Dalziel Terrace

THE BRIEF

The client asked us to create imagery for their new exterior garden terrace. We wanted to adopt a warm interior feel when designing the lighting and adapt it to an outdoor social environment that customers saw as an extension of the clients existing interior space.

THE SOLUTION

Still Image Creation.

After consulting with the client, we decided that still CG imagery would best suit their needs in the time available. Next was to establish what time of day we’d set for the illustration. A bright midday sun is more usual, but we wanted to convey more of an evening feel to reflect a relaxed and more mature atmosphere. To achieve warm evening lighting we used a photograph of a sunset to act as a light source to subtly illuminate the scene generally with reds and purples.

This gives a wonderfully soft and atmospheric effect without harsh shadows, fitting the time of day. Details on the tables were picked up with warm point lights located where we thought appropriate.

THE RESULTS

We like to think this computer generated still image has achieved that warmth and cosy feel. Soft general lighting and detail spotlights make a very effective pipeline when creating atmospheric, welcoming hospitality areas.