Inspiration: Inspired by the iconic corridor scene from the movie "The Shining," my goal was to craft a horror atmosphere that melds elements from both Western and Eastern horror traditions. While the props and environmental art primarily draw upon Western horror motifs, I sought to imbue the scene with the distinctive lighting and ambient atmosphere characteristic of Eastern horror, creating a unique blend that enriches the project's thematic depth.

Texture Acquisition: Some of the textures I used in this project were free textures downloaded from Quixel Bridge for an efficient and exquisite presentation.

Shader Customization: All the materials were enhanced using custom shader nodes. The wallpaper, for instance, was applied with three layers of materials including the basic wallpaper motifs, a layer for the flaked paint effect, and a layer for the mold effect. In addition, a combination of noise texture and color ramp nodes were also integrated into these shader nodes to achieve a naturally decaying look.

Small Props: In crafting the simpler horror-themed props, including the alarm bell, button panel, exit sign, and light bulb, I focused on minimizing computational demands. This was achieved by employing basic polygon shapes paired with monochromatic textures, ensuring these elements contribute to the atmosphere without overly taxing system resources.

Weather VFX: To further intensify the horror atmosphere of the scene, I decided to add a lightning effect. I first positioned an emissive light panel above the far side window, casting a subtle and broad illumination. Following this, I incorporated a simple background terrain and a volumetric cube, to serve as the backdrop for the lightning strikes. Then I added a spotlight outside the window to simulate the sudden brightness change associated with lightning. The spotlight and panel will be later animated to simulate the dynamic lightning effect.