Sun texture/lens flare

[Bj]

I think a major contribution to Orbiter would be if the sun could have a lens flare look when the camera is looking directly into the sun.

If at all possible, would be a very nice addon to Orbiter.

 

[Pilot7893]

I posted a request for that feature on M6. I think 2005 had sun glare, but no lens flare

 

[tgep]

Hmmmmmmm
Seeing as Orbiter uses Sol as the primary ( and only ) light source , it would add a neat effect, especially for Orbiter movie makers.

Maybe that will be included in the next version of Orbiter as one of the lighting effects in the Tabbed launchpad menue.

That's a good idea if it can be made to happen. :speakcool:

 

[pete.dakota]

Some may argue that lens flare is not realistic in Orbiter (or any game), as you, being in your spaceship, are not a camera, and so, wouldn't see lens flare. Sun glare would be realistic, though and a neat effect, too.

 

[gimp1992]

Washing out the view when lookin down Sun would be more realistic.

 

[Bj]

Some may argue that lens flare is not realistic in Orbiter (or any game), as you, being in your spaceship, are not a camera, and so, wouldn't see lens flare. Sun glare would be realistic, though and a neat effect, too.

True enough, but what about external view? are you saying that your head is floating out in space observing your body

It could be made so that the lens flare is not running when in 1st person mode. However there are such things as glass cotpits. I am not sure if there is a glare effect when in space, but its something to think of.