gmt 60 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 I think the radio telescopes in scene 4 are inspired by the Pioneer Deep Space Station, part of GDSCC north of Barstow. the type of antennas, location (relative to LA and their surroundings) and their "scattered" setup sort of looks like it... plus the fact that the original is a US historic landmark, which makes it a perfect thing to place in GTA. further, we see these antennas from above in the skydive scene and what vanishes below the jeep-like car is that roundish thing from the game informer screenshot with the helicopter looking at the Vinewood Sign. The six black dots are visible in both pictures with relative position to the round thing matching. This would mean that the round from the mentioned screenshot couldn't be a prison as this and the sat dishes seem to be on the same property. This also tells that scene 5 and 9 take place in this area aswell, cuz in each of those scenes, the sat dishes are visible. scene 9, you can also vaguely determine the same wind turbines between the power poles over the converter thing you can also see in scene 4, so that Bandito scene should be just slightly to the right of the highway connection. Further, comparing scene 1 with the last few frames of scene 21, Ulan Bator seems to be right, that thing should be the airport. scene 21 curves to the left towards Vincent Thomas bridge and we can see the airport between the 2 trucks and then 2 bigger complexes come to view. almost the same setup we can see in scene 1, and that tall thing should be atc tower also, what dup marked as the river mouth I don't think would be the river, as the river flows left from downtown LS if seem from the the hills (you can also see in scene 3 that this is the location of the river) Another thing I noticed is that the Michael's house is most likely right next to Sierra Towers, on it's golfcourse site (and it's also the same house in the leisure time screenshot gallery with the tennis court, but with a lot of improvements) in the scene with the black F9, you can see a taller building and a construction crane nearby, and another tall building with prominent design ressembling Sierra Towers. EDIT: the lake and the Echo Park thing can't be the same, just look at the different elevations, the lake is up in the hills, well above downtown, while the Echo Park thing is approximately the same level as downtown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewe 13 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 It looks like the map is going to consist much more of rural areas than suburban Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Nice one fitty on spotting the airport in the yacht scene, that was a quick sequence. Where would that be situated geographically? I chucked together a gif in slow motion: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana Pudding 95 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 The buildings in red are about the same height. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 The buildings in red are about the same height. This is still scaled wrong i'm afraid. Look at the size of the roads on the LC image you pasted, and then the roads on the original picture...I know NYC has large roads, but not that big. You can also see the scale difference on the close windows on skyscrapers. /edit - Also, the GTA V image looks like a wide angle lens (55mm) and the GTA IV image looks like a lower angle lens (15-18mm) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana Pudding 95 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 This is still scaled wrong i'm afraid. Look at the size of the roads on the LC image you pasted, and then the roads on the original picture...I know NYC has large roads, but not that big. You can also see the scale difference on the close windows on skyscrapers. /edit - Also, the GTA V image looks like a wide angle lens (55mm) and the GTA IV image looks like a lower angle lens (15-18mm) Yeah, that's it. Focus on roads and windows that you can't see and ignore the sizes of the landmark buildings. Good job! You get an A+! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ku Zi Mu 1194 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 The buildings in red are about the same height. Dude, really? That's just.. no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 This is still scaled wrong i'm afraid. Look at the size of the roads on the LC image you pasted, and then the roads on the original picture...I know NYC has large roads, but not that big. You can also see the scale difference on the close windows on skyscrapers. /edit - Also, the GTA V image looks like a wide angle lens (55mm) and the GTA IV image looks like a lower angle lens (15-18mm) Yeah, that's it. Focus on roads and windows that you can't see and ignore the sizes of the landmark buildings. Good job! You get an A+! Well it seems like you're focusing on just the landmarks (1 landmark), and none of the rules of perspective & lens size. Anyway, i don't wanna go over this again. I'm not trying to say it looks huge from this screenshot, because it doesn't. I'm just stating what i see, and what looks wrong with your paste over - in my opinion. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana Pudding 95 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 This is still scaled wrong i'm afraid. Look at the size of the roads on the LC image you pasted, and then the roads on the original picture...I know NYC has large roads, but not that big. You can also see the scale difference on the close windows on skyscrapers. /edit - Also, the GTA V image looks like a wide angle lens (55mm) and the GTA IV image looks like a lower angle lens (15-18mm) Yeah, that's it. Focus on roads and windows that you can't see and ignore the sizes of the landmark buildings. Good job! You get an A+! Well it seems like you're focusing on just the landmarks (1 landmark), and none of the rules of perspective & lens size. Anyway, i don't wanna go over this again. I'm not trying to say it looks huge from this screenshot, because it doesn't. I'm just stating what i see, and what looks wrong with your paste over - in my opinion. The distance wouldn't be affected that much using a different lens size - http://i.imgur.com/Q3inJ.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Hussain- 62 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Didn't the developers mention somewhere though that you will be able to see much further in this game (cant find the exact bit). But I am sure that behind the pollution in the Franklin-Michael building screenshot there is a lot more of the los santos map. Plus we need to account for where they are, for all we know behind them is a BIG chunk of Los Santos, we shouldn't assume they are on the edge of the map. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieMilne 489 Report post Posted November 14, 2012 yes the drawdistance has been greatly improved. i don't know too much about it but in simple terms, it lets you view more in distance. which could make things seem closer in pics ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuPz0r 5361 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Yeah Jamie, better draw distance combined with high mm lenses could fool anyone into thinking something is far closer than what it is. I just found this posted on GTAforums: Pelican Bay Prison. Anyone agree? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Maybe all those guys who want to spend time in th gta joint will finally get there wish... Im havnt even watched trailer two yet.... *watches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeonSalad 17 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 don't see how LS is half the size of LC as Banana Pudding describes it keep in mind fog hiding most of the lower urban areas 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ku Zi Mu 1194 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 don't see how LS is half the size of LC as Banana Pudding describes it keep in mind fog hiding most of the lower urban areas I would've posted ^that but.. meh, didn't care enough to be bothered. See Qd? The sprawling area looks pretty big, and theres STILL more to the left side and, farther down the city. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai_tbag 27 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 To be honest, the city doesn't look that big from what we've seen. It doesn't look like it'll be the size of LC, which is a little disappointing. I mean it's great having a massive map, but if most of it is empty (but none the less beautiful) rural and desert areas, the game will feel pretty empty and boring, no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 don't see how LS is half the size of LC as Banana Pudding describes it keep in mind fog hiding most of the lower urban areas I would've posted ^that but.. meh, didn't care enough to be bothered. See Qd? The sprawling area looks pretty big, and theres STILL more to the left side and, farther down the city. The night shot makes the city look big... But that day shot makes the city look small... Seems like there are 6 or 7 sky scrapers, And you can count the buildings comming towards observitory.. 5 or 6 blocks .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieMilne 489 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 hollywood bowl? "borrowed this" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UlanBator 40 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 hollywood bowl? "borrowed this" I think you are absolutely correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwarb 104 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 well, if you put it that way, the city doesnt seem very bug : / . i care about the countryside alot, but i think the city needs to have a bit more than THAT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 I dont think that map is right... The yellow outline is drawn so that from the highway you are driving towards the airport, but in the screenshot with the red car, the highway is turning away from the airport 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieMilne 489 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 yeah i suppose, i didnt notice that. but i thought it was pointed out on here that people thought the airport was in that corner, so i just put 2 and 2 together and thought that the freeway would lead to there.. btw i didnt make those three diagrams - that's why i labelled them "borrowed" lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 Nah, i appreciate them... Im just saying they might not be accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamieMilne 489 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 i thought it made sense at first, but now that you've pointed it out, i do realise the road goes the complete opposite direction haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMister81 473 Report post Posted November 15, 2012 The distance wouldn't be affected that much using a different lens size - http://i.imgur.com/Q3inJ.jpg Can't we all save ourselves some time and just copy/paste the last 20 pages of the "map size" thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
