[GTAIV|REL|BETA] ENBSeries graphic modification

[4utr0n!c]

Hello guys. I put every extracted file in my game directory and when it is loading it just crashes. Any idea?

[wonderblunt]

Hello guys. I put every extracted file in my game directory and when it is loading it just crashes. Any idea?

look at the resolution in your .ini file must be at a setting your screen doesnt support (1400 x 900).

Change it to your screen resolution.

[ker0ltjuh]

 

 

 

can some1 tell me how to remove this without disabling motion blur

 

Modify your visual settings data. Set the blur amount to a higher value (less blur). Here's what I have and I think it looks good.

 

 

# cam.followvehicle.blur.speed	0	215.00	0.00	0.10cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.x	0  	cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.y	215.00  	cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.z	0.00  	cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.w	0.10	

 

 

doesn't work, stil wierd.

 

(zooming out, fast prntscrn)

[aub84]

What's wrong?

 

I have a problem when it rains it does not show reflections.

I see that other people also have this bug. Any solution?

 

Thanks

Edited March 14, 2010 by aub84

[wonderblunt]

Sky relection in blood.

[aub84]

Wonderblunt

 

You have any blood mod?

 

[4utr0n!c]

Hello guys. I put every extracted file in my game directory and when it is loading it just crashes. Any idea?

look at the resolution in your .ini file must be at a setting your screen doesnt support (1400 x 900).

Change it to your screen resolution.

My screen resolution is 1400x900.

[wonderblunt]

Wonderblunt

 

You have any blood mod?

I don't think so...

My Game is modded but I can't remember installing blood mods.

[arthil]

aub84 .. if you install patch 1.0.0.5 you will have reflections. i'm not sure if it is the shader files? that are incompatible.

[DKT70]

Reflection is done with this line in your ENB ini

 

 

[ENVIRONMENT]ReflectionAmountMultiplier=10

 

 

As you can see, I've set it to a extreme value of 10, this results in the following.

 

 

For me, it's always been there, only very dark, and on a minimum setting.

The problem is, it's a GLOBAL value, so all objects shine, cars, people, windows, etc.. and in ALL weather patterns.

 

BTW, to those on slow PCs, I modified the archive to fast, low-quality settings.

 

http://www.mediafire.com/?ou5m2hi5yeg

 

Best only for really low-end machines. NO SUPPORT on this, if it works, fine, if it doesn't then fine, no harm done, just as long as you kept backups.

 

 

[wonderblunt]

 

Reflection is done with this line in your ENB ini

 

 

[ENVIRONMENT]ReflectionAmountMultiplier=10

 

 

As you can see, I've set it to a extreme value of 10, this results in the following.

 

 

For me, it's always been there, only very dark, and on a minimum setting.

The problem is, it's a GLOBAL value, so all objects shine, cars, people, windows, etc.. and in ALL weather patterns.

 

BTW, to those on slow PCs, I modified the archive to fast, low-quality settings.

 

http://www.mediafire.com/?ou5m2hi5yeg

 

Best only for really low-end machines. NO SUPPORT on this, if it works, fine, if it doesn't then fine, no harm done, just as long as you kept backups.

Mine is set:

ReflectionAmountMultiplier=1.1

 

and it's true about the setting being global as I see reflection on everything.

 

Great in some areas like cars and buildings not so great on other things like streets and so on...

 

I'll try your new settings and see how it plays as right now I'm forced to turn off shadow textures in the game optins and I find it's a bit dark as if it removes brightness and adds contras.

 

I'm suprised you didn't add: -availablevidmem 3.5 to your commandline as it gives a big boost for fps, the 3.5 setting being available memory.

 

Great picture you have!!

Edited March 14, 2010 by wonderblunt

[[GwM]Chavez]

hello.

 

is there a documentation for gta4's enb like for gta sa??

cuz i dont know what is the highest setting for for example: LightIntensity=2.0 =10? or can I put more?

 

sry for my english !!!!!

[4utr0n!c]

 

Hello guys. I put every extracted file in my game directory and when it is loading it just crashes. Any idea?

look at the resolution in your .ini file must be at a setting your screen doesnt support (1400 x 900).

Change it to your screen resolution.

My screen resolution is 1400x900.

Someone have any ideas about that crash? I have version 1.0.4.0. Maybe that's the problem?

Edited March 14, 2010 by 4utr0n!c

[[GwM]Chavez]

sorry for doublepost... my internet suckz...

[aub84]

aub84 .. if you install patch 1.0.0.5 you will have reflections. i'm not sure if it is the shader files? that are incompatible.

I think I did.

Reinstall the patch again, change the file timecylce, but not working

[DKT70]

 

I'm suprised you didn't add: -availablevidmem 3.5 to your commandline as it gives a big boost for fps, the 3.5 setting being available memory.

 

That would actually slow down low-end machines, as you are simply extending video ram into system ram, which is many times slower. You have a high-end PC but with a poor videocard, infact it's one of the most inbalanced machines I've seen in a long time. Quite why you keep that card, is beyond me. For, what, 50 bucks ? You could get a GT240, and not have to compromise so much on the graphics side of GTA.

 

 

Someone have any ideas about that crash? I have version 1.0.4.0. Maybe that's the problem?

 

Somewhere on this forum, someone posted something about a Securom-patched exe, done by the company itself, that removes the need for the DVD to always be in your drive. You could try that, but don't worry about what patch it was meant for - because it works on any patch.

[4utr0n!c]

 

Someone have any ideas about that crash? I have version 1.0.4.0. Maybe that's the problem?

 

Somewhere on this forum, someone posted something about a Securom-patched exe, done by the company itself, that removes the need for the DVD to always be in your drive. You could try that, but don't worry about what patch it was meant for - because it works on any patch.

I think you didn't understand. I can launch game without DVD. But when i put enb series files in my directory, when the game is loading (when you see the pics of characters) it just crashes.

[wonderblunt]

I'm suprised you didn't add: -availablevidmem 3.5 to your commandline as it gives a big boost for fps, the 3.5 setting being available memory.

 

That would actually slow down low-end machines, as you are simply extending video ram into system ram, which is many times slower. You have a high-end PC but with a poor videocard, infact it's one of the most inbalanced machines I've seen in a long time. Quite why you keep that card, is beyond me. For, what, 50 bucks ? You could get a GT240, and not have to compromise so much on the graphics side of GTA.

 

 

Someone have any ideas about that crash? I have version 1.0.4.0. Maybe that's the problem?

 

Somewhere on this forum, someone posted something about a Securom-patched exe, done by the company itself, that removes the need for the DVD to always be in your drive. You could try that, but don't worry about what patch it was meant for - because it works on any patch.

Ok I understand what you mean about the memory.

 

The reason for keeping the card is that I spent a lot of money for this computer as a gift to myself and now I need to take care of my kids as there expenses are a lot more important for me for the time being....

And my wife will take a major fit if I spend more money on my computer lolll, I dont feel like sleeping on the couch loll.

Soon I will get 1 of those high end cards but I'll be putting more then 50$, I set a budget for around 150$ to 200$ for a new video card.

 

 

[DKT70]

 

I think you didn't understand. I can launch game without DVD. But when i put enb series files in my directory, when the game is loading (when you see the pics of characters) it just crashes.

 

I have 2 directories of GTAIV on my PC, one patched to 1.0.3.0, and the other patched to 1.0.4.0, and both work fine. BUT, with 1.0.4.0, the Securom protection was causing me to crash back to the desktop, NOTHING to do with a No-DVD thing, the Securom-patched exe fixed the crashing, I just use 1.0.3.0 because I get better performance, only 3-5 fps more, but I'll take as many as I can get.

I would try a complete fresh install, to eliminate any possibility of a rogue mod, or asi loader, and try process of elimination. Patch to 1.0.3.0 first, along with a asi loader like Xliveless, then patch to 1.0.4.0 and check again.

 

 

The reason for keeping the card is that I spent a lot of money for this computer as a gift to myself and now I need to take care of my kids as there expenses are a lot more important for me for the time being....

 

I realise that, the GT240 is a cheap card, and something I thought may tide you over until you can afford a better card, and it's superior to that 220.

[wonderblunt]

 

I think you didn't understand. I can launch game without DVD. But when i put enb series files in my directory, when the game is loading (when you see the pics of characters) it just crashes.

 

I have 2 directories of GTAIV on my PC, one patched to 1.0.3.0, and the other patched to 1.0.4.0, and both work fine. BUT, with 1.0.4.0, the Securom protection was causing me to crash back to the desktop, NOTHING to do with a No-DVD thing, the Securom-patched exe fixed the crashing, I just use 1.0.3.0 because I get better performance, only 3-5 fps more, but I'll take as many as I can get.

I would try a complete fresh install, to eliminate any possibility of a rogue mod, or asi loader, and try process of elimination. Patch to 1.0.3.0 first, along with a asi loader like Xliveless, then patch to 1.0.4.0 and check again.

 

 

The reason for keeping the card is that I spent a lot of money for this computer as a gift to myself and now I need to take care of my kids as there expenses are a lot more important for me for the time being....

 

I realise that, the GT240 is a cheap card, and something I thought may tide you over until you can afford a better card, and it's superior to that 220.

 

I'm on the Dell website looking at GeForce 9500 GT 1 GB DDR2 PCIe 2.0 Graphics Card for 85$.

Is this a good card?

 

Ok well I went ahead an ordered the card should be receiving it in a few day!!

Edited March 14, 2010 by wonderblunt

[4utr0n!c]

I think you didn't understand. I can launch game without DVD. But when i put enb series files in my directory, when the game is loading (when you see the pics of characters) it just crashes.

 

I have 2 directories of GTAIV on my PC, one patched to 1.0.3.0, and the other patched to 1.0.4.0, and both work fine. BUT, with 1.0.4.0, the Securom protection was causing me to crash back to the desktop, NOTHING to do with a No-DVD thing, the Securom-patched exe fixed the crashing, I just use 1.0.3.0 because I get better performance, only 3-5 fps more, but I'll take as many as I can get.

I would try a complete fresh install, to eliminate any possibility of a rogue mod, or asi loader, and try process of elimination. Patch to 1.0.3.0 first, along with a asi loader like Xliveless, then patch to 1.0.4.0 and check again.

 

 

The reason for keeping the card is that I spent a lot of money for this computer as a gift to myself and now I need to take care of my kids as there expenses are a lot more important for me for the time being....

 

I realise that, the GT240 is a cheap card, and something I thought may tide you over until you can afford a better card, and it's superior to that 220.

Can you give me a link to Securom-patched exe?

[hollowed_joker]

@Dkt70 have u already finished ur timecyc and posted it or are u still working on it?I 'm asking because there is a timecyc file in your mediafire files.

BTw the sky looks stunning.

[n1k]

 

 

can some1 tell me how to remove this without disabling motion blur

 

Modify your visual settings data. Set the blur amount to a higher value (less blur). Here's what I have and I think it looks good.

 

 

# cam.followvehicle.blur.speed	0	215.00	0.00	0.10cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.x	0  	cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.y	215.00  	cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.z	0.00  	cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.w	0.10	

 

 

doesn't work, stil wierd.

 

(zooming out, fast prntscrn)

The line code I gave you only modifies the motion blur while driving a vehicle. There are other lines you have to modify to change the on-foot settings. I recommend you roll back to the default visualsettings.dat file and only replace the followvehicle settings there as far as motion-blur is concerned.

[wonderblunt]

 

 

It would be cool to have the game look like this

 

Edited March 14, 2010 by wonderblunt

[DKT70]

 

@Dkt70 have u already finished ur timecyc and posted it or are u still working on it?I 'm asking because there is a timecyc file in your mediafire files.

BTw the sky looks stunning.

 

Cheers. It takes me best part of a week to do one weather pattern from 12am to 12am (in-game times), testing inside houses, many angles of view to see if the shadows get messed up, and many hours of pressing print-screen, checking before and after shots, again the same. It's pretty time consuming. I also use custom-made palettes I've made from various photos of different times of day and weathers, these are sorted between dull and vibrant for each photo.

 

 

I'm on the Dell website looking at GeForce 9500 GT 1 GB DDR2 PCIe 2.0 Graphics Card for 85$.

Is this a good card?

 

I'm pretty sure it's almost the same card you already have, typical nvidia and their brand renaming. If 85 Canadian is around £55 UK, you could have gone another 6+ ca, and got a 512Mb GDD3 GT240, and much better still.

 

Here is a link to a UK site for the GT240

 

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/179746

 

I know, for that amount of cash, that this card is good value because I've already installed 3 of them and ran many games on them at 1366x768 on a HDTV.

[wonderblunt]

@Dkt70 have u already finished ur timecyc and posted it or are u still working on it?I 'm asking because there is a timecyc file in your mediafire files.

BTw the sky looks stunning.

 

Cheers. It takes me best part of a week to do one weather pattern from 12am to 12am (in-game times), testing inside houses, many angles of view to see if the shadows get messed up, and many hours of pressing print-screen, checking before and after shots, again the same. It's pretty time consuming. I also use custom-made palettes I've made from various photos of different times of day and weathers, these are sorted between dull and vibrant for each photo.

 

 

I'm on the Dell website looking at GeForce 9500 GT 1 GB DDR2 PCIe 2.0 Graphics Card for 85$.

Is this a good card?

 

I'm pretty sure it's almost the same card you already have, typical nvidia and their brand renaming. If 85 Canadian is around £55 UK, you could have gone another 6+ ca, and got a 512Mb GDD3 GT240, and much better still.

 

Here is a link to a UK site for the GT240

 

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/179746

 

I know, for that amount of cash, that this card is good value because I've already installed 3 of them and ran many games on them at 1366x768 on a HDTV.

Well I'll test it and compare it withthe 1 I already have and if it's the same I'll send it back and get the GT240 the only thing i don't like about it is that it only has 512 mb memory and I want something with 1Gb.

 

Thanks for the info!!

[ker0ltjuh]

 

 

can some1 tell me how to remove this without disabling motion blur

 

Modify your visual settings data. Set the blur amount to a higher value (less blur). Here's what I have and I think it looks good.

 

 

# cam.followvehicle.blur.speed	0	215.00	0.00	0.10cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.x	0  	cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.y	215.00  	cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.z	0.00  	cam.followvehicle.blur.speed.w	0.10	

 

 

doesn't work, stil wierd.

 

(zooming out, fast prntscrn)

The line code I gave you only modifies the motion blur while driving a vehicle. There are other lines you have to modify to change the on-foot settings. I recommend you roll back to the default visualsettings.dat file and only replace the followvehicle settings there as far as motion-blur is concerned.

maby it is effect.txt?? or not? because of the sharpening.

[forbeatn2000]

thx boris and dkt70 for youre work. nice settings! looks great!

 

 

 

 

[l337bG]

 

It would be cool to have the game look like this

 

It would be, but postprocessing effects can only get us so far. The animations and models used in that video are far more complex, and not capable with gta4's engine.

[jkmit]

 

thx boris and dkt70 for youre work. nice settings! looks great!

 

 

 

 

holy sh*t. why doesn't mine look that good?

 

this is mine, and I can't put my finger on it. it just doesn't look realistic.

Edited March 14, 2010 by jkmit