Visual Development

In making Golden Hour, I wanted to highlight the landscapes of America's National Park system. When I'm not working as a 3D artist, I head outside to explore the natural world around me. Sharing images of these environments has since become an important feature of my work.

Of the many national parks I could have chosen, I initially focused on a few with varied landscapes and natural color palettes between them. This then became distilled to one, singular environment for the final film. The North Cascades have been a prominent setting for me growing up, so it seemed fitting that I showcase a space I am so familar with.

Mood has also played an important factor for setting the tone of the film. While the artistic styles of the below reference images may not be the same, I felt they captured an atmosphere and overall feeling which I sought incorporate in the final shots. All works are copyright their respective owners.