Nick930930 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I've noticed several different "screenshot comparison" threads in the past on this forum. And the one thing that I've noticed every single time is that the people making these comparisons are terribly lazy. Lighting is incredibly important to how the picture looks, and almost every single time someone compares a new Rockstar screenshot to what already exists in currently released software, the screenshots are taken at entirely different times of day, changing the color, shadows, even texture visibility entirely. If you're going to do a comparison... at least wait until the sun is in the exact same position as the screenshot you are comparing it to. I mean cmon! Look at this nonsense.... Lexus.V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oCrapaCreeper Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) The sun, lighting, and shadows are impossible to accurately re-produce because Rockstar manually moves the sun to places not possible in-game so they can make the lighting look good. That PC shot in the OP is impossible, it will even be impossible when the PC version comes out because the sun will never be there without mods. They're subtle bullshots using de-bug tools. Edited March 28, 2015 by oCrapaCreeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolcksta Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) The sun, lighting, and shadows are impossible to make accurate because Rockstar manually moves the sun to places not possible in-game so they can make the lighting look good. You're correct, but the foliage on the other hand is quite epic. Edit: As well how you said the sun and lighting can't be accurate, I fully agree since R* does it for bullshots. Edited March 28, 2015 by Bolcksta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick930930 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 The sun, lighting, and shadows are impossible to accurately re-produce because Rockstar manually moves the sun to places not possible in-game so they can make the lighting look good. That PC shot in the OP is impossible, it will even be impossible when the PC version comes out because the sun will never be there without mods. if this is the case, then making screenshot comparisons is already pointless considering rockstar clearly altered the source material in order to make their promotional screenshots look better. Until we can also manually manipulate the sun's position (maybe with mods), there's no sense in trying to make these silly comparisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTay Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I think it's got to a point now where we all know that PC graphics aren't going to be beaten regardless of light factors. Its nice to see exactly how much better everything will be in terms of clarity and draw distance but the overall and meaningful comparison will come down to gameplay. Screen shots are now the penultimate chapter in the last episode, in two weeks time we'll be given The End. No more technological fanboy wars, just gaming, as it's supposed to be - enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekalty Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Wait, so this isn't a "Accurate Screenshots Comparison" - this is just a rant about other threads about said topic?... Well then... Good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePwrd Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 The sun, lighting, and shadows are impossible to accurately re-produce because Rockstar manually moves the sun to places not possible in-game so they can make the lighting look good. That PC shot in the OP is impossible, it will even be impossible when the PC version comes out because the sun will never be there without mods. if this is the case, then making screenshot comparisons is already pointless considering rockstar clearly altered the source material in order to make their promotional screenshots look better. Until we can also manually manipulate the sun's position (maybe with mods), there's no sense in trying to make these silly comparisons. There are clear differences in detail besides lighting though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollistupid Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 How about you try and make a better one yourself and see how easy it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilFiend Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 how can you compare promotional pics with in game pics and keep a straight face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciaran Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Just use this thread. http://gtaforums.com/topic/769690-gtav-pc-vs-ps4xbone-screenshots-comparison/ raburs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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