Adam Banks Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I've been an REX user for a fair few years now - and have enjoyed the essentials + OD upgrades, but have always been a little bit bothered about the way REX constructs its cumulus. It seems to get things slightly "backwards" - with clouds being transparent in the middle, but solid around the edges. I defected to the FEX (Flight Environment X) camp because I think it gives you better control of both transparency and edge sharpness (top or bottom of the clouds). I find it altogether more configurable - and, ultimately, a little more "real". So ... here are some FEX shots (over New Zealand/summer) - some subtle, some dramatic - but (I think) just that little bit more realistic .... Dave Garwood's excellent Mossie over Ardmore (where we currently have a real one flying regularly!!): Subtle tones over Taranaki: We can have a bit of drama as well: ... or clear(ish) skies ... that isn't anti-aliasing gone wrong, BTW - it's the ribbing of the wings (!): Evening tones seem less "cheesy": Compare the above with a couple of REX shots (UK in winter). Dramatic - certainly - but real??? Incidentally - I'm still using REX for the runway textures (plus sun and lighting). Real weather is provided (in both cases) by the excellent OPUS ) Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Very nice shots and you clouds do look very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Nice shots, and the best part of our hobby is the "power of choice". Personally I'm beyond happy with REX but it's great to have other options and companies to choose from for users preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lovell Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Nice shots there and those clouds do look natural. Like Eric, I been with REX for all the time I have had FSX/P3D but I have never tried any others. Your shots do look convincing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosariomanzo Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Nice comparison and some great shots there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Banks Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 I genuinely like/prefer the clouds in FEX - and, to be honest, there was something about the way the last REXE/OD upgrade was handled that put me right off (without resurrecting all that). FEX gives me a different feeling altogether. However - for really informative and friendly support, you can't beat OPUS. @rosariomanzo =- it's not really a "fair" comparison, as I (purposely) chose some rather over-dramatic scenes in the REX shots - purely to illustrate the hard edges etc. REX is certainly capable of producing more realistic/subtle weather than that - but still not quite as "natural" as FEX, IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Great shots and interesting info'. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Great shots - and an interesting comparison. I'm still trying all kinds of REX variations myself. If you want to experience each and every of the possible cloud and sky texture combinations you have tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of variations... And by changing the thickness of the layers you get another almost countless amount of results. Sometimes the results are rubbish - and sometimes the right combination of sky theme, time of day and different cloud textures can lead to jawdropping effects. I'm not giving up yet, but FEX looks interesting Cheers Mallard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks Adam, that shot with the Auckland CBD in the background is perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoLimaMike Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm with you on this one Adam and am changing to FEX, i like the pics as well. Kindest Regards TLM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Banks Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks Adam, that shot with the Auckland CBD in the background is perfect If you go down vertically in a straight line from the tailwheel - then about half-way down from the horizon .. that's where I live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Real great looking shots Adam, I used Fex too for a while, still have it but not installed anymore. still a nice add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptMatt Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Shot 7 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Very nice shots indeed Adam, nice job! The clouds look great by the way. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Banks Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Another Adam signs in ... thanks, BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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