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A Study on Unreal Engine Lumen Lighting System for Visual Storytelling in Games

  • Chenghao Wang (Dept. of Multimedia, Graduate School of Digital Image and Contents Dongguk University) ;
  • Jeanhun Chung (Dept. of Multimedia, Graduate School of Digital Image and Contents Dongguk University)
  • Received : 2024.03.16
  • Accepted : 2024.03.28
  • Published : 2024.05.31
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Abstract

Research on the visual narrative impact of Unreal Engine's Lumen lighting system in games aims to delve into how Lumen's lighting technology plays a crucial role in game design and gameplay experience, thereby enhancing the visual storytelling of games. Lumen, Unreal Engine's dynamic global illumination solution, calculates lighting and shadows in real-time during gameplay, creating a more realistic and immersive environment. Analysis indicates that Lumen technology not only provides visually realistic and dynamic lighting effects but also significantly enriches the expressiveness and immersion of the game narrative through its changes in light and shadow.

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