m0dus's Ps4 theme thread: creating themes, unseen concepts, and maybe ... uh, requests?

m0dus · Nov 24, 2017

brandonh83 said:
Uncharted theme is great.

However, something I personally don't care for, and hell it could just be me, but I like themes that have more subdued sounds/music. I get that it's just a concept and it's absolutely great, but that's just something I've always wanted to bring up.

There's a Resident Evil 7 theme that is superb, and while it has music, it's more of an atmospheric track that sets a tone, rather than a big theme:

https://youtu.be/R4bTcjnFS0s

I'd like to see (hear?) more stuff like that. Just wanted to provide some constructive criticism, even if I may be totally alone on the matter :p Amazing stuff though as usual, always interested in seeing Truant's work.

Oh...well, capcom came to us a bit late for the RE7 stuff. We'd done an 'atmospheric creepy halloween' theme a few months before that caught their attention:

It was fun because it has a ton of creepy stuff that hidden, layered in the static you see between scenes. But, on certain days of the year, it gets really crazy. It's so obscure that it pissed a fair amount of people off, too ;)

By the time capcom caught wind, it was too late to make something for RE7...but they asked for RE:Revelations instead:

NiSEi · Nov 24, 2017

Great to have you here m0dus. Your themes are fantastic. I love the REZ and Sakura themes.

Is there any chance that the REZ preorder theme will be offered for sale ?

Deleted member 11517 · Nov 24, 2017

Im sure has already been requested at some point, but would it be possible at all to make a PS3 theme, like with the wave and changing colors and dark at night?

Dartastic · Nov 24, 2017

m0dus said:
I actually made that one though....

Er...however I do suspect there are still at least a couple coming that might tempt you to do so regardless.

Wait what. Well. Shit. Haha! It's easily my favorite theme!

brandonh83 · Nov 24, 2017

m0dus said:
Oh...well, capcom came to us a bit late for the RE7 stuff.

I remember those, really like them!

m0dus · Nov 25, 2017

HockeyGuy412 said:
Concept for a theme a neo noir type city like blade runner or akira with the theme taking place on the city streets full of neo signs

Okay. I tackled the base / city portion this morning. Textures are progressively generated to allow for high level of detail and lit elements:

The sign is just placeholder, btw, I'm just trying to figure out a way to do 3D neon signs.

HockeyGuy412 · Nov 25, 2017

m0dus said:
Okay. I tackled the base / city portion this morning. Textures are progressively generated to allow for high level of detail and lit elements:

The sign is just placeholder, btw, I'm just trying to figure out a way to do 3D neon signs.

Wow you actually are making one. You are incredible!

m0dus · Nov 25, 2017

okay, I think I've got what I need to produce neon signs that utilizes little to no memory overhead.

At this point, I'll take ideas if anyone has something they'd like to see ;)

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sph3re · Nov 25, 2017

I still have your Blue Nebula theme as my PS4's wallpaper.

Awesome, man. I can't wait to see more from you!

HockeyGuy412 · Nov 25, 2017

m0dus said:
okay, I think I've got what I need to produce neon signs that utilizes little to no memory overhead.

At this point, I'll take ideas if anyone has something they'd like to see ;)

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Steam coming from the streets, hologram advertising, custom neon icons

m0dus · Nov 25, 2017

HockeyGuy412 said:
Steam coming from the streets, hologram advertising, custom neon icons

Oh. That's already coming. I wanted to give folks a chance to suggest what kind of signs they'd like to see — as in the content :)

HockeyGuy412 · Nov 25, 2017

m0dus said:
Oh. That's already coming. I wanted to give folks a chance to suggest what kind of signs they'd like to see — as in the content :)

a neon sign of this

m0dus · Nov 25, 2017

Nothing trademarked. ;)

HockeyGuy412 · Nov 25, 2017

m0dus said:
Nothing trademarked. ;)

Doesn' have to be the same name just some weird drink in that style. Not sure if it' trademarked it's a fake product from the movie cloverfield

m0dus · Nov 25, 2017

HockeyGuy412 said:
Doesn' have to be the same name just some weird drink in that style. Not sure if it' trademarked it's a fake product from the movie cloverfield

;) I'm sure it's protected. But something along those lines certainly

HockeyGuy412 · Nov 25, 2017

m0dus said:
;) I'm sure it's protected. But something along those lines certainly

Is this something you plan on putting on the ps4 store? Also maybe some rain effects if possible?

Airhead · Nov 25, 2017

I booted up my PS4 after a month and had to change my old gaf theme. I gladly welcome a new one for my new online home.

janusff · Nov 25, 2017

m0dus said:
Okay. I tackled the base / city portion this morning. Textures are progressively generated to allow for high level of detail and lit elements:

The sign is just placeholder, btw, I'm just trying to figure out a way to do 3D neon signs.

Um, this looks incredibly dope. Love your themes btw that uncharted LL theme is fantastic. Keep up the good work.

m0dus · Nov 25, 2017

HockeyGuy412 said:
Is this something you plan on putting on the ps4 store? Also maybe some rain effects if possible?

Maybe and maybe. Memory willing :)

ZeoVGM · Nov 25, 2017

m0dus, real talk: I adore your themes and followed you on GAF. I'm about to use your holiday theme for the second year in a row. :D

m0dus · Nov 25, 2017

ZeoVGM said:
m0dus, real talk: I adore your themes and followed you on GAF. I'm about to use your holiday theme for the second year in a row. :D

Hey, thanks :) I'm glad the music didn't get too annoying then!

Hydes · Nov 25, 2017

m0dus said:
We've got stuff there. Went an extra mile too. Search for VEV in the web store. :)

Dude! Stoked to know you made it over...I wonder why my account doesn't show me as an original or anything.

m0dus · Nov 25, 2017

Last update for the night. Adding smaller animated elements to help reinforce sense of scale: Whats a futuristic dystopia without a few flying cars?

Heavily optimized model, uses independently animated hover pads, which are constantly shifting and rotating in subtle ways to keep the vehicle level in the updrafts. It also reconfigures into 'flying' mode.

Here it is seated in the scene. one down, like 20 more to go . . .

ZeoVGM · Nov 25, 2017

m0dus said:
Hey, thanks :) I'm glad the music didn't get too annoying then!

No way, the music was great.

Honestly, the seasonal/holiday themed stuff is something I want to see more of from theme creators in general.

Admiral Snackbar · Nov 26, 2017

I LOVE THIS.

Ludens · Nov 26, 2017

How do you get m0dus Themes when using the EU store?

Guppeth · Nov 26, 2017

Hydes said:
Dude! Stoked to know you made it over...I wonder why my account doesn't show me as an original or anything.

It just means OP of this topic.

Ludens said:
How do you get m0dus Themes when using the EU store?

There aren't that many. Does this work for you? https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/grid/search-game/1?query=vev If not just search 'vev'.

I've been using m0dus' Azure Earth Orbital Remastered theme for a while, it's gorgeous. What I'd really like is the crazy trippy hyperspace tunnel shit from 2001: A Space Odyssey.

MrNineties · Nov 26, 2017

m0dus

Are you able to shed some light as to why no custom PS4 themes seem to be able to skin the color of the folder background tile from the home menu? It' s super off-putting and I tend to do blue themes just to hide it...

m0dus · Nov 26, 2017

MrNineties said:
m0dus

Are you able to shed some light as to why no custom PS4 themes seem to be able to skin the color of the folder background tile from the home menu? It' s super off-putting and I tend to do blue themes just to hide it...

I'm not sure why. All of my themes skin the folder icon tile appropriately, save for the ones that predate system software 3.5.

ElephantEyelash · Nov 26, 2017

Lurker here, just wanted to pop in real quick to say that I'm super happy to see this thread show up over here, and that ResetEra theme is looking awesome so far. Is there anyway it can be paired with some Blade Runner 2049-esque background music too?

m0dus · Nov 26, 2017

ElephantEyelash said:
Lurker here, just wanted to pop in real quick to say that I'm super happy to see this thread show up over here, and that ResetEra theme is looking awesome so far. Is there anyway it can be paired with some Blade Runner 2049-esque background music too?

Whoa, it's not a reset era theme - the logo in there is just a placeholder because the scene needed color while I create the neon signage. :) I don't have permission to use it nor is it intended to stay in there. Sorry!

Deleted member 14002 · Nov 26, 2017

m0dus said:
At this point, I'll take ideas if anyone has something they'd like to see ;)

Holiday Hearth/Fireplace
I want to see what you can do with the fire tech on that candle.

Indivisible Style theme with characters infinitely running but with Santa on his Sleigh.

A pop up book/music box theme

m0dus · Nov 26, 2017

HeyImNewHere said:
Holiday Hearth/Fireplace
I want to see what you can do with the fire tech on that candle.

Earlier fire implementation I did already tackled the fireplace:

https://youtu.be/eUetCmQkhxc

Deleted member 14002 · Nov 26, 2017

m0dus said:
Earlier fire implementation I did already tackled the fireplace:

https://youtu.be/eUetCmQkhxc

Awesome downloading now.

I'll be curious to see what you can do with Neon once you figure the tech out.

Deleted member 22585 · Nov 26, 2017

Happy to see this thread return, your work is amazing! Need to get that fireplace theme, it's so relaxing.

A Cupsouls theme would be fun, while I know it's highly unlikely to happen.

Kyrios · Nov 26, 2017

m0dus said:
okay, I think I've got what I need to produce neon signs that utilizes little to no memory overhead.

At this point, I'll take ideas if anyone has something they'd like to see ;)

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This is freaking amazing, can't wait to see how it turns out, will totally be getting this!

m0dus · Nov 26, 2017

Okay, had a little time to work on this again today. I've added rain, camera movement, and the first elements of traffic. This will require several passes to add elements.

-I still need to create signage elements,
-I'm deciding on how to implement holograms - they need to be and will be user interactive.
-I need to make another style of car.

I've also composed an early soundtrack, to give me some ambiance to work off of. I did my best Vangellis impression, but I think the final audio will have environmental elements (rain, the sounds of the city and the traffic) as well.

HockeyGuy412 · Nov 26, 2017

Love it so far

HockeyGuy412 · Nov 26, 2017

Does developing these themes allow customs colors for each icon on the dashboad?

Venom · Nov 26, 2017

Your future work with Naughty Dog... Is it for TLoU PT2? I know NDA's etc so you'll probably not be able to say anything but I hope it is. You create the best themes, period.

m0dus · Nov 26, 2017

HockeyGuy412 said:
Does developing these themes allow customs colors for each icon on the dashboad?

Yes? Though that might look pretty tacky ;)

Stillmatic · Nov 26, 2017

Very cool!

m0dus · Nov 26, 2017

Venom said:
Your future work with Naughty Dog... Is it for TLoU PT2? I know NDA's etc so you'll probably not be able to say anything but I hope it is. You create the best themes, period.

Er, no, nothing like that in the works currently. I always love working with ND, though. So I'd jump at the chance.

HockeyGuy412 · Nov 26, 2017

m0dus said:
Yes? Though that might look pretty tacky ;)

Yeah I guess but what do you think of all the icons a neon blue or some other custom design that isn' the stock version

Venom · Nov 26, 2017

m0dus said:
Er, no, nothing like that in the works currently. I always love working with ND, though. So I'd jump at the chance.

Ah man I hope they contact you for a TLoU 2 theme. Your Uncharted theme work is insane.

m0dus · Nov 26, 2017

HockeyGuy412 said:
Yeah I guess but what do you think of all the icons a neon blue or some other custom design that isn' the stock version

I haven't even touched the icons yet. Working on dynamic elements first ;)

Venom · Nov 26, 2017

m0dus said:
I haven't even touched the icons yet. Working on dynamic elements first ;)

I'm thinking some dynamic spot lights? Bit like Midgar from FF7 on the reactors.

Or maybe something like this if it's not too memory intensive.

Edit: Also maybe some flashing police lights on the city street level? Something small but which will give it the atmosphere of a noir / city.

Also for a future theme. I'd like to see a Soma style theme, creepy, dark atmosphere, robots etc.

HockeyGuy412 · Nov 26, 2017

m0dus said:
I haven't even touched the icons yet. Working on dynamic elements first ;)

I know sorry just dislike great themes with stock icons. I have no doubt in my mind you wil make another great theme as always

Bakercat · Nov 26, 2017

m0dus said:
Oh...well, capcom came to us a bit late for the RE7 stuff. We'd done an 'atmospheric creepy halloween' theme a few months before that caught their attention:

It was fun because it has a ton of creepy stuff that hidden, layered in the static you see between scenes. But, on certain days of the year, it gets really crazy. It's so obscure that it pissed a fair amount of people off, too ;)

By the time capcom caught wind, it was too late to make something for RE7...but they asked for RE:Revelations instead:

This is the first time I've seen that hallway theme and it's amazing. Something like that can really be expanded upon by doing all kinds a things in your menus to change the theme. You could even make a small game out of it trying to solve a murder with a ghost or something. Would really like to see it continued in some way, but not be connected to RE or anything like that.

m0dus · Nov 27, 2017

Venom said:
I'm thinking some dynamic spot lights? Bit like Midgar from FF7 on the reactors.

Or maybe something like this if it's not too memory intensive.

Memory isn't the only issue. It's also skirting GPU limitations already.

At this point, I've used more than 95% of the available memory, fyi :)

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