NBA 2K16 Video - Steph Curry with Mouth Guard - "Beyond the Shadows" Video on Monday

[MikeGSW]

Quote: Originally Posted by stillfeelme

What he is saying is it wouldn't look the same as a mirror but the actual reflection plane doesn't change. The actual physics behind it doesn't change. The only thing that changes is what you are able to see based off the hardwood floor, angle and distance and lighting source. I think it is funny but unless 2K is hiring a lighting expert/engineer and is willing to go into details of each stadium and how the actual jerseys shows up then the reflection will not be right. There should also be shadows on the court but we are going Beyond the Shadows we are talking lighting and mirror effects. I think this is already in the game though but I had to say it anyway lol.

Good job on the clarification.

[Sundown]

Quote: Originally Posted by stillfeelme

What he is saying is it wouldn't look the same as a mirror but the actual reflection plane doesn't change. The actual physics behind it doesn't change. The only thing that changes is what you are able to see based off the hardwood floor, angle and distance and lighting source. I think it is funny but unless 2K is hiring a lighting expert/engineer and is willing to go into details of each stadium and how the actual jerseys shows up then the reflection will not be right. There should also be shadows on the court but we are going Beyond the Shadows we are talking lighting and mirror effects. I think this is already in the game though but I had to say it anyway lol.

Thanks for explaining, stillfeelme. I'd use an image to explain but I'm without a mouse or wacom, and also lazy.

As far as lighting experts and engineers go, 2K already has one of the best guys in the business from what I know. Naty Hoffman's the VP of Technology and I've been using some of his Siggraph papers on physically based rendering as a resource at work. Technology wise they know what they're doing, and I'm pretty sure/hopeful the missing reflection is just an early build issue since player reflections (and shadows) have been in 2K for a long time. Improvements that are needed are likely more of an art direction/time issue.

[The 24th Letter]

Quote: Originally Posted by stillfeelme

What he is saying is it wouldn't look the same as a mirror but the actual reflection plane doesn't change. The actual physics behind it doesn't change. The only thing that changes is what you are able to see based off the hardwood floor, angle and distance and lighting source. .

Bingo....that's what I was getting at


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[hesko]

skin a lil too pale, he supposed to be gold. lol
countdown til trailer!!!!

[WISports]

We talking about mirrors now?!


Maybe we should get back to chipped teeth and lighting talk.

[redsox4evur]

Quote: Originally Posted by WISports

We talking about mirrors now?! Maybe we should get back to chipped teeth and lighting talk.

We are still talking about the perfectly fine lighting...

[WISports]

Quote: Originally Posted by redsox4evur

We are still talking about the perfectly fine lighting...

My bad. Didn't know I was in a 2K14 thread.

[The 24th Letter]

I think NBA 2K14 is only like $10 at GameStop now....


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