Video games are now so beautiful players are spending hours framing stunning works of Internet art
Video games are now so beautiful players are spending hours framing stunning works of Internet art To capture the perfect light, Rasmus Furbo had Spider-Man squat on a queen-size bed. The web announcer sat there, facing the end of the bed, against a studio-like black background for the hero's classic red and blue outfit. The photo shoot was not intended to promote the upcoming Marvel Cinematic magazine. Rather, this scene takes place in a video game. Furbo, 33, has played video games most of his life, but over the summer he discovered what he calls "hobby within hobby" - what some call photography. “For me…it's like taking pictures in the real world,” says Furbo. "You only have this ability to go places you normally can't." As developers push the boundaries of game consoles to enable three-dimensional exploration of surreal worlds, a community of fans is using photos – or rather screenshots – to record. their beauty. It's been five years since Sony ...