Using the new episode of its Virtual Photography series, Ubisoft seemed to divulge a notable share of secrets into their virtual world courtesy of @Spiggy_Smalls. This by-the-book dude makes your in-game shots appear to be nothing less than for an exciting blockbuster movie. This time he’s all about excitement and movement in Assassin’s Creed Shadows-no more boring static screenshot nonsense of ten years ago.
So what are you waiting for? Virtual photography is definitely more than just a screenshot at the right moment. It’s a whole different ballgame and Spiggy thinks it needs to be unpacked some more. Timing, angles, and lighting-all that good stuff that can distinguish an ordinary snap from an extraordinary one. You’ll have lots of heart-pumping moments captured and frozen with Assassin’s Creed Shadows rolling in the feudal times of Japan.
The full link for the episode is included in the tweet for the ones that wanna level up their screenshot game, but for the lazy ones, here is the sum-up: Spiggy’s intent is to make your shots feel alive. Motion blur-Must. Dynamic framing: Oh heck yes. And when it comes to lighting, don’t be getting him started-shadows and highlights can turn good photos into legendary ones.
Here is the weirdest thing at the moment: not a single reply. Zilch. Given such a tweet, an average citizen would think that there should be an over-excited comment section or a series of questions to the author-wrong! Not even a single chirp. Are all of them just very busy playing virtual photography using real gear, taking no time out to type? Maybe the algorithm dumped it quicker than a hidden blade to the ribs? It’s a bummer all the same because this type of content deserves some love.
Still not yet into virtual photography? Well, that should be the place to train you well for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows. With its set in feudal Japan and all that, it’s already promising to capture remembrances of samurai or even ninja; this is a very ready, visual experience to capture. Thanks to Spiggy, even total noobs are easily made to feel they have lots of gallery-worthy shots under their belts.
If you love gaming photography (or just need to flex on the social media with some killer screenshots), now’s the time to jump on. Check out the entire episode, soak in those pointers, and gear up to immortalize your Assassin’s Creed Shadows moments in style. And hey, next time, don’t forget to drop some comments. Spiggy’s wisdom is surely not there to sulk in silence.
Until then, be locked and loaded with that virtual camera. The shadows are calling and looking super photogenic out there.
