Skybox 2021

Ty Cobb · 04-18-2021, 11:51 AM

For those unfamiliar with the skybox process:

1. Unzip the file at the link.
2. Drop the two folders, sky_box_day and sky_box_night, into the folder your 3d model is in...presto! Instant fun sky.

I was out yesterday (4/18) all day getting new shots as Mrs. Cobb, G'Kar, Na'Toth, and I drove about. I hit the Leelanau Peninsula and managed a few fine shots. Spring isn't in full swing yet. I am marking some great locations for fall foliage, though. A long, cold winter has given me time to study up on better technique and choose much more viable ballpark locations. Sadly, over water shots are still problematic for boxing.

For those of you who aren't lucky enough to live in the paradise of Northern Michigan, the air was crisp and clean, there was nobody about at Leelanau State Park to speak of, the dogs and Mrs. Cobb walked the beach with me, and sunset over the Big Water was glorious!

Ty Cobb · 04-19-2021, 06:35 PM

Day and 'shopped night versions. Stadium model used is Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field, from the gohorns98 collection. Cameras are from Mizzourah's work.

https://mega.nz/file/1hJjgCKC#z9gYSc...L-Od2uOPdSKiQM

If you guys have suggestions for improvements or ideas for settings, I'm all ears. Remember TWO things:

1. Water usually results in disastrously glitchy images. This is a limitation of the software I have access to, and cannot be overcome.
2. Fences/Railings/close-up-power lines do the same thing. Again, it's a software issue that's just plain out of my hands.

I'm going to be testing some different techniques as the weather improves. If anyone hears of an editor for 360 panoramic images thats affordable, I'm listening!

I'd love some visual feedback.

Ty Cobb · 04-26-2021, 04:36 PM

Previewed in Shibe Park...

https://mega.nz/file/RhIkgZKA#ci6wpt...ckhmgSQFkpbeOA

Ty Cobb · 05-01-2021, 05:37 PM

In Mt. (Un)Pleasant, MI today on the campus of CMU. Fresh skyboxes...not just wooded scenes this time.

Ty Cobb · 05-05-2021, 05:49 PM

A grassy field on the campus of Central Michigan University. Pretty clean sky. Enjoy!

https://mega.nz/file/JwhkEQyZ#CeukJs...fwroPPsPF0HSeI

Baileycjj · 05-06-2021, 01:45 PM

These look great

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Ty Cobb · 05-06-2021, 02:03 PM

Thank you very much!

jdolecek49 · 05-06-2021, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Cobb

For those unfamiliar with the skybox process:

1. Unzip the file at the link.
2. Drop the two folders, sky_box_day and sky_box_night, into the folder your 3d model is in...presto! Instant fun sky.

I was out yesterday (4/18) all day getting new shots as Mrs. Cobb, G'Kar, Na'Toth, and I drove about. I hit the Leelanau Peninsula and managed a few fine shots. Spring isn't in full swing yet. I am marking some great locations for fall foliage, though. A long, cold winter has given me time to study up on better technique and choose much more viable ballpark locations. Sadly, over water shots are still problematic for boxing.

For those of you who aren't lucky enough to live in the paradise of Northern Michigan, the air was crisp and clean, there was nobody about at Leelanau State Park to speak of, the dogs and Mrs. Cobb walked the beach with me, and sunset over the Big Water was glorious!

dude this is amazing!!!!

Ty Cobb · 05-07-2021, 08:38 AM

Thanks!

jparker2112 · 05-07-2021, 05:20 PM

is it possible to take any photo and turn it into a skybox photo that works in game??

Ty Cobb · 05-08-2021, 03:48 AM

No, it isn't. There's a process involved to create one. Still working up a nice tutorial for the near future. Waiting for our weather to warm just a bit before I go out into the field for video of the process.

zappa1 · 05-12-2021, 12:16 PM

Really terrific work you've done. Looks like you have a hobby. Thank you.

Ty Cobb · 05-12-2021, 11:21 PM

You're very welcome!

andyhdz · 05-17-2021, 08:37 PM

any idea why the game doesn't use an evening sky box even though there is an option for an evening background? I only see day and night.

Ty Cobb · 05-18-2021, 10:48 AM

No clue.

zappa1 · 05-25-2021, 03:37 PM

Ty, do you happen to have a skybox with a rail yard.

Ty Cobb · 05-25-2021, 05:41 PM

No, I do not. I'm not sure where the closest railyard of any size is, but I'd bet it's at best in Detroit, at worst Chicago. If so, I won't be there. I don't like to go into the megacities at all, and I avoid transportation hubs like those or airports because I don't want to end up on a DHS wallboard somewhere. If I say anything else, I'm sure the forum social police will strike me dead for discussing politics, but I'm sorry...that's not likely to happen. Darn shame too...that would make an AWESOME backdrop.

zappa1 · 05-25-2021, 08:41 PM

No problem. I thought I would ask. Yes a nice backdrop for the older parks and the some minor league parks. Thanks for answering.

04-18-2021, 11:51 AM	#1
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	Skybox 2021 For those unfamiliar with the skybox process: 1. Unzip the file at the link. 2. Drop the two folders, sky_box_day and sky_box_night, into the folder your 3d model is in...presto! Instant fun sky. I was out yesterday (4/18) all day getting new shots as Mrs. Cobb, G'Kar, Na'Toth, and I drove about. I hit the Leelanau Peninsula and managed a few fine shots. Spring isn't in full swing yet. I am marking some great locations for fall foliage, though. A long, cold winter has given me time to study up on better technique and choose much more viable ballpark locations. Sadly, over water shots are still problematic for boxing. For those of you who aren't lucky enough to live in the paradise of Northern Michigan, the air was crisp and clean, there was nobody about at Leelanau State Park to speak of, the dogs and Mrs. Cobb walked the beach with me, and sunset over the Big Water was glorious! Attached Images __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos Last edited by Ty Cobb; 04-26-2021 at 05:10 PM.

04-19-2021, 06:35 PM	#2
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	Bugai Road, on the Leelanau Peninsula Day and 'shopped night versions. Stadium model used is Bobb Stadium at Hyames Field, from the gohorns98 collection. Cameras are from Mizzourah's work. https://mega.nz/file/1hJjgCKC#z9gYSc...L-Od2uOPdSKiQM If you guys have suggestions for improvements or ideas for settings, I'm all ears. Remember TWO things: 1. Water usually results in disastrously glitchy images. This is a limitation of the software I have access to, and cannot be overcome. 2. Fences/Railings/close-up-power lines do the same thing. Again, it's a software issue that's just plain out of my hands. I'm going to be testing some different techniques as the weather improves. If anyone hears of an editor for 360 panoramic images thats affordable, I'm listening! I'd love some visual feedback. Attached Images __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos Last edited by Ty Cobb; 04-19-2021 at 06:37 PM.

04-26-2021, 04:36 PM	#3
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	Traverse City near Weufel Park Previewed in Shibe Park... https://mega.nz/file/RhIkgZKA#ci6wpt...ckhmgSQFkpbeOA Attached Images __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-01-2021, 05:37 PM	#4
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	In Mt. (Un)Pleasant, MI today on the campus of CMU. Fresh skyboxes...not just wooded scenes this time. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-05-2021, 05:49 PM	#5
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	Mount Pleasant Michigan A grassy field on the campus of Central Michigan University. Pretty clean sky. Enjoy! https://mega.nz/file/JwhkEQyZ#CeukJs...fwroPPsPF0HSeI Attached Images __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-06-2021, 01:45 PM	#6
Baileycjj Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 88	These look great Sent from my SM-A102U using Tapatalk

05-06-2021, 02:03 PM	#7
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	Thank you very much! __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-07-2021, 08:38 AM	#9
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	Thanks! __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-07-2021, 05:20 PM	#10
jparker2112 All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Denver CO Posts: 864	is it possible to take any photo and turn it into a skybox photo that works in game??

05-08-2021, 03:48 AM	#11
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	No, it isn't. There's a process involved to create one. Still working up a nice tutorial for the near future. Waiting for our weather to warm just a bit before I go out into the field for video of the process. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-12-2021, 12:16 PM	#12
zappa1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,124	Really terrific work you've done. Looks like you have a hobby. Thank you.

05-12-2021, 11:21 PM	#13
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	You're very welcome! __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-17-2021, 08:37 PM	#14
andyhdz All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fresno, CA by way of Texas Posts: 1,754	any idea why the game doesn't use an evening sky box even though there is an option for an evening background? I only see day and night. __________________ *************************************** It's your game. Play it how you like it. ***************************************

05-18-2021, 10:48 AM	#15
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	No clue. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-25-2021, 03:37 PM	#16
zappa1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,124	Ty, do you happen to have a skybox with a rail yard.

05-25-2021, 05:41 PM	#17
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,580	No, I do not. I'm not sure where the closest railyard of any size is, but I'd bet it's at best in Detroit, at worst Chicago. If so, I won't be there. I don't like to go into the megacities at all, and I avoid transportation hubs like those or airports because I don't want to end up on a DHS wallboard somewhere. If I say anything else, I'm sure the forum social police will strike me dead for discussing politics, but I'm sorry...that's not likely to happen. Darn shame too...that would make an AWESOME backdrop. __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

05-25-2021, 08:41 PM	#18
zappa1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,124	No problem. I thought I would ask. Yes a nice backdrop for the older parks and the some minor league parks. Thanks for answering.