more realistic heath effects

[bkthunder]

The new engine heat effects that came in 1.5 are a big step forward compared to the previous versions, but I think if the same effect was refined just a little bit further it would be near perfect.

 

What I mean is this:

 

Right now the "intensity" or the magnitude of the distortions cause by the heat-waves increases the further away you are from the airplane. F2 view > move mouse wheel to move the viewpoint further.

 

This is actually the opposite of what we see in real life. When you are far, you don't see the heath-waves as much as when you are close, looking at a background object in the distance.

 

I suggest that instead of tying the effect magnitude to the viewpoint distance (mouse wheel), it should be tied to the actual camera zoom (ctrl+*). This would provide a much more realistic effect, the same that is often seen on real videos. When the camera is fully zoomed to an aircraft (even from a long distance, like in tele-zoom shots) that's when you notice the huge amount of heat waves coming out of the engine the most.

 

Another thing is: objects that are in front of the heat effect, should not be blurred or distorted as they are now.

[BIGNEWY]

Hi bkthunder,

 

We have various reports open about the heat blur, intensity and effecting objects, I am sure it is something that will be worked on and adjusted in the future.

[bkthunder]

Good to know it's on the list ;)