Episode notes
What if lighting could tell stories, guide players, and even reflect your deepest experiences?
In this episode, we talk with Maria Yue a Principal Lighting Artist, BAFTA member, and creative force behind the lighting in games like Far Cry 4, Gears 5, and many more.
Maria’s journey started in photography and stage design, far from the world of games. But when she saw "lighting artist" in the credits of Mirror's Edge, everything clicked. Since then, she’s been shaping emotional, immersive environments in AAA games across China, the UK, the US, and Germany.
Links mentioned in the podcast:
Maria's Website: https://mariayue.com/
Maria's Blog:
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