Apartment 12

The challenge of this project was to deliver a high-end, cinematic interior visualization using a real-time pipeline, with the entire scene modeled and built in 3ds Max before being integrated into Unreal Engine for lighting, real-time rendering, and final presentation. The project covered the full production cycle, including environment modeling, clean UV layout, texturing, lighting setup, and real time integration, followed by camera animation and final compositing in After Effects.

From a 3D Lead perspective, the core complexity lay in maintaining visual consistency and technical robustness across the transition from a traditional DCC workflow in 3ds Max to a real-time environment in Unreal Engine. This required careful control over scale, topology, UV efficiency, and physically accurate materials to ensure predictable shading and lighting behavior once inside the engine.

Special attention was given to lighting balance, reflections, material response, and spatial proportions to achieve a realistic and cinematic interior atmosphere while respecting real-time performance constraints. Once inside Unreal Engine, the focus shifted toward cinematic camera work framing, motion, and shot continuity using real-time tools to enhance depth, mood, and storytelling.

The final stage involved compositing and subtle post-production in After Effects, refining color balance, contrast, and overall visual cohesion. The objective was not only to execute the project technically, but to fully own the visual pipeline delivering a polished, production level result that bridges 3ds Max craftsmanship, real-time rendering, and cinematic presentation.