CptPusheen Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) Ultimate Graphics Tweak_____________________________________________________ Important:Test version of tweak compatible with patch 1.0.6.0 is available. Tell me how it works. Get it HERE Presentation in HD What is this? __________________________________________________ Ultimate Graphics Tweak is a little modification which allow you to enable improved post processing effects like Motion Blur and Depth Of Field. It also smoothens dotted shadows and jaggy edges while keeping whole game sharp and clean. As a result game feels like a movie, and is visibly smoother even at low frame rates (15-25FPS). NOTE: To improve your gaming experience even more I recommend GTA4 Enviroment mod by kriller2 as a great addition to this tweak. You have a choice __________________________________________________ To satisfy all of you I divided Ultimate Graphics Tweak into all possible combinations of particular effects so you can enjoy only those you really like. Just look at the table below and decide which tweak suits you best. If you want to check more than one option just install one of those tweaks and then overwrite files from another one, it's safe. Depth Of Field Motion Blur Smooth Shadows Download Screenshot: Driving Screenshot: Landscape Screenshot: Shadows YES YES YES Tweak 1 YES YES NO Tweak 2 YES NO YES Tweak 3 YES NO NO Tweak 4 NO YES YES Tweak 5 NO YES NO Tweak 6 [.IMG]http://media.gtanet.com/gtagarage/files/thumb_11002.jpg[/img] [.IMG]http://media.gtanet.com/gtagarage/files/thumb_11003.jpg[/img] [.IMG]http://media.gtanet.com/gtagarage/files/thumb_11004.jpg[/img] NO NO YES Tweak 7 [.IMG]http://media.gtanet.com/gtagarage/files/thumb_11005.jpg[/img] [.IMG]http://media.gtanet.com/gtagarage/files/thumb_11006.jpg[/img] [.IMG]http://media.gtanet.com/gtagarage/files/thumb_11007.jpg[/img] Installation __________________________________________________ Instruction for patch 1.0.0.0 and 1.0.1.0 users: 1. Unpack chosen archive wherever you want 2. Run MagicIV (included in archive) 3. Click on "validate Files" 4. After validation click "Apply patch" button 5. Go to ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Data\ and rename visualsettings.dat as visualsettings.OLD.dat 6. Copy visualsettings.dat from unpacked archive to ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Data\ 7. There is a rage_postfx.fxc file in following folders: ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_atidx10 ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_low_ati ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_nv6 ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_nv7 ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_nv8 ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30 Rename this file in every folder to rage_postfx.OLD.fxc then copy file rage_postfx.fxc from unpacked archive to each of these folders 8. Click "Verify" button and after successful verification close MagicIV 9. Play the game (set "definition" to off in graphics options or just press "p" while in game) NOTE: Keep MagicIV app somewhere on your disk because it's neccesary if you want to come back to original game settings Uninstallation: If you want to go back to original settings run MagicIV and click on "Recover", then just delete each of the new files you copied from the unpacked archive, and remove the ".OLD." extension from each of the backups you made. Instruction for patch 1.0.2.0 - 1.0.4.0 SINGLEPLAYER users: 1. Unpack chosen archive wherever you want 2. Go to ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Data\ and rename visualsettings.dat as visualsettings.OLD.dat 3. Copy visualsettings.dat from unpacked archive to ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Data\ 4. There is a rage_postfx.fxc file in following folders: ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_atidx10 ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_low_ati ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_nv6 ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_nv7 ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30_nv8 ..\Grand Theft Auto IV\Common\Shaders\win32_30 Rename this file in every folder to rage_postfx.OLD.fxc then copy file rage_postfx.fxc from unpacked archive to each of these folders 5. Play the game (set "definition" to off in graphics options or just press "p" while in game) Uninstallation: If you want to go back to original settings just delete each of the new files you copied from the unpacked archive, and remove the ".OLD." extension from each of the backups you made. Notes for patch 1.0.4.0 MULTIPLAYER users: If you want to go multiplayer with this mod applied you need an ASI loader and MP File Check Fix by Alexander Blade. ASI loader: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=380830 MP File Check Fix: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=406198 Instructions, download and support available in this threads. Credits__________________________________________________ Belinda - For ultra-cool tips Klanly - For a solution on how to separate static blur from DOF and MB. Thales - For great, great screenshots. Aru - For MagicIV and other cool tools. Alexander Blade - For ASI loader and great asi scripts. CharmingCharlie - For keeping it sticky. Suction Testicle Man - For lifting pics limit in one post. Edited May 15, 2010 by bartekxyz Paisan™ 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
xithilinx Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) Trying it out now. I'll let you know the results in a bit. EDIT I just tried it and yes it is better than the usual blurring that Rockstar initially configured for GTAIV, but I do have a gripe about it. For one it really isn't an end all to the the fps problem since it is actually more graphic intensive than the original. I say this because I usually get around a 17-25 fps with no dips at all under that specified. Yet with this config it seems to drop into the single digits a few times during play. Although don't get me wrong, It's actually a lot better since I can actually see what's 10 feet in front of me now, which it great, ha. Plus at times it does seem a bit smoother, but those dips still get me so I'd say the lower end players should probably wait for a more optimized patch from rockstar or a reworked version of this. Good job though. I really do think it owns the original one... That old one made me sick with it on. Mostly since everything was big blur.. Edited December 21, 2008 by xithilinx Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiik Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Some before and after shots would help aye. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrChainsaw Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 It works, but doesen't give any performance boost. Somehow, it looks more realistic. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiRANB Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Looks interesting I may try it, I'll watch out for the comments... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbps Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 It works, but doesen't give any performance boost. Somehow, it looks more realistic. yep, the same for me Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanket Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 motion blur sux hairy elephant ballz Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemax12 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 It looks much better than the original motion blur, and somehow it looks more smooth, no fps loss or gain for me, though its more smooth Thanks a lot Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-TheStig- Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 It works, but doesen't give any performance boost. Somehow, it looks more realistic. yep, the same for me and me Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptPusheen Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Movies are recorded at 24fps and looks extrasmooth because of motion blur so I made the same magic with GTA. Now I must find out how to activate frame limiter, better have constant,fluid 25 fps supported with motion blur than choppy variable framerate Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbps Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) Edited December 21, 2008 by kbps Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptPusheen Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) I'm happy to see it helps anybody Edited December 21, 2008 by bartekxyz Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz123 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 (edited) i don't get it. motion blur, depth of field and bloom are three totally different things and to be honest: gta4 has only a bloom filter for the cut scenes. anyway: judging by the sheer amount of problems related to this "magical" tool i would think twice before making the decision. http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtop...ic%20batch&st=0 Edited December 21, 2008 by qwertz123 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutra78 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Does this "hack" also solves the problem with "p" on, that close objects are blured way too much? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptPusheen Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Does this "hack" also solves the problem with "p" on, that close objects are blured way too much? Blur on nearby objects is less visible but still exists. I will try to find value to completely turn it off Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz123 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Does this "hack" also solves the problem with "p" on, that close objects are blured way too much? gta4 has only a bloom filter i think nope. watch crysis for getting a clue what motion blur or depth of field could "theoretical" mean, not this stupid 2003 bloom effect. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058791987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawly Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Good going. This made the stupid bluryness go down a bit. Looks much better now thanks. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptPusheen Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Does this "hack" also solves the problem with "p" on, that close objects are blured way too much? gta4 has only a bloom filter i think nope. watch crysis for getting a clue what motion blur or depth of field could "theoretical" mean, not this stupid 2003 bloom effect. True,Crysis has really great post-process algorithms,motion blur and depth of field there looks ultra realistic and movie-like. I wish to see the same rendering quality in GTA Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArKTisK Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 when I run the magic file it just instantly crashes. I'm on vista 32 bit Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuWarlord Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Someone post a pic with this "tweak" on. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbps Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Someone post a pic with this "tweak" on. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
p7ast1k Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 ??? that looks more realistic? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemax12 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 ???that looks more realistic? Its not possible to see the difference with this tweak on in pictures, you have to try it out and see it in motion. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaii Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I like the tweak and using it atm, gained no performance but I like how it looks and feels. I like how the motion blur gets brutal when you get shot by someone (Maybe this was before also, never bothered to play with 'p' before) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArKTisK Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 anyone have any idea why the magiciv file crashes instantly after I run it? I've been waiting for this particular fix since I got the game Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakarot_9 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Looks like the regular game without using P. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraZyLiLbOy69 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 this tweak doesn't make any difference at all Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomzibad Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I made 2 screenshots... and to be honest I see no differens.. Is there anyways to turn it down a bit more ? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbps Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 if you want to see Bloom enabled/disabled ingame, look this Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058792927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicetopia Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 It makes a few changes in the MISC section of visualsettings. The Magic installer is just a mod enabler. BEFORE: # Misc Values misc.DOFBlurMultiplier.HD 1 misc.DOFBlurMultiplier.SD 0.5 misc.Multiplier.heightStart 100 misc.Multiplier.heightEnd 250.00 misc.Multiplier.farClipMultiplier 2 misc.Multiplier.nearFogMultiplier 0.5 misc.3dMarkers.FrontLightIntensity 10.00 misc.3dMarkers.frontLightExponent 32 misc.coronas.WaterMultiplier 5 misc.BloomIntensityClamp.HD 10 misc.BloomIntensityClamp.SD 10.00 misc.BloomIntensityClamp.SD.ps3 5.00 misc.CrossPMultiplier.RimLight 0.70 misc.CrossPMultiplier.GlobalEnvironmentReflection 1.00 misc.CrossPMultiplier.Gamma 1.15 misc.CrossPMultiplier.MidBlur 1.00 misc.CrossPMultiplier.Farblur 1.00 misc.CrossPMultiplier.SkyMultiplier 1.05 misc.CrossPMultiplier.Desaturation 1.29 misc.HiDof.nearBlur 1 misc.HiDof.midBlur 0.20 misc.HiDof.farBlur 1 misc.cutscene.nearBlurMin 0.2 misc.HiDof.nearBlur 1.00 misc.HiDof.midBlur 0.20 AFTER: # Misc Values misc.DOFBlurMultiplier.HD 0 misc.DOFBlurMultiplier.SD 0 misc.Multiplier.heightStart 0 misc.Multiplier.heightEnd 0 misc.Multiplier.farClipMultiplier 2 misc.Multiplier.nearFogMultiplier 0.5 misc.3dMarkers.FrontLightIntensity 10.00 misc.3dMarkers.frontLightExponent 32 misc.coronas.WaterMultiplier 5 misc.BloomIntensityClamp.HD 10 misc.BloomIntensityClamp.SD 10.00 misc.BloomIntensityClamp.SD.ps3 5.00 misc.CrossPMultiplier.RimLight 0.70 misc.CrossPMultiplier.GlobalEnvironmentReflection 1.00 misc.CrossPMultiplier.Gamma 0.0 misc.CrossPMultiplier.MidBlur 0.00 misc.CrossPMultiplier.Farblur 0.00 misc.CrossPMultiplier.SkyMultiplier 1.05 misc.CrossPMultiplier.Desaturation 1.29 misc.HiDof.nearBlur 0 misc.HiDof.midBlur 0.00 misc.HiDof.farBlur 0.00 misc.cutscene.nearBlurMin 0.0 misc.HiDof.nearBlur 0.0 misc.HiDof.midBlur 0.0 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/386262-ultimate-graphics-tweak/#findComment-1058793230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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