Digital lights and shadows contribute significantly to the expressive value of graphics in a game. The lighting-process of a level for a game can take up to a few weeks, because the interactive nature of a game creates very different conditions for lighting compared to other media. Nevertheless, a well-lit environment can considerably improve a games immersive quality, which is crucial for the players "aesthetic experience". In a state of complete immersion that involves concentration and mental undistractedness, a game will evoke the players emotions, which is a very high objective in game...
Digital lights and shadows contribute significantly to the expressive value of graphics in a game. The lighting-process of a level for a game can take...