Shoot for the Sky - The Ambitious HDR Time-Lapse Skies of Forza Horizon 3

Explore the innovative technique developed by Playground Games for capturing high-resolution 24-hour HDR time-lapse photography and its implementation in Forza Horizon 3's in-game sky. This 2017 GDC session, presented by Jamie Wood, delves into the creation of a custom camera rig, on-location shooting, and the projection of evolving sky captures onto the game's environment. Gain insights into the technical challenges and creative solutions employed to achieve stunning visual fidelity in video game skyscapes.