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TheFourthFocus | Virtual Photography
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Приєднався 31 лип 2023
Welcome to TheFourthFocus | Here you'll find in-depth photo mode reviews and guides to help you get the best out of the modern art of video game photography, and of course, the home of The Virtual Photography Awards.
Death Stranding 2 Instant Camera
The "Instant Camera" feature in Death Stranding 2 is NOT the real photo mode, but it is a fascinating inclusion of photography as an in-game mechanic!
DEATH STRANDING 2 // INSTANT CAMERA MODE
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DEATH STRANDING 2 // INSTANT CAMERA MODE
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Stellar Blade's Impressive Photo Mode Revealed
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A breakdown and closer look at everything shown in the recent reveal of Stellar Blade's impressive new photo mode, coming soon in a free update STELLAR BLADE // PHOTO MODE REVEALED ✍️Blog version: thefourthfocus.com/post/impressive-stellar-blade-photo-mode-revealed 🗂️Chapters: 0:00 Stellar Blade 0:34 Photo Mode 1:01 Camera & Shutter 1:56 Display 3:25 Decorations 3:54 Characters 4:36 Lighting 🔗L...
Astro Bot Photo Mode, VIP Bots & All Photo Boards
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How to unlock the Astro Bot photo mode and use it to capture shots of any VIP Bot, plus where to find all of the carnival-style photo board opportunities 🗂️Chapters: 0:00 Astro Bot 1:52 Unlocking Photo Mode 2:56 Preserving VIPs 5:08 All Photo Boards 🔗Links: Subscribe: youtube.com/@TheFourthFocus?sub_confirmation=1 Website: thefourthfocus.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheFourthFocus X.com: twitte...
Star Wars Outlaws Photo Mode Review
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Star Wars Outlaws sees the first brand new photo mode from Ubisoft in quite some time, and it has a good feature set that it would be criminal not to take advantage of. Get all the details in this in-depth photo mode review from a photographer's perspective... STAR WARS OUTLAWS // PHOTO MODE REVIEW ✍️Blog version: thefourthfocus.com/post/star-wars-outlaws-photo-mode-review 🗂️Chapters: 0:00 Star...
Gori: Cuddly Carnage Photo Mode Review
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A hover-boarding cat that gratuitously dismembers mythical rainbow beasts, photo opportunities don't get much more unique than this! Get all the details in this in-depth photo mode review from a photographer's perspective... GORI:CUDDLY CARNAGE // PHOTO MODE REVIEW ✍️Blog version: thefourthfocus.com/post/gori-cuddly-carnage-photo-mode-review 🗂️Chapters: 0:00 I Do Not Like Cats 1:20 The Photo Mo...
Alan Wake 2 Photo Mode Explained
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A detailed breakdown of the Alan Wake 2 photo mode with every feature & setting explained from a photographer's perspective and made easy for anyone to understand... ALAN WAKE 2 // PHOTO MODE EXPLAINED ✍️Blog version: thefourthfocus.com/post/alan-wake-2-photo-mode-explained 🗂️Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Presets 2:59 Camera Modes 4:00 Camera Settings 5:54 Effects 9:03 Lighting 12:08 Frames 12:55 O...
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Photo Mode Review
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Senua's Saga sets a new visual standard & provides in-game photographers with an example of exactly what a photo mode should be. Get all the details in this in-depth photo mode review from a photographer's perspective... SENUA'S SAGA // PHOTO MODE REVIEW ✍️Blog version: thefourthfocus.com/post/senuas-saga-hellblade-ii-photo-mode-review 🗂️Chapters: 0:00 Senua's Saga: Hellblade II 2:16 The Photo ...
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - All Photo Mode Options
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No chatter, just all of the options and settings of the Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Photo Mode demonstrated in full. TheFourthFocus | Virtual Photography 🗂️Chapters: 0:14 Camera 0:48 Focus 1:40 Character Positioning 2:12 3-Point Lighting 3:26 Filters 4:09 Effects 🔗Links: Subscribe: youtube.com/@TheFourthFocus?sub_confirmation=1 Website: thefourthfocus.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheFourthFocus ...
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Photo Mode Revealed
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📷Free cam | ⚙️Manual focus & DoF | 💃Character positioning | 💡3-point lighting | 🎨Filters | 🪄Effects... Here's a breakdown of everything we can learn from the reveal of the photo mode in Senua's Saga Hellblade II SENUA'S SAGA: HELLBLADE II // PHOTO MODE REVEAL ✍️Blog version: www.thefourthfocus.com/post/senuas-saga-hellblade-ii-photo-mode-revealed 🔗Links: Subscribe: youtube.com/@TheFourthFocus?s...
Stellar Blade Needs A PM
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Stellar Blade is more than just a fetish and needs a photo mode. It could get one too...if you ask for it. 🔗Links: Subscribe: youtube.com/@TheFourthFocus?sub_confirmation=1 Website: thefourthfocus.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheFourthFocus X.com: TheFourthFocus Instagram: thefourthfocus Threads: www.threads.net/@thefourthfocus Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/thefourthf...
Rise of the Rōnin Lighting Guide
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This guide to the photo mode lighting Mode in Rise of the Rōnin will tell you exactly how the lights work and offer tips on how to best make use of them when creating more sophisticated lighting in your shots. #riseoftheronin RISE OF THE RONIN // LIGHTING GUIDE ✍️Blog version: www.thefourthfocus.com/post/rise-of-the-rōnin-lighting-guide 🗂️Chapters: 0:00 Rise of the Rōnin 0:38 Light Placement 2:...
Rise of the Rōnin Photo Mode Review
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Team Ninja have once again shown their affinity for photography with an excellent photo mode that makes Rise of the Rōnin as enjoyable to photograph as it is to play. Get all the details in this in-depth photo mode review from a photographer's perspective... RISE OF THE RONIN // PHOTO MODE REVIEW ✍️Blog version: www.thefourthfocus.com/post/rise-of-the-rōnin-photo-mode-review 🗂️Chapters: 0:00 Ri...
Abtos Covert Photo Mode Review
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Abtos Covert has an unconventional photo mode with some major flaws, but one that also has a few marvellous features that elevate it above the norm. Find out all about it in this in-depth photo mode review from a photographer's perspective... ABTOS COVERT // PHOTO MODE REVIEW ✍️Blog version: www.thefourthfocus.com/post/abtos-covert-photo-mode-review 🗂️Chapters: 0:00 Abtos Covert 1:16 The Photo ...
Marvel's Spider Man 2 Action Figure Update
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Go miniature for a bit of action figure-style fun with the latest update to the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 photo mode MARVEL'S SPIDER_MAN 2 // ACTION FIGURE UPDATE ✍️Blog version: www.thefourthfocus.com/post/marvel-s-spider-man-2-action-figure-update #spiderman2ps5 🔗Links: Subscribe: youtube.com/@TheFourthFocus?sub_confirmation=1 Website: thefourthfocus.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheFourthFocus X....
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - This Is Not A Photo Mode
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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Photo Mode Review
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Photo Mode Revealed
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8 Photo Mode Changes in The Last of Us Part II Remastered
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The Virtual Photography Awards FULL SHOWCASE & WINNERS 2023
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The Talos Principle Photo Mode Hands On
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The Talos Principle Photo Mode Hands On
Great tutorial. I really need to use multi light sources more. I too wish chromatic aberration could be turned off (in game too) and a fully free camera not sometimes restricted by cut scenes would be awesome.
I only wish that you could rotate the body for this one.
Just the kind of channel I wanted to find as I’m getting more interested in virtual photography. Have tried the AW2 photo mode a lot, but you gave some useful tips to further enhance my output. One thing that bugs me with most photo modes I’ve tried is the blank faces and vacant look on the face of the main character. In AW2 Alan is ok but Saga often looks ”blank”.
Yes, that can be a common problem, Jin in Ghost of Tsushima is especially bad for that. It can help when the photo mode includes facial expressions, though it's the ability to change the character's gaze direction that is really needed. Glad you found and like the channel, thanks for the comment😊👍
Was this released yet?
No, still no word on an exact date that I've seen either but it is hopefully not too far away seeing as it looks well developed
@@TheFourthFocus hopefully soon! I wasn't expecting this game to be so damn good graphically.
@drewbearloveshoney agreed, I look forward to seeing what people do with the photo mode - besides the obvious 😆
Best tutorial I've seen on how I basically do my set photography and set up for film, and that it's in game and available to study and learn... blown away. Not like I wasn't already hugely impressed by Remedy and AW2, but the talent coming in and using it, my gosh. Hello brand new world full of photographers, DOPs, creatives ❤. Thank you for this amazing tutorial!
Thank you for the fantastic feedback. I've always been keen to emphasise the crossover and transfer of skills between in-game and IRL photography, so that's really great to hear. Check out the website too, you might be particularly interested in The Virtual Photography Awards on there as showcase of the level of talent that is out there😊👍
@TheFourthFocus definitely! I follow a few virtual photogs as it's an art form often snobbed but as your videos show, just as real as real is, but difficult to find everyone out there. Not everyone knows they are true artists! 💜
How is that possible? You have lighting control and I don’t, and you have more options and I don’t have the same. How do I get it on PS5?
Ah yes, I forget that the original PS4 version doesn't have all of the photo mode options. You'll need Spider-Man Remastered, Spider-Man Miles Morales, or Spider-Man 2 to have the custom lighting in the photo mode. Sorry for any confusion
@TheFourthFocus Oh this is sad and I also found out if I want lighting options I have to upgrade to the PS5 version for $15 and I don't have a single dollar it's sad honestly
There now is a short cut button to enter photo mode directly without going through the pause menu (not sure when exactly it was added). I believe, by default it is on "Y". Awesome video!
Thanks for the heads-up, that is a very welcome addition😎👍
All this so people can beat their meat.😂😂
I don’t understand the point of this, does anybody really care about photo mode?
In this game? Hell yeah, people care and the motive is obvious, People has been asking for it since before the release.
Yes lots of people, just like real photography. I hope one day you find your creativity too 😉👍
Shift up was not kidding when they said they wanted to do it right!
Yes indeed, they seem to have spent the time wisely 😊👍
this is gonna be insane
I'm sure people will have fun with it 😉
Get ready for the internet to be flooded with up skirt shots. Lol😂
I think some crudeness is inevitable, though there will be some more thoughtful shots too I'm sure...😶😆
Stellar blade + PC + photo mode + nude mod = heaven. Rip broke Sony fan boys 😂🤣
I'm sure they'll confirm the PC release date at some point, then all the mod boys can get excited 😆
Death Stranding 1 has one of the best photo modes in terms of poses, facial expressions, and fine-tuning of character body and eye positioning. I only wish it had a cool lighting setup. Maybe we'll see that in DS2?
Yes, you're right. The posing options are still ahead of most other photo modes out there and it will be really interesting to see if KojiProd have taken that any further. Custom lighting is always welcome of course😎👍
This was extremely informative. I'm not one for taking photos in video games, but for one or two here and there, but after seeing this? I want to. This was so well done, professional grade editing, voice over, and information! This was an amazing breakdown of photo mode and I learned some new things about cameras! :D
It's really great to hear that you found the video interesting and I really appreciate the feedback on the quality. I'm certainly no professional when it comes to video edits yet but if it inspires you at all to try the photo mode then I'll consider that a job done 😄👍
It looks very complete in terms of options, when I saw the trailer, I thought this is a professional photography program! I'm glad how well they do their job in Shift up.
Yes, they definitely seem to have put a lot of effort into it. The only major unknown is the camera range & movement but I'd be surprised if they got that wrong
WTF!
Haha, it looks like a bit of fun doesn't it 😄👍
@@TheFourthFocus definitely, looks crazy...
In true Kojima fashion 😂
This is pretty neat to see and has me looking forward to the actual photo mode. Also, those animations are looking extremely slick!
Yes, fantastic motion capture on those. I have a feeling that this might look better than the main parts of the game setting as it's a small and isolated mode, but it's still exciting to think about what else there will be in store😄
The polaroid photo looks so real. Such a beautiful game
You should see the one just announced for Death Stranding 2! 😲
Man... Final fantasy 15 type of ending huh
🤷♂️
LETS GO FINALLY
There's technically still no exact release date, but at least we can see it exists now 😄
Can you send your photos to your PC for printing
Yes, you simply export the captures from the PS5 to a USB drive and then take them anywhere you like 👍
@@TheFourthFocus thanks for advice
@@peterheidstra383 my pleasure 👍
So guess how much we can get DLC.
That's a good point actually, I completely assumed it was a free update but I don't think that's been said anywhere yet and it is just the photo mode update that is confirmed to be free for all players
I max the graphics out on the PS5 itself so the only thing you have to do is take the screenshot. Most people don't know how to do that
Photo mode is mostly about the composition of your own original shots and not just screenshotting the game 😉
It's beautiful, now just wait for the PC game 🥰
Shift Up confirmed that it is coming to PC, just not sure exactly when 😄
@@TheFourthFocus3 to 4 years i guess
Well, the studio's comment was "in the near future" I think, so it should be sooner than that 😉
@@DaniLovesArtXD No way, my guess late 2025 or early 2026.
Okay now it looks like I HAVE to get the game😂
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, it's actually a lot of fun to play and the photo mode looks like it should be excellent
Love that they (seemingly) took their time & went all out for this photo mode.
Yes absolutely, it has been a few months of waiting but that's worth it for this kind of feature set I think😎👍
wait... where did you get these footage? I saw only the speed up one, and already took 40 minutes to analyse it frame by frame haha
From the same high-speed preview. I was hoping that there would be something more on the press portal but no
@@TheFourthFocus whaaaat? Did I download a shortened version of a shortened preview?😭 Bah anyways I had everything needed but... Damn!🤣
Not sure which parts you are referring to exactly, the high-speed preview had 3 PM clips, did you not have that?
@@TheFourthFocus I think I saw just one then? I just recorded the State of Play part I think... Anyways, no big deal. And you'd know what part I mean if you'd watch my content...😭😭😭 (JK I know you don't have this kind of time)
@shinobi_space All three were in State of Play I think...😉😆 Actually, you're right. I just went to have another look and only two of the clips were shown in that. It must have been a slightly shorter trailer than the one posted separately
Nice. I thought about doing this. Good to see it will work
It does indeed and you can keep any bot you like, just not all at once in a single save😉
Every game needs a photo mode, I don’t give my damn whether it looks like shit
The game looks good, it's just the photo mode that is a bit too simplistic. A bit less camera collision and an added zoom function, and it would be a lot better 😎👍
Thank you!
My pleasure, hope it was helpful for you😊👍
I've spend more hours in exploring the photo mode rather then roaming around New York....daaaaaaammnn
And this version of New York itself is full of photographic opportunity too 😄👍
I love the photo mode but hate the screenshots convert into a flat SDR image
That's a perpetual problem with HDR and screenshots to be honest, but some games do seem to convert better / worse than other as it all depends on how they execute the HDR. It's frustrating that there is still no universally compatible standard for HDR image files
@@TheFourthFocus ah bummer. Thanks for the response. I just recently built my current PC so this is the first game I’ve ever played on PC in HDR. I wasn’t aware of the HDR capturing issues.
Well, I liked this PM. Nice express review, Mik! I hope Shinobi will also do it, but an hour-long version, 😁how can he;) So, it would be great to see your collaborative review or opinion on any photo mode. ...And congratulations on getting your 600 subscribers! 🎉
Oh, I hadn't noticed that 600 had just ticked over, very nice to see 😊
My photo mode doesn't display the " take photo" icon. How do I fix ?
You just need to press "Hide Interface" and then take a screenshot of the clean image. The buttons will vary by platform but on PS5 for example, that is Triangle to hide the UI and the Create button to screenshot👍
Nearly spat my dinner out when I saw this on the explore page! Tried to create light trails in Gran Turismo a few times and never had any luck. Thanks for the tips!
Great to hear that it was a good recommendation, thanks for checking it out and have fun getting some shots 😎👍
What a unique concept for a channel! I hope it reaches a lot more people.
Hey thanks, I appreciate the comment and glad you like it. I hope it can continue to grow too 😊👍
Nice overview and review, Mik!
Thanks Paul, it took a couple of very late nights to get this one turned around vaguely on time, but I'm happy to have it out. Really enjoying the game so far👍
@@TheFourthFocus great to hear, i haven't been playing in a while, this one might bring me back...
@@TheWorldsOfGaming I was a bit concerned that it might be a generic Ubisoft open world in Star Wars clothes but that's not the case and it feels very different. My main criticism is too much stealth & sneaking, but the criminal underworld is really excellent
@@TheFourthFocus sounds good, looking forward to it…
The lack of lighting options are a bit disappointing, but then again I use GOWR's photo mode frequently, so I can't be too upset. I'll likely pick it up sometime down the line. Also, is the photo mode locked to cinematic bars? I haven't seen much about it being in 16:9. Hopefully I didn't miss you mentioning it in the video.
The game has 21:9 and 16:9 options and the photo mode will be in whichever aspect ratio you play in. The lack of custom lights is a shame of course, but this is easily superior to the GoW Ragnarök photo mode😉
Thanks for the review! Lots of really cool features here but I have to say I am REALLY disappointed that there is no additional lighting feature. Spotlights, fill lights, etc. would have really made this a full package.
Yes, I agree and that would have taken this up another level. Lighting is such an important part of photography and having that level of control with custom lights totally changes what you can do
Another great review! Was anticipating this one and now I'm excited to play it 😁
It's really good, I think you'll have a lot of fun. My worry was that it would be Far Cry in a Star Wars suit but that's not the case at all👌
Great review man! It's a pretty decent photo mode. But why is the video recorded in 21:9 and uploaded at 16:9? At fullscreen im basically watching a tiny rectangle 😭Other than that, great content!
Thanks for the feedback. In the rush to get this done in quicktime, I forgot to even look into how to upload it as native 21:9 UA-cam content. You should at least be able to pinch and zoom to fill the screen on a mobile device👍
spot on video, i had been expecting a massive following but came upon somewhere somewhat quaint instead in numbers (both in subscribers and comments) the same way alan wake and remedy itself remains underrated, yet still masterpieces. this vid's very pro, i cant wait for other videos
Thanks for the kind words and I will be sure to keep at it, hopefully things will grow 😎👍
My god... what a knowledge. Thank you for coming into my fyp
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it. Subscribe, and tell a friend!😄👍
Your shots look awesome you definitely just gave me some new ideas
Thank you for saying so and it's great to hear that they have given you some inspiration 😎👍
Thanks, this will be helpful. I have learnt the gameplay really quickly and hit some insane scores in arcade. But I do like to get lost in photo mode within games so this is a great idea thanks ❤😻
Thanks for the feedback and great to hear that it might help you get more out of the photo mode too 😎👍
I think the UI disappearing when moving is a great idea!!
It is a good idea but needs better implementation than as this one just ends up being more annoying because it's always turning back on
What an opening line! 😂
I'm nothing if not honest 😆
thank you, so appreciated!!
My pleasure, hope it was useful for you 😎👍
Awesome video! Thanks!
Many thanks, glad you liked it 😊👍