A few concepts for subway/abandoned train

As you can see in previous posts, one of the scenes I may be attempting throughout this project is train station. Not just any station, but a train or subway station without the presence of people. I want to create an eerie atmosphere by using natural and man made lighting.

The first image was the first idea of an old subway station a bit like the ones in Fallout 3. I used a pen to try and create a scene which could show an example of how and what the layout could look like.

This image is missing the most vital part of the train station which makes it successfull. Within this image you will notice that I have not added a train. It has been my job to experiment trying to find out the best possible way to layout and capture a shot which gives off the right mood. In my opinion, I really like my first presentable attempt. After running through rough sketches I finally presented myself with this idea. Next step is to take it into photoshop and give the the tablet a go. Maybe then I can get some emotional lighting throughout the scene.

The next two images, although train/subway stations are slightly different in comparison to the first. the next two images were more experimenting of ideas, finding out a good angle and object placement.

So as i said before, within this image I try to achieve something a bit more dramatic. I added the bench into the foreground to give me a good perspective, the train and pillars in the middle and the beams and ceilling in the background. What i really wanted to do in this image is create an abandoned, empty train, doors half open, very dark and mysterious. I want most of the lighting to come from the other side of the train coach so it leaves a small patch of lighting that brings your focus onto the empty bench. Obviously I will track back through my reference images looking out for points of interest within the station. I like this idea, the only problem may be the time I have. I'm willing to give it a go, I shoud'nt think it will be that hard, i actually feel excited about it.

So the third and final one of my images for now is another idea using a train but from a different angle. In this image I tried to focus mainly on the train but use the rest of the image to give information on its emptiness.

Although not my favorite piece, with work and better use of space this image might grow on me. We shall see over more development stages throughout the project.