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4D Graphics: A Reality Only For PlayStation 3 (Demo Video Link Inside)

judas-savior · 2007-12-18 07:39:34

We all know what 3D graphics are - length, width & depth, but how many know what 4D graphics are? If you are one of the millions of people thinking 'What the %&$* are 4D graphics?', don't be alarmed. You've already seen them. Shocking isn't it? We all remember Kutaragi proclaiming not too long ago that PS3 would utilize 4D graphics, but what exactly did he mean?4D, from a developer's point of view, is is the progression of Life in time. It is where every tangible object in your game is living and constantly changing. As a result, change becomes an integral part of 4D graphics.But how does all of this become possible? The answer is the dynamic rendering of procedural textures. Sounds complicated, but it's not. Let me explain.... ----->http://www.psu.com/4D-Graphics--A-reality-only-for-PlayStation-3-Feature--a1063-p0.php[FYI - 4D Graphics or more correctly 4D Algorythms are not improved graphics, It relates to a tangible enviroment within a game which is living and constantly changing. The demo video's are not to show off amazing graphics but quick demo's of how some of these algorythms can be used within a gaming enviroment.] Please read the article or check out the other posts if you are unsure what exactly this is refering to as there as been a bit of confusion as to what 4D graphics are.^_^

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SemiMaster

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#51 SemiMaster

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[QUOTE="Torous"]If the changes in materials is scripted, then the result is not realistic. Now if it the changes were dynamic that would be 4D.judas-savior

I I beleive the goal is for it to be dynamic, I think?

See the new Indiana Jones game or Force Unleashed. Lucas Arts has some new dynamic destruction and damage engine where nothing explodes or breaks the same twice.

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#52 judas-savior

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[QUOTE="judas-savior"][QUOTE="Torous"]If the changes in materials is scripted, then the result is not realistic. Now if it the changes were dynamic that would be 4D.SemiMaster

I I beleive the goal is for it to be dynamic, I think?

See the new Indiana Jones game or Force Unleashed. Lucas Arts has some new dynamic destruction and damage engine where nothing explodes or breaks the same twice.

I think Fracture is going for something like that aswell..

Dynamic Destruction and 4D algorythms.. the ability to destoy and the worls to regrow.. would be sweet

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