Post process filtering

AVGWarhawk · 03-23-07, 07:35 PM

First my specs:

AMD 64 3200+
1 gig RAM
ATI x1300 512mb

I have fiddled with all the settings for best picture and performance. Much to do about the post processing, I truly believe this game was made for the post processing. My reasoning is without the filter the picture looks fuzzy and bright, not clean and crisp like SH3. My logic here is when the post processing is applied the fuzzy graphics interact with the post processing giving the appearance you see. Not only that, I have the sliders mid-way, water glare on, caustic on and 3d waves on. The game actually runs smoother with the post processing on. I ran the game for about an hour in the post process and I like the post processing. I think it adds some thing to the game and to me the overall graphics picture is better.

Just my take on it fellas. Give it a try. It grows on you like fungus after a while. Back to my sub

stabiz · 03-23-07, 07:41 PM

I agree about the filter, it grows on me too. With FSAA it would look like art. I still cant get my head around the fact that less powerful computers are enjoying this game without stutters, though.

Cakewalk · 03-23-07, 07:48 PM

Post Processing does indeed increase FPS... interesting.:hmm:

AVGWarhawk · 03-23-07, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

I agree about the filter, it grows on me too. With FSAA it would look like art. I still cant get my head around the fact that less powerful computers are enjoying this game without stutters, though.

I have studied the forums (not just to moderate) but to see who has what in the computer department and who is having a good time with it. I planned on not spending a lot of $$$. I had the strong foundation with the 3200+ and 1 gig. My 6200 card was the bottle neck. The best card I found without changing power supply was the visiontek X1300 512mg AGP card. It did wonders. Sliders at medium and post processing on. It just runs better this way and it really grows on you. I found it great watching Neals video and found out the rig he had to run it on. A rig not unlike mine:hmm: . So reading the forums I found the ATI guys seem to have the edge. I have always had the Nvidia cards and this is my first ATI. I very happy with it.

Ducimus · 03-23-07, 08:51 PM

I'll have to give this more of a go. I did notice things seemed richer (not just a bit grainy) with it on. Without it on, everything just looks smudged.

TDK1044 · 03-23-07, 08:59 PM

I've come to really like the look of the post process filtering, and my mid range system runs this game with maxed out graphics with no trouble at all. I had a few hiccups early on, until I selected 'Application Controlled' in the AA and AF settings in my video card's control panel. After that, smooth sailing.

stabiz · 03-23-07, 09:00 PM

You too got ATI, TDK?

iblitz · 03-24-07, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

First my specs:

AMD 64 3200+
1 gig RAM
ATI x1300 512mb

I have fiddled with all the settings for best picture and performance. Much to do about the post processing, I truly believe this game was made for the post processing. My reasoning is without the filter the picture looks fuzzy and bright, not clean and crisp like SH3. My logic here is when the post processing is applied the fuzzy graphics interact with the post processing giving the appearance you see. Not only that, I have the sliders mid-way, water glare on, caustic on and 3d waves on. The game actually runs smoother with the post processing on. I ran the game for about an hour in the post process and I like the post processing. I think it adds some thing to the game and to me the overall graphics picture is better.

Just my take on it fellas. Give it a try. It grows on you like fungus after a while. Back to my sub

I agree with you.... I think it was meant that way and since I have been running it on, it has reallly grown on me and I like it

Seems more life like to me.....

AVGWarhawk · 03-24-07, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iblitz

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

First my specs:

AMD 64 3200+
1 gig RAM
ATI x1300 512mb

I have fiddled with all the settings for best picture and performance. Much to do about the post processing, I truly believe this game was made for the post processing. My reasoning is without the filter the picture looks fuzzy and bright, not clean and crisp like SH3. My logic here is when the post processing is applied the fuzzy graphics interact with the post processing giving the appearance you see. Not only that, I have the sliders mid-way, water glare on, caustic on and 3d waves on. The game actually runs smoother with the post processing on. I ran the game for about an hour in the post process and I like the post processing. I think it adds some thing to the game and to me the overall graphics picture is better.

Just my take on it fellas. Give it a try. It grows on you like fungus after a while. Back to my sub

I agree with you.... I think it was meant that way and since I have been running it on, it has reallly grown on me and I like it

Seems more life like to me.....

Yes, it does seems more life like and quite frankly I get better FPS with it on. I hope the others who are staying away from it will try it because it really grows on you and presents quite a different feel overall as compared to other games we have all played. I find it very interesting and believe the game is better overall with it.

Deep Six · 03-24-07, 07:22 AM

Yeah it does grow on you....I found it overly dark to begin with increasing the "Gamma" in game does not really work because you then get lighter nights...It's just a matter of fiddling with your CRT/TFT settings....BUT the drawback in this method is it then hands over to the next game you are playing....So you have to fiddle again....The gamma thing is a little twitchy on the slider would have been nice to use the enter key to increase/decrease by one increment...That way it only effects SH4 and not your default TFT/CRT settings.

Deep six

Greggy_D · 03-24-07, 07:27 AM

What exactly does the PPF change or modify? When looking at the game with and without the PPF, I thought it looked similiar. Maybe I'm not picking up on the subtle changes.

Mud · 03-24-07, 07:44 AM

Looks like I'm the only one then with a FPS decrease , about 5 to 7 FPS lesser on a 6600 gt :hmm:
Got the latest drivers and run the DX version that comes with the box.

Mud

03-23-07, 07:35 PM	#1
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,281 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Post process filtering First my specs: AMD 64 3200+ 1 gig RAM ATI x1300 512mb I have fiddled with all the settings for best picture and performance. Much to do about the post processing, I truly believe this game was made for the post processing. My reasoning is without the filter the picture looks fuzzy and bright, not clean and crisp like SH3. My logic here is when the post processing is applied the fuzzy graphics interact with the post processing giving the appearance you see. Not only that, I have the sliders mid-way, water glare on, caustic on and 3d waves on. The game actually runs smoother with the post processing on. I ran the game for about an hour in the post process and I like the post processing. I think it adds some thing to the game and to me the overall graphics picture is better. Just my take on it fellas. Give it a try. It grows on you like fungus after a while. Back to my sub __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-23-07, 07:41 PM	#2
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I agree about the filter, it grows on me too. With FSAA it would look like art. I still cant get my head around the fact that less powerful computers are enjoying this game without stutters, though. __________________

03-23-07, 09:00 PM	#7
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	You too got ATI, TDK? __________________

03-24-07, 07:22 AM	#10
Deep Six Ensign Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: England, Manchester. Posts: 235 Downloads: 104 Uploads: 0	Yeah it does grow on you....I found it overly dark to begin with increasing the "Gamma" in game does not really work because you then get lighter nights...It's just a matter of fiddling with your CRT/TFT settings....BUT the drawback in this method is it then hands over to the next game you are playing....So you have to fiddle again....The gamma thing is a little twitchy on the slider would have been nice to use the enter key to increase/decrease by one increment...That way it only effects SH4 and not your default TFT/CRT settings. Deep six __________________

03-24-07, 07:27 AM	#11
Greggy_D Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 8 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	What exactly does the PPF change or modify? When looking at the game with and without the PPF, I thought it looked similiar. Maybe I'm not picking up on the subtle changes. __________________ Greggy D.

03-23-07, 07:48 PM	#3
Cakewalk Engineer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 212 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Post Processing does indeed increase FPS... interesting.:hmm:

03-23-07, 08:51 PM	#5
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I'll have to give this more of a go. I did notice things seemed richer (not just a bit grainy) with it on. Without it on, everything just looks smudged.

03-23-07, 08:59 PM	#6
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I've come to really like the look of the post process filtering, and my mid range system runs this game with maxed out graphics with no trouble at all. I had a few hiccups early on, until I selected 'Application Controlled' in the AA and AF settings in my video card's control panel. After that, smooth sailing.

03-24-07, 07:44 AM	#12
Mud Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 541 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	Looks like I'm the only one then with a FPS decrease , about 5 to 7 FPS lesser on a 6600 gt :hmm: Got the latest drivers and run the DX version that comes with the box. Mud