Per Pixel Manipulation in GPU

[STOOK_X]

The feature I would like to present is: Shaders custom/manipulative/per pixel manipulation in GPU for game developers.

Most advanced graphics effects like CRT Scanlines, VHS distortions & linen ripple effects, etc., would be possible using per-pixel shaders in Roblox.

Proposed Features for the functionality:

• Displacement: The ability to displace pixels vertically, horizontally, diagonally, etc., with functions like sine, noise, or user-defined formulas.
• RGB Channel Manipulation: RGB channels can be manipulated independently to give chromatic aberrations or to add an aberration effect.
• GPU Acceleration: Processing 1 million+ pixels simultaneously = Realtime performance.
• Animations Based on Time: Since effects can evolve based on time, we could create things such as ripple effects, wave motion effects, etc.
• Custom Parameters: Control the amplitude, frequency, speed, etc., of the per-pixel effects via Scripts at RunTime.

Benefits for Developers:

• Developers can create visual styles or retro-themed artworks without creating workarounds.
• Can expand the possibilities for user creativity (i.e. Atmospherics, Cyberpunk, Liminality etc., or other types of games).
• The ability to create Shaders & Post Processing makes Roblox visually comparable with Unity & Unreal Engines.

Examples of How This is Used:

• VHS/Analog Glitches Retro or Horror Games.
• Water Ripple Effects or Water Reflections.
• CRT/Scanline & RGBA Separation Effects.

[TheGrimDeathZombie (Reapimus)]

@STOOK_X

The feature I would like to present is: Shaders custom/manipulative/per pixel manipulation in GPU for game developers.

Did you even do a search before posting this? This has been duplicate posted so many times already at this point.

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[Rylvns (Rylen)]

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