Photo Mode has officially been added to God of War Ragnarok. I love what the community has shared so far.
To help you create more perfect shots in-game, we asked two of our most active community of photographers to give you the advice you need to take your photography to the next level.
Thanks to TheFourthFocus and DotPone, hosts of the Photomode Unplugged podcast and prolific contributors to the God of War photographer community, for helpful tips for those looking to take photos in God of War: Ragnarok. I got it.
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The Fourth Focus
Virtual photos are a great way to make players more immersed in the games they love. With the recent Photo Mode update, God of War Ragnarok has joined the photo party.
By enabling a set of in-game tools that mimic the use of a real-world camera, Photo Mode can be used to capture original and creative shots of Kratos and Atreus’ journey across the Nine Realms. increase.
[オプション]Photo mode, found in the menu, freezes the game and allows the player to move around the scene using a virtual camera. As with any kind of photography, mastering composition and placing elements within a frame is the key to a compelling image, so use the analog sticks to manipulate the camera and find the right angle. Focus on your chosen subject while paying close attention to the direction of the lighting and avoiding distractions. If you do these things right, most of the hard work is already done.
The Fourth Focus
go to settings
The Fourth Focus
For me, the most important settings in Photo mode are those that affect the actual composition of the shot and change how the camera captures the scene. Start by setting the field of view directly or by changing the focal length to “zoom in” or “zoom out” to adjust the width of the view within the frame.
Note that a longer focal length means a narrower field of view and vice versa, each greatly affecting the style of your shots.
As a general rule, longer focal lengths are best for close-ups and clearing clutter from the frame. A short focal length, on the other hand, creates a wide angle and adds perspective distortion, making the shot look more dynamic.
If you’re into portraits, 50-85mm is the true sweet spot.
The Fourth Focus
Of course, it doesn’t make sense to set up a well-framed shot if your subject is completely blurry. Switch to the focal length setting and focus on your subject so that it looks nice and sharp.
The number one tip here is to keep in mind that it’s the eyes that create a strong connection with your audience.
Next to this setting there is also an f-stop value that can be used to control the depth of field. This basically describes how much of the scene is visible in sharp focus. A higher f-stop value brings more focus to the foreground and background, while a lower f-stop value provides a shallower depth of field, which can be used to separate the subject from the background and create a soft bokeh effect.
portrait shot
dot pong
dot pong
There is a reason why caricatures are popular. They represent the characters we’ve grown to love (or hate) in the game. If, like me, you love black background portrait shots with proper lighting on your characters, you can’t go wrong with his The Crucible main arena in Muspelheim.
But today we will talk about another technique – framing.
To make a character stand out in a portrait, you need to capture more than just a physical representation. You want your portrait to express the emotions of the viewer. Therefore, the character must also show that emotion.
When it comes to photography, composition ultimately determines the success or failure of a shot. The best way to approach a good composition is to use foreground elements to frame what’s in the background. God of War Ragnarök, with Blades of Chaos and its Ballet of Fire, gives you the perfect tools for this.
By using an animation of Kratos throwing his blade, the chain is used to frame his face so that the subject maintains eye contact with the camera.
This choice makes it look like you are looking straight at the viewer when expressing your emotions.
Then, using one of the many facial expressions available in Photo Mode and the options in the Shutter section, I blur everything but Kratos so that viewers will be the first to notice when they see my photo.
action shot
The Fourth Focus
Capturing good action shots can be difficult, and it’s all about capturing a dynamic look that conveys what’s going on in the image. Due to the camera’s limited range, you often have to get pretty close to the enemy you want to shoot, but sometimes it’s worth hitting to get a shot.
Wider viewing angles help capture the action in frame. A small camera roll is a very useful way to create a sense of movement and even disorientation that works well in combat.
The Fourth Focus
As always, it’s also worth thinking about the eyeliner and trying to find a perspective where the characters and enemies appear to be in each other’s line of sight. A great way to make it possible.
landscape photography
dot pong
dot pong
The God of War Ragnarok setting is the perfect subject for Photo Mode.
From the blazing lava field arenas of Muspelheim to the lush green jungles of Vanaheim’s paradise, visiting all nine of the game’s realms gives you a lot to enjoy.
However, these levels were brought to life by talented developers from Santa Monica, and simply pointing your camera at them and taking shots isn’t enough to make them yours. If so, you may want to look for another angle or capture something less noticeable.
Landscape shots are one of the most complex in my opinion. Because you want to draw the viewer’s attention to the whole place instead of having a single element.
I decided to capture simple scenes that we take for granted while playing the game. He shot one of the less prominent lakes at a low angle, blurring the foreground vegetation and adding depth to the image.
Location and filters
The Fourth Focus
God of War: Ragnarok has many stunning locations that are great subjects in their own right, but also help give the overall shot a different feel.
Many places have their own distinctive color palettes and different lighting feel that can completely transform a portrait, for example. Whether it’s the rich, warm tones of Ironwood or the cold blues of Niflheim, visiting different territories yields more diverse results.
The same goes for the color filters found in Photo mode, an obvious way to adjust the overall tonality of an image anywhere.
However, rather than relying solely on the default values, lower the intensity and shift the Vividness and Saturation settings to control the vibrancy of the colors for a more subtle effect. Tweaks like this can make your shots stand out.
The Fourth Focus
How to join the VGP community
dot pong
dot pong
The video game photography community continues to grow. Every time a photo mode is added to a new game, many people from all over the world participate. This can be very frightening, overwhelming and bewildering.
Do not worry. We have the perfect guide for joining the community.
The first step is to create an account on your chosen social media platform (Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, Discord, etc.).
Then just use the hashtag #VirtualPhotography and the name of the game (in this case #GodofWarRagnarok).
Don’t forget to tag your favorite studio and publisher accounts. Your post will definitely be visible to community members who engage with it! See? Simple.
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War God Ragnarok Available on PS5 and PS4.
