I have the same problem. So what I would do is stage the shot, go into your graphics settings through the options menu, turn all of the graphics to high and set your resolution to 1680x1050 (your framerate may drop, but this won't affect your shots), take a few screenshots simply using the print screen button, and then reset your graphics to how you had them before.
Then you can use photoshop (or another good image editing software) to enlarge the picture slightly to 1920x1200.
I... should have thought of that already. My pc is far more than is necessary to run STO; I already play with the settings maxed. And I already have a large number of screenshots saved that I've used as desktop wallpapers for ages. Thank you for the suggestion, will see how some of them look with the size tweaked.
Upscaling from 1680x1050 to 1920x1200 should be a very marginal loss in quality. It's only 10%. Just so long as you're not using MS Paint to do it. You can check out my screenshot in this thread (or in last months) to see how it looks.
I wish I could participate in these contests, but no matter what I try, if I alter the rendering scale at all, the screenshots come out completely black. I've tried both methods outlined above. I've tried pasting the saved shot directly onto an open photoshop doc. I've tried changing the render scale to 1.2 instead of 2, on the off-chance it's a weird memory thing. Nothing works, and my screen is "only" 1920x1080.
Suggestions that don't involve trying one of the above again would be great.
I have the same problem. So what I would do is stage the shot, go into your graphics settings through the options menu, turn all of the graphics to high and set your resolution to 1680x1050 (your framerate may drop, but this won't affect your shots), take a few screenshots simply using the print screen button, and then reset your graphics to how you had them before.
Then you can use photoshop (or another good image editing software) to enlarge the picture slightly to 1920x1200.
I... should have thought of that already. My pc is far more than is necessary to run STO; I already play with the settings maxed. And I already have a large number of screenshots saved that I've used as desktop wallpapers for ages. Thank you for the suggestion, will see how some of them look with the size tweaked.
Upscaling from 1680x1050 to 1920x1200 should be a very marginal loss in quality. It's only 10%. Just so long as you're not using MS Paint to do it. You can check out my screenshot in this thread (or in last months) to see how it looks.
Or rather than use the /screenshot command try /screenshot_jpg this should work for the larger res screens without problems.
I use /renderscale 2 and alter the FOV if necessary and usually turn cinematic camera off. I edit with Gimp.
Here is a very helpful reddit post on how to get better screenshots => Reddit
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Or rather than use the /screenshot command try /screenshot_jpg this should work for the larger res screens without problems.
I use /renderscale 2 and alter the FOV if necessary and usually turn cinematic camera off. I edit with Gimp.
I have my print screen key set to execute /screenshot_jpg. Still never matters; if I alter the rendering scale at all, it comes out black. It's the image scaling that's somehow causing the issue, not the method of capturing the image. I've used Photoshop for years, so no need for other editing software.
I have my print screen key set to execute /screenshot_jpg. Still never matters; if I alter the rendering scale at all, it comes out black. It's the image scaling that's somehow causing the issue, not the method of capturing the image. I've used Photoshop for years, so no need for other editing software.
Disable Anti-aliasing or use DX9 to take your screenshot
I have my print screen key set to execute /screenshot_jpg. Still never matters; if I alter the rendering scale at all, it comes out black. It's the image scaling that's somehow causing the issue, not the method of capturing the image. I've used Photoshop for years, so no need for other editing software.
If you increase the renderscale, you have to turn off AA.
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I... should have thought of that already. My pc is far more than is necessary to run STO; I already play with the settings maxed. And I already have a large number of screenshots saved that I've used as desktop wallpapers for ages. Thank you for the suggestion, will see how some of them look with the size tweaked.
The full image is at:
http://x.co/5QCKm
In case you're wondering, the logo says "Star Trek Online".
Click on the picture for the full-sized version.
URL: http://imgur.com/thliDbE
Full size - http://i.imgur.com/WtzWOnK.jpg
Or rather than use the /screenshot command try /screenshot_jpg this should work for the larger res screens without problems.
I use /renderscale 2 and alter the FOV if necessary and usually turn cinematic camera off. I edit with Gimp.
Here is a very helpful reddit post on how to get better screenshots => Reddit
Really nice one
I have my print screen key set to execute /screenshot_jpg. Still never matters; if I alter the rendering scale at all, it comes out black. It's the image scaling that's somehow causing the issue, not the method of capturing the image. I've used Photoshop for years, so no need for other editing software.
Disable Anti-aliasing or use DX9 to take your screenshot
Most impressive.
If you increase the renderscale, you have to turn off AA.
What are your graphics settings!?!? I wish mine on max everything looked like that.
http://drowrulesupreme.deviantart.com/#/art/My-Kingdom-for-a-ship-480928919?hf=1
I had to use my husband's deviant art account to get it to upload as I have no idea how to do it otherwise :rolleyes:
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A lot of Photoshop work went into this, I hope that that is ok.
I couldnt figure out how to get the picture to be visual, so here is the link!
Its a Klingon Raiding Party Attacking Starbase 39/Sierra
Link to full-size screenshot
PS. I would normally use Imgur but they compressed the jpg I uploaded even further. A Google of free image host sites took me to PostImg.
You might wanna turn the glare down on that. It really makes it hard to look at.
Entry:
(Click picture for link to image)
http://i.imgur.com/uvrkfHb.jpg
Ehhh... Was listening to Dylan Moran while making this, strikes up a certain mood.
It's not what is done or said but why.
Words and actions may be judged, but motives?
Motives are truth to a believer
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