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Photorealistic Video Game Graphics

'The Streets of Asia' Showcases the Power of Design

— April 9, 2012 — Tech
Tomorrow’s video games and computer animations will likely see the use of photorealistic graphics, as exemplified in 'The Streets of Asia' video.

Jacco Bikker has created a plethora of screenshots, which are almost indecipherable from real life without a second or third look. Created using a real-time CPU/GPU tracer (or, for non-tech-savvy folk, a technique which produces an image by following the path of light on an object) called 'Brigade,' this device changes the world of video games.

The pictures were posted on Sam Lapere’s blog, who works for a cloud computing company called OTOY. He claims that the astonishing detail and depth-of-field effects come close to what is possible on today’s high-end computers.

The results of the process are available on a YouTube demo that doesn’t actually do it justice, as the video quality is compromised from YouTube’s file compression.

Here’s hoping games and media in the future will look like everyday life.

Trend Themes
1. Photorealistic Graphics in Video Games - Advancements in CPU/GPU tracers like 'Brigade' are paving the way for video games with graphics that closely resemble real life.
2. Realistic Computer Animations - The use of photorealistic graphics in computer animations can create a new level of immersion and visual fidelity.
3. Improved Depth-of-field Effects - The development of techniques to replicate realistic depth-of-field effects in graphics can enhance the visual quality of video games and simulations.
Industry Implications
1. Video Game Development - Video game developers can leverage photorealistic graphics to create more immersive and visually stunning gaming experiences.
2. Film and Animation - The film and animation industry can utilize photorealistic graphics to enhance visual effects and create more realistic virtual worlds.
3. Augmented and Virtual Reality - The use of photorealistic graphics can greatly enhance the realism and immersion of augmented and virtual reality experiences.
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