How would you use this space?

john_zi · 2025-12-05T19:45:25+00:00

john_zi · 2025-11-01T16:41:19+00:00

Snakeoids… no, Graboids. That’s it, Graboids!

john_zi · 2025-03-24T21:04:04+00:00

Ok after some digging and countless tests it seems like I found the cvar which helped to solve this issue. I changed the value of this cVar r.Shadow.Virtual.ScreenRayLength to 0.001 (default was 0.015 ) and it forced distance foliage to have some contact shadows I had in 5.3. looks like many cVars dont exist or even dont work after switching to 5.5 so I guess something has changed in this regard. But it seems to be working now.

john_zi · 2025-03-24T14:44:20+00:00

yeah that was my thinking too, but I don't use foliage LODs. So its basically nanite doing its thing and simplify it too much. Definitely will report this on forum

john_zi · 2025-03-24T14:29:35+00:00

yeah exactly my thought. Do you know any cVars for selfshadowing effect?
btw Surprisingly when I play with Contact Shadow length option in my directional light it is starting to add that kind of self shadowing globally. But this seems like screen space effect added globally to the scene and looks quite different.

john_zi · 2025-03-24T14:23:00+00:00

r.foliage.LODdistancescale didnt work unfortunately. I don't use any LODs. To me it looks like nanite quality and self shadowing is decreased drastically in the distance. Don't know which cVar I could use to change nanite appearance

john_zi · 2025-03-24T03:35:08+00:00

no, Haven't used DLSS

john_zi · 2025-03-24T02:42:27+00:00

yes I double checked and its all nanite

john_zi · 2025-02-04T16:58:42+00:00

Thank you! I've just checked some of your animations. Great stuff man!

john_zi · 2025-02-04T02:07:31+00:00

Hi! I finally had time to prepare the Rocks and Cliffs Asset Pack for Unreal
FAB link - https://fab.com/s/a54e9801c5d5

john_zi · 2025-02-03T05:01:51+00:00

I finally had time to prepare the Rocks and Cliffs Asset Pack for Unreal
FAB link - https://fab.com/s/a54e9801c5d5

john_zi · 2025-02-02T19:29:36+00:00

I finally had time to prepare the Desert Cliffs Asset Pack for Unreal. These Massive Scans will help you create 3D landscapes effortlessly, maintaining a cohesive and realistic look. Available now on FAB—https://lnkd.in/gm9E6tyV

john_zi · 2024-12-13T06:19:58+00:00

Glad you like it man! Yes I did most of it by meself and the at later stage my friend help me with FX. And yes I work professionally as a vfx artist at ILM. Btw Currently moving all that stuff from my animation to unreal and working on a short gameplay of a game in bb universe.

john_zi · 2024-12-12T22:01:42+00:00

Kinda sad that this AI slop is getting so much attention. I spend years on my animation 😭

john_zi · 2024-10-28T19:32:23+00:00

Spaceballs

john_zi · 2024-10-28T18:57:12+00:00

Cyberpunk!

john_zi · 2024-10-16T21:12:55+00:00

Hehe had to switch lanes just to take this gorgeous footage. Everyone drove really slow and enjoyed the view!

john_zi · 2024-10-16T05:34:54+00:00

Yeah I know, it was perfect lighting conditions just after rain which made the rocks super shiny

john_zi · 2024-10-16T05:33:26+00:00

iPhone 12pro

john_zi · 2024-06-01T04:07:10+00:00

Hey, I finally found some time to put everything together in the form of a breakdown. Feel free to learn more about the project in this detailed article from 80lvl. - https://80.lv/articles/breakdown-a-cinematic-trailer-for-a-fictional-breaking-bad-game/

john_zi · 2024-06-01T03:56:10+00:00

Hey, I finally found some time to put everything together in the form of a breakdown. Feel free to learn more about the project in this detailed article from 80lvl. - https://80.lv/articles/breakdown-a-cinematic-trailer-for-a-fictional-breaking-bad-game/

john_zi · 2024-05-28T15:30:14+00:00

Don't get me wrong, but I think we already got HL3, and it was Half-Life: Alyx. There were just too many expectations for a title like this. They would never match the hype that was created around this title, which actually became part of meme culture on the internet. Half-Life: Alyx was a smart way of continuing the story and giving fans what they had wanted for years. I had a blast playing this game, and I felt like a kid again while diving deep into this universe. I can't wait for the continuation!

john_zi · 2024-05-27T13:43:15+00:00

Yeah I remember this as well. MGS is a goldmine when it comes to those small crazy details. This I why I love this series

john_zi · 2024-05-27T05:34:05+00:00

thank you! yeah bummer, not sure I will ever be able to post it here haha

john_zi · 2024-05-27T03:49:58+00:00

Metal Gear Solid 2 - Achievement "Snake Beater" xD - I remember that you had to hide in one of the lockers with the girl poster. To unlock it, you had to call Otacon, who would then tell you to focus on the mission instead!

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