[GTAIV|REL|BETA] ENBSeries graphic modification

[DKT70]

Ok, here is a collection of the latest effect files I've been working on.

 

http://www.mediafire.com/?mmfy4yyjjzk

 

Simply rename the one you want to test, to effect.txt

I have left my Hue values in, so you can test them with your settings and files. If it doesn't look right with your settings, simply change the line

 

 

float HueShift = 1.03;

 

 

to

 

 

float HueShift = 0.00;

 

 

or experiment with different values. Some numbers will give some mad results, often giving a sort of post apocalyptic look to everything, so you will need to adjust values minutely.

The new sharpen code is only in the "effect-Tonemapping-Sharpen.txt" file, because it was tied directly to the tonemapping code. Until I can figure out how to put all 3 effects in one effect file, there is no way to do Hue with Tonemapping & Sharpen.

 

Just to edit, and add.

 

These were taken with the Hue+Sharpen effect file.

 

 

Edited March 7, 2010 by DKT70

[wonderblunt]

You don't have to do double post...

I didn't get it right the first few times, Sorry if it took more then 1 try to get it right......

[wonderblunt]

Ok, here is a collection of the latest effect files I've been working on.

 

http://www.mediafire.com/?mmfy4yyjjzk

 

Simply rename the one you want to test, to effect.txt

I have left my Hue values in, so you can test them with your settings and files. If it doesn't look right with your settings, simply change the line

 

 

float HueShift = 1.03;

 

 

to

 

 

float HueShift = 0.00;

 

 

or experiment with different values. Some numbers will give some mad results, often giving a sort of post apocalyptic look to everything, so you will need to adjust values minutely.

The new sharpen code is only in the "effect-Tonemapping-Sharpen.txt" file, because it was tied directly to the tonemapping code. Until I can figure out how to put all 3 effects in one effect file, there is no way to do Hue with Tonemapping & Sharpen.

 

Just to edit, and add.

 

These were taken with the Hue+Sharpen effect file.

 

Thanks DKT70 for the files!!!

 

Your pictures are looking good!

[Visca]

@ DKT70

Whoa, I really appreciate your effort, you're doing an awesome job.

 

Since I formatted my computer, I'm gonna try those new effects and .ini changes.

 

[]'s

[DKT70]

For those that want a similar look, try this collection I put together of files.

Not my timecyc file, yet, as it's not finished, but a timecyc file passed on by bobo_vn, and bukkit's ini for enb.

 

http://www.mediafire.com/?nh2zchnnmkq

 

Things to make sure before you test.

 

Backup all your own files matching those in this archive.

 

You MUST delete your shaders folder, backing it up first, then replace it with the one in the archive.

 

Only tested on Retail Boxed, NOT Steam version.

 

Only works on patches 1.0.3.0. & 1.0.4.0. - May work on newer ones, but not sure, but won't work on the latest patch.

 

You will lose DoF, and GTAIV's post processing effects like the bur and the whole softness of everything. Motion Blur still works. You will also lose the ability to change the brightness, saturation, in GTAIV's "Display" menu, this is because everything is now controlled from ENB and the shader.

 

When you go in-game, remember to hit shift-F12 twice, for ENB off then on, to reset the whole color settings. If you alt-tab out of the game you will need to do the same again, shift-F12 twice.

 

Don't patch anything with those UGT or other patchers that patch the rage_postfx.fxc, this will screw up the whole look.

 

Use a trainer to change weather and time, if wanted.

[Symbiote]

 

You don't have to do double post...

I didn't get it right the first few times, Sorry if it took more then 1 try to get it right......

Just use the edit button, friend!

 

 

Only works on patches 1.0.3.0. & 1.0.4.0. - May work on newer ones, but not sure, but won't work on the latest patch.

The only newer version is 1.0.0.4, the latest patch.

[n1k]

I'm going to try out DKT70 settings in a moment, though here are some screens from my current setup.

 

[Jask777]

@n1k:

do you know which page in this thread i can find your enb setup? or did you modify it? If so, can you post them please? thanks.

[Owenwilson1]

heres some shots of the sunny im working on almost completed it now. ignore the scanlines.

 

Edited March 7, 2010 by Owenwilson1

[Jask777]

well obviously your shots look beautiful. Your using friggin alienware XD

 

all i'm all running on is an HP Pavilion with Core 2 Duo and a Nvidia 9600 GT card

 

I can only wish to have a great PC such as yours. T_T

 

the first screenshot looks really great btw.

[-Bone-]

Bone .. There is a heading in the .ini for trees

 

[TREE]

LeavesReflectionAmount=0.03

LeavesSpecularPower=0.2

LeavesAmbientAmount=0.3

LeavesColorMultiplier=1.3

LeavesColorPow=1.3

 

The bottom two lines relating to colour, will affect colour AND brightness, my values are shown above.

Thx! It worked!

[n1k]

Well here are mine, kinda happy with them though I noticed some trees look weird in places, probably due to the custom timecycle.

 

 

Download

[gp65cj04]

some shots from me

[jalenliu]

Well here are mine, kinda happy with them though I noticed some trees look weird in places, probably due to the custom timecycle.

 

Beautiful shot, really nice.

 

keep going.

[DKT70]

n1k,

Try changing your ini to this,

 

under [TREE], try the following line

 

LeavesReflectionAmount=0.02

 

If the settings I posted worked, everything should now be a lot sharper, and because of this you'll notice a lot of alpha-texture noise, most of which comes from the trees as you move towards them. Those with some serious PC power should try 2xAA, as it looks superb, and helps clean up the noise a bit, but obviously slower.

 

I put up a video of my PC basically begging for mercy from running fraps recording video at 1440x900, although without fraps I get around 25-40 fps.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X97iqR_hAU

[jalenliu]

some of mine ~

 

 

 

More testing shots in my photo album => WELCOME

Edited March 7, 2010 by jalenliu

[T.A.Z]

n1k could you upload your setts?including your timecycle and DKT70's filter?i know it's a bit much asked but i would love to test your setts the look really stunning.

thx in andvance

[Owenwilson1]

Great job on everyones settings

[DKT70]

Nice shots, chaps

Would be slightly better if you posted what combination you used, what shader you used or not.

 

I was wondering,

Do any of you think it would be better if we had a sort of repository where we could put up files used ?

 

Basically, if the mods agree, a stickied thread where users post the following,

 

Their archived file, named after themselves, containing all the files required.

A resized picture or two - setup for a default picture size keeping everything neat, describing the weather used, timeframe, etc..

Retail or Steam, and patched version installed.

And whether any texture mods are installed.

 

Something like

 

WIP, or finished files.

[LINK] ENB-nk1.rar [/LINK]

 

Extra Sunny - 2pm

[image] Picture 1024x640 - for example [/image]

 

Embed a Youtube link, if you have one, or not.

 

Retail Boxed, patch 1.0.4.0, what shader used, or no shader used.

 

Ultimate City Textures, installed.

 

No flooding the thread with pics, just a description with link, description with picture, and some basic descriptions to end.

 

A bit much ?

Just wondering, because as the thread grows and grows, settings, files, archives, are getting lost pages back.

Anyway, just a thought.

 

 

[Jask777]

 

Well here are mine, kinda happy with them though I noticed some trees look weird in places, probably due to the custom timecycle.

 

Download

 

@T.A.Z:

nik's settings were posted already... guess it was too easy to not notice

[n1k]

@DKT70 Just checked out your setup, looks great. Though I'm not a big fan of the sharpening and the PgUp+F2 and such don't seem to work for me.

[DKT70]

@DKT70 Just checked out your setup, looks great. Though I'm not a big fan of the sharpening and the PgUp+F2 and such don't seem to work for me.

Just a typo, should be Page-Down + F1 to lower sharpening.

 

[maxsys]

gp65cj04 please upload your config

[aub84]

some of mine ~

 

...

 

 

More testing shots in my photo album => WELCOME

OMG!

Very realistic

What's your settings Jalenliu?

 

Thanks!

[Latetzki]

I want my game to look like that Please share those settings...

[yuval111]

what do I need to write at MaxAnisotropy

for the best quality???

my current is 8 (MaxAnisotropy=8)

[norbi1988]

what do I need to write at MaxAnisotropy

for the best quality???

my current is 8 (MaxAnisotropy=8)

max anisotropy is 16

[haints]

gp65cj04 please upload your config

Yes, agreed, really REALLY nice contrast in those screens--gives it a real 3D effect.

 

Please post or upload your settings, gp65cj04.

[yuval111]

what do I need to write at MaxAnisotropy

for the best quality???

my current is 8 (MaxAnisotropy=8)

max anisotropy is 16

thank you very much

and thanks for the fast reply

[pcnuttienoob]

Sorry i haven't been on awhile, just reformatted and installed a bigger hard drive. Gonna have to reinstall gta iv again blah. I still would like to see boris or someone or us get together and make a installer graphic mod for this game. Would be so much easier instead of making a manual configuration or we could make a special installer where we can control the graphics ingame via ENB MOD series instead of trying to find the keys to change graphics. What you think about that? I know this game depends on cpu and video card more, i hope we all can get rid of that skip screen ingame. I think i'm going back to using commandline but i will use ENB series. I could use some advice, do you guys use xliveless also so we have more resources for ram? Do you leave the net on or disable it? Details please! Happy Driving!