HDR in games and real life

[Frag Maniac]

Actually that seems an accurate example of how many games show HDR, but I agree that's not a good example of how HDR is added to photos. I disagree that the top ones show HDR being removed though, because it's a misnomer. You can retouch photos to remove glare and hence add contrast, but HDR is a post effect treatment, thus no stock photos have it.

I think the point of all this though, dare we stray from the topic, is that HDR in games is rarely done properly. So often is it just too glowy and bright, vs subtle and natural. Even IW, whom have done marvelous things in rendering realistic graphics at high FPS with their last two titles, seem to have fubared the HDR somewhat on MW2.

MW2's controversial airport level is just annoyingly glowy and over the top with the "God rays" blinding you through the sky lights. I also find the last level in the Zodiac to be over the top with the bright orange reflections of the sun off the water. Sadly whenever a title is primarily made for console and the PC version an afterthought, we often get such poorly done effects.

Cute avatar of the white kitty btw. It looks to be focusing so intently. I think I'll call that pic "Cat on Wire". LOL