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FPSC Classic Models and Media / Why .dds in some cases and .tga in others?

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Jtbullet
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Posted: 26th Sep 2005 17:48
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Wondering what each is used for, I know tga supports alpha channels among other things, but why are there both .dds and .tga texture files for characters, or other entities for that matter.
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Evil Inside
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Posted: 26th Sep 2005 22:34
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Because it just is.

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Posted: 26th Sep 2005 22:38
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Is it an either or situation? We are beginning to texture our model pack, and I want to make sure I am getting the most out of the engine. Be patient with me, I am only in the real-time animation biz for 3 weeks, but I am a quick study

We are currently working on a modern-day industrial pack, as well as a rural pack, easily used in the ww2 settings as well.
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Posted: 26th Sep 2005 23:08
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You can either do it with both!

Either .dds or .tga, I personally use both and get no hastle what-so-ever! I can program the scripts for you so they can run smoothly in FPSC if you want, just e-mail me .

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Don't quote me on this, but I think that the difference between the two is that the DDS format supports bump-mapping and TGA doesn't. But of course, I could be making this up as I go along!

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Jtbullet
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Posted: 26th Sep 2005 23:44
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Yeah, it will be interesting to ask the guys why some are .dds and some .tga. If there was no difference they would probably only use 1. I hope that if it isn't in there now, that we will be able to generate our own mip maps for lod work soon as well. I think an lod system will be the key to large outdoor areas, as well as more realistic pixel shaders.
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Cellbloc Studios
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Posted: 27th Sep 2005 00:58
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I will give you a clue....

Look for "MIP MAPPING"....

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Jtbullet
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Posted: 27th Sep 2005 01:42
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But do you have to manually generate your mip maps like in some aps? I am thinking of the nvidia tools(dds exporter).
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Your on the correct track. DDS allows you to have 1 image with many MIP for LOD, whereas TGA allows you to have only 1 Alpha Channel. So it all depends on what you need the model for.

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Posted: 27th Sep 2005 02:50
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so for transparent objects, like bottles, or windows, targa, and for characters, .dds may be more appropriate. Interesting.
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