The real color of the Atlantic should be ...... - Page 2

Seeadler · 02-27-10, 07:01 AM

I made these pics 1986 in the North Atlantic in the area of Newfoundland, Labrador, Grand Banks.
Depending on weather, location, time of day, ..., the water color is very different.

Alex · 02-27-10, 07:24 AM

@ Seeadler : Very cool pics, Sir, thanks for sharing.

What matters might not be water colour really, but the weather, in fact

. That impacts water colour (probably not in the game though

).
Can't wait to stare at my beloved shades of grey.

W_clear · 02-27-10, 08:36 AM

I know the water color is very different,But we must be unified one most people are recognized by color..

Hartmann · 02-27-10, 08:41 AM

There are infinite combinations of colours and light , and it´s impossible representate it with a single colour set in a simulator .

The next step must be a realtime variation of colour and lights in combination with the weather

Galanti · 02-27-10, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartmann

There are infinite combinations of colours and light , and it´s impossible representate it with a single colour set in a simulator

I think that's why devs usually go with a more artistic interpretation of the colour, and so far in the Silent Hunter series I have preferred stock water colours. IMO modders may do better to focus on textures, efffects and water behavior than colours.

Armistead · 02-27-10, 09:14 AM

I think the water is fine as you have it in real env..

go for that overall look

Seeadler · 02-27-10, 10:23 AM

The question is how far in SH5 the ocean color is influenced by pixel shaders, and how far these shaders are customizable for modders?

Here are examples from my own little project, the look/color of the water here is influenced only by shaders. I can change according to the location, weather and other conditions the used shader files and this produced different aspects of the water.

The Enigma · 02-27-10, 10:26 AM

This one looks great:

02-27-10, 07:24 AM	#17
Alex Dominant Wolf Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,143 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	@ Seeadler : Very cool pics, Sir, thanks for sharing. What matters might not be water colour really, but the weather, in fact . That impacts water colour (probably not in the game though ). Can't wait to stare at my beloved shades of grey. __________________

02-27-10, 08:41 AM	#19
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	There are infinite combinations of colours and light , and it´s impossible representate it with a single colour set in a simulator . The next step must be a realtime variation of colour and lights in combination with the weather __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

02-27-10, 10:26 AM	#23
The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	This one looks great: __________________

02-27-10, 07:01 AM	#16
Seeadler Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,096 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	I made these pics 1986 in the North Atlantic in the area of Newfoundland, Labrador, Grand Banks. Depending on weather, location, time of day, ..., the water color is very different.

02-27-10, 08:36 AM	#18
W_clear Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 111 Uploads: 0	I know the water color is very different,But we must be unified one most people are recognized by color..

02-27-10, 09:14 AM	#21
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I think the water is fine as you have it in real env.. go for that overall look

02-27-10, 10:23 AM	#22
Seeadler Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,096 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	The question is how far in SH5 the ocean color is influenced by pixel shaders, and how far these shaders are customizable for modders? Here are examples from my own little project, the look/color of the water here is influenced only by shaders. I can change according to the location, weather and other conditions the used shader files and this produced different aspects of the water.