John Liou

Nightscape (Sept 2021 - Jan 2023)

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Projects

 

Architectural Visualization:

 

Nightscape Nashville headquarters project

Programmed Features:

  • Walk-able environment: separate controls for pc and mobile.

  • Interactable changing zones, switch between a retail space or a dining zone.

  • Teleport to any notable location on the map.

  • Selectable weather.

  • Adjustable time of day.

  • API data driven time of day and weather settings to match the current weather in Nashville.

  • Advertisements selectable from a remote server.

  • Added pixel streaming functionality.

  • Mute and sound control functionalities.

  • Toggleable metahuman display.

Additional contributions:

  • Optimized Unreal Engine project to run smoothly at higher framerates on lower spec computers as well as venue hardware.

  • Implemented functional user interface systems to client requirements.

 

HOTEL previz project

Programmed Features:

  • Walk-able environment: separate controls for pc and mobile.

  • Teleport to any notable location on the map.

  • Selectable weather.

  • Adjustable time of day.

  • API data driven time of day and weather settings.

  • Measurable distance selection.

Additional contributions:

  • Implemented Dolby Surround sound.

  • Optimized Unreal Engine project to run smoothly at higher framerates on lower spec computers as well as venue hardware.

  • Implemented functional user interface systems to client requirements.

 
 

Performance Exhibitions

 
 

NFC Championships 2022

  • SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles, CA)

  • Project displayed on LED Stage and Screens


Lays x Coachella 2022: Lay’s fresh 4d Experience

  • Lay’s chip life cycle: multi-sensory, projection-mapped dining experience.

  • Visuals and soundtrack inspired by Pop, EDM, and Hip Hop.

  • 20 minute experience, delivered in five weeks.


 

Virtual Immersive Experiences

 
 

rainy Valley

Rainy Forest

waterfall basin

active volcano

Personal work

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Mist Forest

 

Spaceship interior Project

 

Engine Room

Cockpit

Captain’s Room