The Playstation 5 has been around for a few years now, and it is amazing how high the bar has been set for the graphics of new releases. Well, Final Fantasy 16 is here, and it certainly hits that bar and goes beyond it.
Although not every game comes equipped with a photo mode, thankfully Final Fantasy 16 does. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access and use it to capture this masterpiece in all its glory.
How To Access Photo Mode
Final Fantasy 16 is ripe with beautiful vistas and locales from the moment you first start the game. After completing the brief tutorial section of the game, you’ll finally be able to get your hands on photo mode. Oddly enough, you are never directed to it, and it can be sort of hidden in plain sight.
To access photo mode, first press start and go into the Attributes menu. Here, you’ll find the prompt for photo mode at the bottom left of the screen. Simply press the touch button while in this menu, and you will then be able to access all the controls to capture the perfect shot.
How To Use Photo Mode
There are only a handful of things you can control in photo mode. While there are some things missing that you find in other games, such as character poses and photo filters, the Final Fantasy 16 photo mode has exactly what you need to get a great shot of an already beautiful game.
Using the triggers and joystick controls, you can adjust the height and positioning of the shot, as well as hide the UI for when you are ready to take the screenshot. The Camera mode lets you adjust the Roll, which is essentially the overall angle of rotation. Here, you can also adjust the Field Of View, which is how wide of a shot you want, dictating how much of the scene can be captured. And finally, Camera mode lets you also choose whether or not you want Clive in the photo.
Flipping over to the Depth Of Field mode gives you control over how you convey depth in the shot. To access the Focal Distance and the Blur, you’ll first need to toggle the Depth Of Field button. Adjusting the Focal Distance will determine whether the foreground or background is blurred to convey the depth of the shot. You can also adjust how much blur you want to apply by using the Blur control.
How To Get The Perfect Shot
You won’t have to look very far to find a gorgeous landscape or vista to capture. Each region in the game is full of plenty of these picturesque moments. But some of the best photos you can get in the game will actually be captured mid-battle.
Since Photo Mode is accessed after pausing the game, you can literally capture Clive right in the middle of an attack. With very little effort, we were able to take some amazing screenshots of some of the earlier battles in the game. Don’t be afraid to experiment with busy on-screen moments or dramatic angles. And above all else, don’t forget to have fun with it.