harmony, and subtle set dressing to guide the viewer’s eye and enhance the comforting atmosphere of the environment.

Software Used:

  • Unreal Engine 5

  • Maya

  • Substance Painter

  • Photoshop

Final Render | UE5

Beauty Shots | Composition Exploration

Final environment renders created in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on atmosphere, composition, and lighting direction.

3D Assets

Modeled & UV'd in Maya | Textured in Substance Painter

Sunlitdiningroomfinal.mov

 A selection of custom assets modeled and textured for the scene, including modular architecture, props, and material studies.

Lighting exploration and mood development used to establish the scene’s atmosphere and visual storytelling

Visual research and inspiration references used to guide the environment’s style, color palette, and overall atmosphere.

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The Quiet Hearth | 3D Semi-Stylized Environment | UE5

October 2025-December 2025

Want to Explore more?

Contact me @Ostojichkayani@gmail.com

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