"scott" <scott [at] scottcom> wrote in message news:482d30e2@news.povray.org...
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http://www.crymod.com/thread.php?threadid=27580&sid=1c2ef1d092306facd49667bb71bb2871
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> I don't understand why they can't get the contrast/brightness correct in 
> computer games, the contrast is always way too low and often not bright 
> enough (compared to a photo).  In the first CryMod shot on that page, if 
> you load it into PaintShop and fiddle with the levels you can easily get 
> something that looks way more realistic.

      Yes, I noticed this too. Strange really because you can change 
brightness and contrast within the actual game itself, so that's where my 
shot will come from instead of inside the editor. ;)


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>>   I'm going to have a go at this as I think I might have a chance. 
>> Interesting challenge though.
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>>    Wish me luck Povers! :)
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> Good luck!

      Heh, thanks. :)


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> PS - if you're not allowed to mod the CryMod shots, mod the photo first so 
> that it matches the brightness/contrast of the CryMod shot :-)

     Yes, good idea! I'm thinking of maybe something like these:

      http://www.pbase.com/eldarrio/image/80781159

     http://www.coloradomountainman.com/mountainscenery.html

     What do you think? I quite like that first link.

     ~Steve~

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