Choosing a setting - Japan

Using images from numerous sites, I have designed the final of my three mood boards in order to narrow down my decision for the location of my 3D environment.

• Why this country?

Initially, I selected this country because I love the design of Japanese homes as they have not significantly changed over time; slide-doors, rice fields and triangular roofs with rectangular bases. This maybe different in city environments, however the adaptation to modern designs seems to be slower in the lesser populated areas.

• Are there any examples of horror in media that influenced this decision?   

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) helped influence this decision;  ruined cities, darkened streets, occupied only by the undead - this film truly sets the scene for the 'what-if' scenario of a zombie apocalypse in Japan. This is only a minor part of the film but it effectively creates an effective horror atmosphere from a design perspective

• Is there anything unique to this setting in terms of lighting, shadows and colour?

 The night-life in Japan is full of brightly coloured neon-lighting and colourful advertisements. I love working with props and creating lighting effects such as this. Selecting this location would allow me to experiment with lighting and colour selections to promote a more effective and realistic atmosphere for my 3D environment.

• Are there any technical issues that can generate for this choice of setting? 

The same problem with the choice of Japan is similar to that of Switzerland and Brazil - I have no experience in forming or organic-based surfaces or props.