why aren't cut-scenes just MP4/videos?

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SushiiRack
Junior Member

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

These brief moments aren’t fixed videos; they can be generated at any frame rate to achieve the desired visual quality.

SushiiRack

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #1

These brief moments aren’t fixed videos; they can be generated at any frame rate to achieve the desired visual quality.

_PandaCraft_
Member

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

If the cut-scene appeared overly polished compared to the rest of the game, it could feel out of place and diminish the overall experience. By creating it within the engine, it blends seamlessly with the gameplay, offering a smoother shift between scenes.

_PandaCraft_

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #2

thibdu87
Member

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01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

many of them are just clips, which is why FPS spikes dramatically during certain scenes (or reach 60fps).

thibdu87

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #3

many of them are just clips, which is why FPS spikes dramatically during certain scenes (or reach 60fps).

iFreestyleCab
Junior Member

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

due to realism

iFreestyleCab

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #4

due to realism

Velizar06
Posting Freak

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01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

I generally avoid pre-recorded cutscenes since they can be distracting. This is because they were filmed in a different environment than the one you're playing in, and they often run at a different frame rate than your game.

Velizar06

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #5

minechad
Junior Member

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

Keep most of the work in memory. The rendered view uses less storage than fully pre-rendered content.

minechad

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #6

Keep most of the work in memory. The rendered view uses less storage than fully pre-rendered content.

master_scope
Posting Freak

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01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

Imagine you’re in Witcher 3. Before the cut scene, you hold a sword in your hand. When the scene starts, that sword stays there to feel more authentic. If it were a pre-rendered cut scene, the developer would have placed the sword inside its sheath.

master_scope

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #7

xXFeKoXx
Junior Member

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

Additionally, any modifications to your armor will affect the final visuals. For instance, Shadow of Mordor features pre-rendered cut scenes that alter your character's appearance during cutscenes, which can feel quite abrupt.

xXFeKoXx

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #8

Ibooo
Junior Member

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

Many games relied on them before real-time graphics became more advanced. They now account for about 80% of total assets. Today there are plenty of reasons to include them directly in games.

Ibooo

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #9

Many games relied on them before real-time graphics became more advanced. They now account for about 80% of total assets. Today there are plenty of reasons to include them directly in games.

josh_k1310
Member

224

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM

#10

Creating pre-rendered quick time events would be extremely challenging.

josh_k1310

01-23-2020, 10:56 PM #10

Creating pre-rendered quick time events would be extremely challenging.

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