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Title: Software Identification
Post by: CraigsBar on 00:49, 28 November 11
Can anyone identify the Demo/Slideshow (I assume) in use on this custom 464+ setup?

http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&client=ubuntu&hs=Ts9&sa=N&channel=fs&biw=1394&bih=834&tbm=isch&tbnid=GetSuiIDJTRNZM:&imgrefurl=http://genesis8.free.fr/archives/sept04.php&docid=gu48zHEnfH2yeM&imgurl=http://genesis8.free.fr/images/plus1.jpg&w=640&h=480&ei=7MfSTretD8nBhAe2--XhDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=519&vpy=287&dur=688&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=146&ty=73&sig=112192670013505492353&page=4&tbnh=132&tbnw=172&start=75&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:75 (http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&client=ubuntu&hs=Ts9&sa=N&channel=fs&biw=1394&bih=834&tbm=isch&tbnid=GetSuiIDJTRNZM:&imgrefurl=http://genesis8.free.fr/archives/sept04.php&docid=gu48zHEnfH2yeM&imgurl=http://genesis8.free.fr/images/plus1.jpg&w=640&h=480&ei=7MfSTretD8nBhAe2--XhDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=519&vpy=287&dur=688&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=146&ty=73&sig=112192670013505492353&page=4&tbnh=132&tbnw=172&start=75&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:75)

Please excuse the google image link, but it is the only photo I can find. ::)
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: Devilmarkus on 09:34, 28 November 11
If someone can, it's "Pentagon". This is his 464+.
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:50, 24 July 14
Sorry to dig this up again guys but I'd still love to identify this software, that image looks amazing. Oh well I guess it's not to be :(

Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: Token on 01:19, 25 July 14
4128plus (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/4128plus/)

Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: arnoldemu on 08:42, 25 July 14
Quote from: Token on 01:19, 25 July 14
4128plus (http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/4128plus/)
never seen that demo/picture before.

Perhaps it's Pentagon's own transfer.

The image looks like  mode 1 unless that's because it's from a distance... ?

Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: CraigsBar on 09:26, 25 July 14
I'd love to see it on the real transfer. It certainly looks amazing quality.
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: SyX on 17:57, 25 July 14
The screen looks mode 0 to me and it looks very similar to a some tests that i made a few years ago.

I was testing colour interlaces, using a similar method how the digitalized images were made in an amiga with a digiview video digitizer. You took a piture and split the 3 RGB channels; then in the CPC+, you change the palette (and the image if you have enough ram) every frame, to R, G and B. In the CRT, the screen flicker a lot, but every photo that i took, it gave that superb photorealistic look.
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: MacDeath on 22:39, 25 July 14
according to many ZX spectrum fans or even MSX fans, 256x192x2+attributes is supposed to be high resolution and CPC is supposed to be a very low-rez sh**stain..

But I guess this 192x256x16 (rasters?) Amstrad PLUS fullscreen is actually some sort of high resolution, for an 8bit...
;D
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: Token on 23:41, 25 July 14
Quote from: arnoldemu on 08:42, 25 July 14
never seen that demo/picture before.

Perhaps it's Pentagon's own transfer.

The image looks like  mode 1 unless that's because it's from a distance... ?


Never seen too.
No idea about the resolution or number of colors. At this distance, and the fullscreen it's like a low res Amiga pic. The hairs, the dress and glove are amazing, + palette make it possible ;)
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: CraigsBar on 23:48, 25 July 14
Quote from: Token on 23:41, 25 July 14

Never seen too.
No idea about the resolution or number of colors. At this distance, and the fullscreen it's like a low res Amiga pic. The hairs, the dress and glove are amazing, + palette make it possible ;)


Sounds like I'm not the only one who would love to see this on the real hardware.
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: GOB on 13:52, 26 July 14
Not difficult to make great transfert on a cpc+. Just find the original and i will make the cpc+ version ;)
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: Token on 14:44, 26 July 14
Quote from: GOB on 13:52, 26 July 14
Not difficult to make great transfert on a cpc+. Just find the original and i will make the cpc+ version ;)


(http://www.mega-tapety.info/wallpapers/filmitelewizja/filmy/1024_4.jpg)
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: GOB on 23:58, 26 July 14
Ok, first try ;)


Must be better with some touch up...


Preview:
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Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: TotO on 09:46, 27 July 14
For a best color rendering, it's needed to remove all texts. (title, date, girl name, bottom informations)
Then, processing like you done with the 16 colors for the background only.
Finally, insert the title logo using the hard sprite palette.
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: GOB on 11:08, 27 July 14
Just killing the red text must be good ;)


Using Hard Sprite ??? Do you think Hard Sprite are existing to hide misery ?
I don't think so...


With Hard Sprite, Make a big Effect !!! ;)
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: MacDeath on 11:25, 27 July 14
Hard sprites are also perfect for small bits effects that may need more smoothness and details.

like lipps, eyes, tits and ... well that sort of things. :P

beside those, it adds a few extra colours...
16 colours is few but it is possible to cheat with a picture like thise one...
Can use some inks just for the red text and lipps and use some rasters then.

With hardsprite you can get the eyes with a slightly different blues choice but it seems the original picture uses t he same sort of blues for the background, logos and eyes...

Anyway this sort of picture may not need that much a lot of different hues...
B&W&greys (leather, cloths, and you always need B&W anyway for contrast)Skin, blue and hairs...

The skin is actually mostly white...
Pure red is only used for title and release date (this one can be discarded) so the red title and lipps don't cros vertically (not on same scanlines at all) which can help to gain an extra ink (pink) for lipps.

Due to the picture's design it is quite limited otherwise on the raster/palette changes anyway, most main palettes/hues are used on the whole verticality (skin, Black&white, blues)

QuoteDo you think Hard Sprite are existing to hide misery ?
;D well, that's a clever and easy use for them anyway...
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: CraigsBar on 15:27, 27 July 14
Quote from: MacDeath on 11:25, 27 July 14
Hard sprites are also perfect for small bits effects that may need more smoothness and details.

like lipps, eyes, tits and ... well that sort of things. :P

beside those, it adds a few extra colours...
16 colours is few but it is possible to cheat with a picture like thise one...
Can use some inks just for the red text and lipps and use some rasters then.

With hardsprite you can get the eyes with a slightly different blues choice but it seems the original picture uses t he same sort of blues for the background, logos and eyes...

Anyway this sort of picture may not need that much a lot of different hues...
B&W&greys (leather, cloths, and you always need B&W anyway for contrast)Skin, blue and hairs...

The skin is actually mostly white...
Pure red is only used for title and release date (this one can be discarded) so the red title and lipps don't cros vertically (not on same scanlines at all) which can help to gain an extra ink (pink) for lipps.

Due to the picture's design it is quite limited otherwise on the raster/palette changes anyway, most main palettes/hues are used on the whole verticality (skin, Black&white, blues)
;D well, that's a clever and easy use for them anyway...


If this gets done it will make the best CPC Plus picture ever LOL ;) Perhaps a the first part of a Bond Girl Slideshow for the Plus.... who want's to convert Pussy Galore? ;)
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: MacDeath on 20:12, 27 July 14
"convert" may not be the right word to describe what i would do her...

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1XrcSlpMQbY/UOlG1Z5VvvI/AAAAAAAAdrA/naMs1j3JnNk/s1600/honor-blackman-pussy-galore-goldfinger.jpg)
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: Trebmint on 20:24, 27 July 14
Quote from: MacDeath on 20:12, 27 July 14
"convert" may not be the right word to describe what i would do her...

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1XrcSlpMQbY/UOlG1Z5VvvI/AAAAAAAAdrA/naMs1j3JnNk/s1600/honor-blackman-pussy-galore-goldfinger.jpg)
You do realize she's now nearly 90 years old?
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:00, 27 July 14
Quote from: Trebmint on 20:24, 27 July 14
You do realize she's now nearly 90 years old?
Actress Honor Blackman yes... but the character Pussy Galore is timeless, in my mind (and DVD collection) she has not aged a day. ;)
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: MacDeath on 21:15, 27 July 14
also, the one I posted... is this a real photo or a fake ? Not sure.


anyway Barbie Bach (RingoStar's wife as well) was my favourite...

(http://a396.idata.over-blog.com/300x193/4/04/95/16/Cine/Ceremonies/barbara-bach-bond.jpg)


QuoteYou do realize she's now nearly 90 years old?
so you wanted a converted picture of her now ?

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01421/PF-honor_1421023c.jpg) she somewhat actually aged quite well though...
Title: Re: Software Identification
Post by: CraigsBar on 21:27, 27 July 14
Quote from: MacDeath on 21:15, 27 July 14
also, the one I posted... is this a real photo or a fake ? Not sure.

I am pretty sure it's fake, this is real tho


http://omegaforums.net/attachments/honor-blackman-pussy-galore_0-jpg.29683/ (http://omegaforums.net/attachments/honor-blackman-pussy-galore_0-jpg.29683/)
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