I already have all the models I need, so this week I will build the layout and create a basic light set for this scene.
Firstly I drag a normal basic human model which from the Maya content browser into the scene as a size reference system, so that I could confirm which size is the most suitable for the character. Next I creat a plane as the ground horizon, and add 2 box as the station platform. Then add another box to represent the train and put it between the two platform.
Next step is create the building distributed on both sides of the station platform it could be some shops or waiting room. And I also wanna to make some power poles and grids on the top of the rail. As my observation there are many stations that are equipped with similar facilities, perhaps antennas or signal lights and so on. Besides it could bring more tension to the picture of the train entering the station.
I particularly like the misty weather at night, this is my deepest impression of the British weather. So I firstly turn on the volume in Arnold, and add some area lights to brighten from the back of the scene to the character and imitate the natural light. And I also make the color temperature more cold cause it’s deep night. Then add another area light in the opposite direction to imitate the humanmade light source from the station. And I set the color temperature more warm close to orange and yellow. I wanna this light is the main light so that I could have a bright warm color in the front and cold color from the back it would have a very good effect of contrast between warm and cold colors. Furthermore I turn off the volume of main light, cause it will bring more depth like the train break through the fog to the train station.