Design, CG: David Ter-Sarkisov
3D Models: Statens Museum for Kunst
Year: 2022
3D Models: Statens Museum for Kunst
Year: 2022
Tools: Cinema 4D (Scene Setup) · Redshift (Rendering) · After Effects (Compositing) · Photoshop (Concept Development)
Lighting is one of the most powerful tools in design: it determines mood, highlights detail, and transforms perception. A single adjustment can turn a still figure into something dramatic, ethereal, or monumental. Whether static or in motion, effective lighting doesn’t just reveal form — it creates meaning.
This project explores how light interacts with sculptural 3D forms, emphasizing the way illumination can redefine texture, volume, and presence. By carefully shaping light, these digital statues shift from static objects into dynamic visual experiences—alive with shadow, depth, and glow.
Equally important is the choice of camera angle. The right perspective can elevate a model from a neutral representation to a striking, memorable image, revealing its strongest silhouette and guiding the viewer’s eye to essential details.
Together, light and camera framing are what truly bring digital forms to life—turning raw geometry into compelling visual statements.
