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#3980414 - 07/13/14 04:40 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: BeachAV8R]  
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Originally Posted By: BeachAV8R
IMHO, that second shot is not all that flattering. It lacks all of the pop and detail that the first shot definitely has.


Yeah, I agree. I must confess that I still haven't seen anything in the EDGE imagery to date that's really made me sit up and take notice. I suspect, however, that you need to see it in motion to really appreciate the improvements.

As regards that last picture, someone on ED's Facebook page commented something like "Love the nose lights. Perfect for finding the keys if you've dropped them or perhaps a stray packet of peanuts". biggrin


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#3980434 - 07/13/14 05:46 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: BeachAV8R]  
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Originally Posted By: BeachAV8R
IMHO, that second shot is not all that flattering. It lacks all of the pop and detail that the first shot definitely has.

reading

BeachAV8R


Was it meant to be flattering? Or were they trying to show low light conditions with cloud cover? I's rather see shots from all different aspects than just those perfect high noon shots smile

You are right though.. the staff photographer should be fired for not choosing a better time of day and perfect lighting conditions... :P

#3980440 - 07/13/14 06:00 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: NineLine]  
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Originally Posted By: SiThSpAwN
Was it meant to be flattering? Or were they trying to show low light conditions with cloud cover? I's rather see shots from all different aspects than just those perfect high noon shots smile


Yeah. I just personally would have picked a different shot composition for marketing purposes. Just a personal taste.. All that said, 99% of the shots on the ED Facebook page look really good. One of the best shots I've ever seen is this one:



Love that shot.

BeachAV8R

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#3980441 - 07/13/14 06:02 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: BeachAV8R]  
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Originally Posted By: BeachAV8R
IMHO, that second shot is not all that flattering. It lacks all of the pop and detail that the first shot definitely has.

It's the complete absence of shadows. It looks like there's no lighting at all, except for on those two distant buildings next to the tail. In reality, even ambient light generates soft shadows beneath an object. Without them, the F-86 looks like it isn't connected to the ground. The only thing that gives you any sense of the plane interacting with the ground are the projections from the nose lights. Without those, it would be impossible to understand if the plane were sitting on the ground or floating above it.


Originally Posted By: SiThSpAwN
Was it meant to be flattering? Or were they trying to show low light conditions with cloud cover? I's rather see shots from all different aspects than just those perfect high noon shots smile

A promotional screenshot should be flattering. Now are they trying to showcase the sky in low light conditions? Or are they trying to showcase the F-86. If the latter, it would have made more sense to show the light interacting with the aircraft.


Originally Posted By: SiThSpAwN

You are right though.. the staff photographer should be fired for not choosing a better time of day and perfect lighting conditions... :P

Come on. Why get so defensive? It was a legitimate criticism.


Now having said all that, the first picture looks very good.

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#3980443 - 07/13/14 06:04 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Chris2525]  
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Originally Posted By: Chris2525
It's the complete absence of shadows.

That was my thought too. The plane looks sort of pasted on the terrain as opposed to looking what I *know* DCS planes can look like with their gorgeous lighting and terrain..

BeachAV8R



#3980444 - 07/13/14 06:11 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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I've been longing for some Korean era action for so long...if the whole thing looked like that second pic all the time...I would still buy it. thumbsup


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#3980446 - 07/13/14 06:17 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Chris2525]  
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Not being defensive just pointing out the shot isn't for a marketing campaign, just a different shot.... You have remember its EDGE but not an EDGE built map as well... Black Sea isn't going to flatter much with old art assets...

Originally Posted By: Chris2525
Originally Posted By: BeachAV8R
IMHO, that second shot is not all that flattering. It lacks all of the pop and detail that the first shot definitely has.

It's the complete absence of shadows. It looks like there's no lighting at all, except for on those two distant buildings next to the tail. In reality, even ambient light generates soft shadows beneath an object. Without them, the F-86 looks like it isn't connected to the ground. The only thing that gives you any sense of the plane interacting with the ground are the projections from the nose lights. Without those, it would be impossible to understand if the plane were sitting on the ground or floating above it.


Originally Posted By: SiThSpAwN
Was it meant to be flattering? Or were they trying to show low light conditions with cloud cover? I's rather see shots from all different aspects than just those perfect high noon shots smile

A promotional screenshot should be flattering. Now are they trying to showcase the sky in low light conditions? Or are they trying to showcase the F-86. If the latter, it would have made more sense to show the light interacting with the aircraft.


Originally Posted By: SiThSpAwN

You are right though.. the staff photographer should be fired for not choosing a better time of day and perfect lighting conditions... :P

Come on. Why get so defensive? It was a legitimate criticism.


Now having said all that, the first picture looks very good.

#3983454 - 07/20/14 11:58 AM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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#3983509 - 07/20/14 02:56 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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#3983570 - 07/20/14 06:06 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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#3984960 - 07/23/14 05:23 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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Pre-Purchase Available Saturday!

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Dear all,

We know many of your are on pins and needles regarding the release of DCS: F-86F Sabre. I'm happy to report that the Pre-Purchase with open beta access will be be available this Saturday, July 26th, 2014.

Thanks,
Matt








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#3984971 - 07/23/14 05:33 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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Hot damn!!! I'll be seeing you guys over the Yalu! I never pre-purchase anything, but I may have to do it.


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#3985025 - 07/23/14 07:12 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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#3985032 - 07/23/14 07:20 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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#3985062 - 07/23/14 08:18 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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#3985065 - 07/23/14 08:22 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Silver_Dragon]  
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#3985068 - 07/23/14 08:24 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: SkateZilla]  
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Originally Posted By: Wags
Dear all,

We know many of your are on pins and needles regarding the release of DCS: F-86F Sabre. I'm happy to report that the Pre-Purchase with open beta access will be be available this Saturday, July 26th, 2014.

Thanks,
Matt


I'm away at the cottage this weekend. Please delay release until Sunday night. Actually, I'll be pretty tired come Sunday night. Please delay release until Monday. Thanks.


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Originally Posted By: Chris2525


I'm away at the cottage this weekend. Please delay release until Sunday night. Actually, I'll be pretty tired come Sunday night. Please delay release until Monday. Thanks.



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#3985072 - 07/23/14 08:27 PM Re: DCS: F-86F News [Re: Chris2525]  
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Originally Posted By: Chris2525
Originally Posted By: Wags
Dear all,

We know many of your are on pins and needles regarding the release of DCS: F-86F Sabre. I'm happy to report that the Pre-Purchase with open beta access will be be available this Saturday, July 26th, 2014.

Thanks,
Matt


I'm away at the cottage this weekend. Please delay release until Sunday night. Actually, I'll be pretty tired come Sunday night. Please delay release until Monday. Thanks.


Dont worry, we will all wait till you get back..

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