Xherria Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 So I JUST got my new PC that can handle SL on Ultra...but I been using it on the step between High and Ultra. So I've been taking screen shots and realizing that on flickr and some tumblr posts they have people with amazingly realistic pics, I'm sure most/some are edited or touched up. Could I get some advice on settings for those types of perfect pics, and edit programs I could use? This is a Screen shot of how mine tend to comeout, and it's pretty but not that perfect type that I see so many people using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssaholicDirector Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 In regards to settings, there really isn't a magic setting. You of course want your pictures to be set in ultra. You want your shadow work to be very complex and cover both objects and avatars. I usually turn transparent water off if water is not seen from my pictures to help with lag. Windlight is the most important tool. Windlight can be found under World > Photo and Video > phototools. What windlight you will use will depend on the type of photo you are trying to take. Shadow work is very important for bringing photos to life and it is important to play with shadows and windlight settings to achieve the perfect look. You do not have to edit your photos if you don't want to, but many people do. Most people use Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and Photoscape for this. There are a few tutorials on YouTube that can teach you exactly how to edit a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xherria Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I haven't even turned shadows on so thank you, and I've played alittle with Windlight but being new, I still don't full understand it. I need to re-DL Gimp too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssaholicDirector Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 It can take some time to get used to it. Just play wiht the settings. Sometimes it takes me an hour or longer just to get everyting right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Faulds Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 When you are taking pictures you might want to check out the Black Dragon viewer. It's the basic SL viewer but the creator has pulled all the photography settings into an easy-access menu to make it super easy to play with settings if you want to get really fancy. Otherwise the photo suggestions work as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheriColette Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Yes there is much to learn about taking photos in SL..but equally many people are offering tips. Check out the photrgraphy dissusions in this forum. Im learning all the time. Also some blogs like meshbodyaddicts/photography/tips strawberrysingh-simple-photo-studio-free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tako Absent Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Also, anti-aliasing quality is not automatic when you shift your graphic settings (please correct me if I'm wrong). set your anti-aliasing to the max (16) if your computer can handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Giffen Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 You should also look at regular old real world photography tips. SL's camera has a fisheye lens so adjust accordingly. You can set multiple light sources and make multiple shadows. Use a 2nd avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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