Behind The Scenes: Halfling Tavern
Added 2025-04-22 18:00:15 +0000 UTCHi everyone!
Here’s a behind the scenes look at how last week's Halfling Tavern scene came to life—watch it grow from a simple sketch into a warm, bustling little hideaway.
Because I was working with a map maker on this one, I always want to keep it as accurate as possible to the map, so I start with a basic 3D model first to match the map:
And then, I start collecting reference photos:
Using the 3D render to set up perspective, I then work on basic lighting, and colours.
Details on environment come into play with the fire place, back room, as well as adding in the curtain in the front corner for better POV immersion.
Beginning details on front tables, adding candles to the table as well as rug underneath.
Paint, paint, paint. Fleshing out the wood detailing of the stools, table, and barrels. I'm using the reference here, and just experience, to get the details and textures right.
This is where I start listening to music or podcasts and just paint for hours. Shadowing of the wooden roof panels begins as well as adding the wall art in the back of the room alongside adding texture to the walls. Almost done!
Time to add some tavern regulars and final details, and then we're ready for animation!
I use a compositing and animation program called Nuke. I add the fire, candles, glow, people, curtains animation, and air particles.
I hope you enjoyed watching it take shape!
Let me know what you think, or where you’d sit if you found yourself in this tavern?
Comments
Awesome to see the process !
Eudes Grange
2025-06-11 17:27:58 +0000 UTCLove bts process stuff, its always really cool to see how someone approaches scenes like this!
Archi
2025-05-01 01:53:42 +0000 UTCLoving the BTS! Shows how much hard work goes into it, and it's cool you included your inspiration / reference photos ^_^
Vicarious Ventures
2025-04-24 20:43:10 +0000 UTCVery cool
Gregg Haeberle
2025-04-24 15:15:30 +0000 UTC
