Building a Dark, Fantasy City

In this project, I created a dark, fantasy-inspired city. The main character arrives by bus to this rainy, gloomy place, where the streets feel empty and cold. I want to give the audience a sense of isolation and heaviness. This city feels both real and dreamlike, like it’s a surreal space that reflects the main character’s inner world.

In this fantasy world, I added a giant keyboard and screen on purpose. These oversized objects aren’t random; they symbolize the influence of technology on life and add a surreal feeling to the scene. This design choice makes the city feel familiar yet strange, like the main character could be in a dream or a virtual world.

The design of Bus stop

In the main character’s journey, the bus stop represents a short moment of pause, like a place where he can take a breath while searching for hope and direction in this dark world.

The bus stop has a cool, gray tone that matches the gloomy city style, but I added subtle lighting to give it a touch of warmth. In the constant rain, the bus stop is the only shelter, symbolizing a fragile but important place of safety. The never-ending rain brings a sense of pressure, making the brief shelter at the bus stop feel even more valuable.

Next to the bus stop, I added some old items that match the city’s worn-out style, like an old bicycle, a broken advertising board, and damaged trash cans. These details make the bus stop look a bit rundown, representing the decay and loneliness of the city. The bus sign shows blurred, dreamlike routes, hinting at the uncertainty and mystery of this world.

Creation Process: Techniques for the Rainy Atmosphere

To create the rainy atmosphere, I set up a dynamic weather system that makes rain fall and reflect across the scene. The ground looks wet and slippery, and I carefully adjusted the lighting to highlight the gloomy, rainy weather. The goal is to make the audience feel like they’re really in this constantly wet, dark city, making the atmosphere more immersive.

Character in the Scene

In this gray city, the main character wears a bright yellow raincoat, making him stand out. Yellow is the only bright color in the scene, symbolizing hope and warmth, and it reflects the character’s inner strength. This strong contrast draws the audience’s attention to the character and uses color to show a positive feeling, suggesting that he is holding onto himself in this heavy, oppressive world.