Post by Chess on Oct 19, 2006 11:14:25 GMT 1
This bit is something many simmers struggle with. Fact is you can't expect to get great edited pictures if they don't look great in the first place.
Luckily, getting good, crisp-looking pictures isn't that difficult. Just follow these five simple steps.
The User Interface
You all know this, it's what you need to play the game. To adjust the game settings, click the button with the three dots on it. (...)
Game Settings
This is what the Game Settings panel looks like. Basic, maybe, but some people have never been here, so put up with me for a second.
Adjusting Graphic/Performance Options
This bit is *really* important, and you'll notice that if you have these settings at a low, your game will look drastically better once you've changed them.
Crank sim/object detail, texture detail and graphic effects options to high. I keep my lightning at medium mostly, but if you want more light, get it to high as well.
If you're not familiar with the more technical side of the game, don't touch the rest. Reflections on/of makes your mirror actually mirror stuff, so if you like that in pictures, turn it on as well.
Adjusting Camera Options
Snapshot size: If you're going for editing, put this to large. It will make your pictures larger (no kidding?) which is easier to edit. Note: If you're making pictures for a story, put the setting to 'medium'. Large pictures will look choppy in the albums on the exchange, medium sized pictures will look a lot better.
Snapshot picture quality: Many people who don't know about this option get frustrated with others taking better pics than theirs. Snap it to 'high', and you'll be delighted with the effects!
Adjusting Game Options
At last we arrive at the Game Options, and here's a little trick even seasoned editors often don't know about.
Let's say you've done everything I told you to, but your game still looks less detailed than it should.
This is probably caused by your computer not being able to handle the graphics. We can, however, reduce the amount of memory used, so your computer can take on the higher graphic settings.
Basically, put all your Lot View Options to 'off' or 'small'. You won't get a far sight when you look around the neighbourhood, but who cares about that when you want to take pictures of sims?
A last warning
Now we're on the topic of graphic-heavy settings: Try and put as less objects/walls/other sims on your lot as possible. Keep your lot as small as possible. All these precautions will cause your computer to have less trouble with memory and will increase your chances of getting higher quality settings, and therefor pictures.
Now go out there and amaze the world with your incredible snapshots!
Luckily, getting good, crisp-looking pictures isn't that difficult. Just follow these five simple steps.
The User Interface
You all know this, it's what you need to play the game. To adjust the game settings, click the button with the three dots on it. (...)
Game Settings
This is what the Game Settings panel looks like. Basic, maybe, but some people have never been here, so put up with me for a second.
Adjusting Graphic/Performance Options
This bit is *really* important, and you'll notice that if you have these settings at a low, your game will look drastically better once you've changed them.
Crank sim/object detail, texture detail and graphic effects options to high. I keep my lightning at medium mostly, but if you want more light, get it to high as well.
If you're not familiar with the more technical side of the game, don't touch the rest. Reflections on/of makes your mirror actually mirror stuff, so if you like that in pictures, turn it on as well.
Adjusting Camera Options
Snapshot size: If you're going for editing, put this to large. It will make your pictures larger (no kidding?) which is easier to edit. Note: If you're making pictures for a story, put the setting to 'medium'. Large pictures will look choppy in the albums on the exchange, medium sized pictures will look a lot better.
Snapshot picture quality: Many people who don't know about this option get frustrated with others taking better pics than theirs. Snap it to 'high', and you'll be delighted with the effects!
Adjusting Game Options
At last we arrive at the Game Options, and here's a little trick even seasoned editors often don't know about.
Let's say you've done everything I told you to, but your game still looks less detailed than it should.
This is probably caused by your computer not being able to handle the graphics. We can, however, reduce the amount of memory used, so your computer can take on the higher graphic settings.
Basically, put all your Lot View Options to 'off' or 'small'. You won't get a far sight when you look around the neighbourhood, but who cares about that when you want to take pictures of sims?
A last warning
Now we're on the topic of graphic-heavy settings: Try and put as less objects/walls/other sims on your lot as possible. Keep your lot as small as possible. All these precautions will cause your computer to have less trouble with memory and will increase your chances of getting higher quality settings, and therefor pictures.
Now go out there and amaze the world with your incredible snapshots!