News from the virtual photography world.
Mastering Crimson Desert's Photo Mode: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore the ins and outs of Crimson Desert's Photo Mode beta, including access, camera controls, filters, hiding accessories, and tips for capturing stunning screenshots. Dive into this detailed guide to elevate your virtual photography skills in Pearl Abyss' latest action RPG.
Ghost of Yotei Photo Mode Explained
Dive into a comprehensive guide on the photo mode features in Ghost of Yotei, a follow-up to Sucker Punch's Tsushima. Learn about camera movement, image processing, dynamic effects, character customization, and more from a photographer's perspective.
Death Stranding 2's New Photography Features
Sony's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach introduces several updates to its photo mode, including custom lighting, expanded character poses and filters, UI changes, new ways to capture and display photos, and the eagerly awaited instant camera feature. While some aspects are disappointing, overall, these additions enhance the virtual photography experience.
Death Stranding 2 Lighting Guide
This guide from The Fourth Focus explains how to use the upgraded 3-point lighting system in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach's photo mode, helping virtual photographers create stunning images. Learn about light positioning, direction, intensity, color saturation, and shadows to master the game's photography tools.
Stellar Blade Photo Mode Mastery
Elevate your virtual photography skills in Stellar Blade with our top 10 photo mode tips. From understanding field of view and mastering depth of field to controlling color and manipulating lighting, we've got you covered.
Mastering Lighting in Days Gone Remastered
Explore the comprehensive photo mode and new lighting options in Days Gone Remastered. Learn how to manipulate natural light, use custom lights effectively, and create stunning cinematic shots with a 3-point lighting setup.
Lushfoil: A New Benchmark for Virtual Photography
Lushfoil Photography Sim, developed by Matt Newell and published by Annapurna Interactive, is more than just a game with a photo mode. It's an immersive exploration of stunning landscapes where photography is the central focus. With realistic camera settings, diverse locations, and even a 'God Mode' for environment control, Lushfoil offers a unique, educational, and enjoyable experience for both casual and serious virtual photographers.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: A Mixed Bag for Photography Enthusiasts
Ubisoft's latest entry in the Assassin's Creed series, 'Shadows,' brings a fresh setting and dual protagonists but offers a mixed bag when it comes to its photo mode. While the new tabbed UI and camera controls show improvement, the lack of advanced features and certain design flaws leave much to be desired.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - Enhanced Photography
The latest update to Senua's Saga: Hellblade II brings a revamped and improved photo mode with new features for both still images and moving pictures. Key additions include reset settings, imperfection controls, expanded lighting options, focus assist, alignment grids, and a dedicated motion tab for creating cinematic clips.
Star Wars Outlaws Photo Mode Evolves
Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws has received several updates to its photo mode post-launch, addressing user feedback and adding new features. The game's first new photo mode since 'a long time ago' started with some usability issues but has since been improved significantly.
Cyberpunk 2077 Photo Mode: Access & Settings Explained
Learn how to access and make the most of Cyberpunk 2077's Photo Mode, transforming your in-game screenshots from ordinary to extraordinary. This guide covers accessing the mode and exploring its various settings, such as Camera, Depth of Field, Pose, Effect, and Stickers. Master these settings to capture memorable moments in Night City.
Capturing Moments: A Journey Through 2020's Stunning Game Photo Modes
In a year marked by lockdowns, virtual travel became more important than ever. We explore some of the best game photo modes from 2020, including 'Ghost of Tsushima', 'Assassin’s Creed Valhalla', and 'Cyberpunk 2077'. Each game offered unique experiences and inspired creativity through its photo mode features.
Mastering Shadow of the Colossus' Photo Mode: Tips and Tricks from a Veteran
Embark on a comprehensive journey through the breathtaking landscapes and formidable colossi of Shadow of the Colossus, armed with expert tips and tricks to capture stunning in-game photographs. From managing photo mode options to tackling each colossus' unique challenges, this guide empowers virtual photographers to create unforgettable memories.
The 5 Levels of Virtual Photography
Exploring the evolution of virtual photography through five distinct levels, from basic captures to conceptual projects that transcend the game itself. Learn about each level and see examples from various games, including Ghost of Tsushima.
The Making of Expedition 33's Photo Mode
Expedition 33's development team shares the story behind creating the game's popular photo mode feature. The team, including Producer Vincent Constantin-Turki, QA Coordinator Naja Dalmagne, Senior Gameplay Programmer Florian Torres, and Photo Mode Consultant Ludovic 'Shinobi' Helme, aimed to give players maximum creative freedom with intuitive tools like customizable lights, filters, and camera controls. The feature was well-received by players and led to impressive photo challenges.
Negative Space in Virtual Photography
Emanuele Bresciani interviews Jenny Karlsson, a talented virtual photographer known for masterfully using 'negative space' in her work. Karlsson's photographs evoke a sense of scale and solitude, conveying a philosophical message about humanity's insignificance compared to the vastness of nature.
Virtual Photography 101
An introduction to virtual photography, including its definition, tools available for different platforms, and tips on editing, watermarking, recognition, and getting started.
Cyberpunk 2077, Death Stranding, The Last of Us, and the New Era of Virtual Photography
Virtual photography is on the rise as a new generation of photographers capture stunning images from their favorite video games. With advanced photo modes and dedicated online communities, these artists are redefining what it means to be a photographer in the digital age. We spoke to several virtual photographers about their craft, their favorite subjects, and why they believe this artform is here to stay.