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VALVe have gone too far this time. HDR is one thing, it’s a nice effect that looks damn pretty; but this is too much. In a recent Bit-tech hardware article, VALVe’s latest ventures have been revealed; they’re planning to make Day of Defeat: Source feel like you’re looking through a 1940’s camera lens. Farfetched? Definitely. Worth it? Hell yes. [br] [br] VALVe are developing a number of clever techniques to make this possible, all of which are covered in the article. While HDR replicated the human eye’s response to light, VALVe’s new “Depth of Field” effect replicates a camera’s perception of focus. That means if you’re looking at a soldier next to you, your comrade will be crisp and clear but the distance will be out of focus and blurred, just like a camera. Motion blur can be implemented on top of this, to give the sense of rapid movement. Finally, colour can be tweaked and a grainy effect can be added to give that authentic, aged feel. And there we have it, DoD:S like you’ve never seen it before... straight from a reel of ancient film.[br]
[br]You can read the Bit-tech article by clicking here. There’s also been a trailer released, showing all of these effects in detail; but bear in mind it’s a hefty 200mb filesize.
Update: If you're not convinced by the screenshots, make sure you watch the video. It looks brilliant; especially the Depth of Field effect.
Update: If you're not convinced by the screenshots, make sure you watch the video. It looks brilliant; especially the Depth of Field effect.
