Modular Set Exercise

This project was created as part of an exercise I designed for a class I intended to teach. While production commitments prevented me from running the course, I completed the piece as a demonstration of the workflow, expectations, and final output.
The focus of the exercise was to build a portfolio-ready environment using a modular approach, emphasizing asset reusability, composition, and scene assembly. The process centered on breaking down a concept into flexible building pieces and understanding how those elements can be arranged to support strong visual composition.
As part of the workflow, the scene was regularly evaluated in black and white to assess value structure, readability, and overall balance. This ensured the composition held up independently of color. Color was then used deliberately to support the image, not distract from it.
The project also explores shot development, comparing two hero shots with near-identical value structures to evaluate what should remain subtle and what should be pushed to improve clarity and visual impact.
The building was loosely inspired by concept work from Michael Yoshimura, used as a foundation for studying modular breakdown and visual design.