Shaders for future MI

[HiDie 0]

An animation is still not perfect without good cinematic shaders. All animation software have good shaders so why not add one in MI?

[DigitalEvorian 2.5k]

Beacuse it does'nt work like that, implementing better shaders take alot of coding knowledge, plus the engine also limits what's possible.

[AlexTSC 765]

Shaders will be added as soon as M-I is rebuilt on C++

Edited May 25, 2016 by AlexTSC

[Allemn 2.6k]

Shaders = Massive Lag

[AlexTSC 765]

Just now, Allemn said:

Shaders = Massive Lag

Standart M-I and HD M-I packs = solvation

[x3j50 1.4k]

[Voxy 7.3k]

Mine-imator works based on a very limited game engine, which is Game Maker's, which also limits shaders compatibility. Consider yourself lucky that they are already a multitude of shaders implemented for real time shading and camera effects.

[Mafa Animations 2.9k]

*cough* your profile picture *cough*

ontopic :

Anyways Mine-imator is a primary source and you need a secondary program to make it look better.

if the program is in good hands you don't even have to use a secondary program at all.

[Skjold 7.6k]

Mineimator is made in a program for making 2d games. Be thankful there even IS a mineimator.

[CuBix 693]

Most shader-like effects can be done with 3rd party programs.

And considering the limitations of MI´s engine, it will stay that way.

[Emaniplex 6.3k]

I'm so proud of everyone.  

[crustyjpeg 2.7k]

You could try adding surfaces, texturing them like lensflares, and parenting them to the camera if you want flares.

[CuBix 693]

Just now, EnderSculptor said:

You could try adding surfaces, texturing them like lensflares, and parenting them to the camera if you want flares.

You can do the same with godrays.

But i know there are some alpha glitches in MI

[crustyjpeg 2.7k]

Just now, CuBix said:

You can do the same with godrays.

But i know there are some alpha glitches in MI

But you can set "Render depth" to 1, that sometimes fixes it.

[ShadowUnicorn_Gaming 759]

Everyone just chill out!

 

If you want some good shader

 

your best off with Adobe After Effects (Free download)

[CuBix 693]

1 minute ago, ShadowUnicornAnimations said:

Everyone just chill out!

 

If you want some good shader

 

your best off with Adobe After Effects (Free download)

These are not really "shaders" they are post processing 2d filters and not 3d

[ShadowUnicorn_Gaming 759]

Just now, CuBix said:

These are not really "shaders" they are post processing 2d filters and not 3d

Well that's the best option

idek what else

[moniker 67]

Unfortunately we are stuck with what we have unless some wizard decides to rebuild Mine Imator in C++. Until then we will have to deal with it. It's unfortunate that depth of field is broken and doesn't work through transparent textures. This is one of the biggest fundamental flaws with the program. It ruins a lot of potential good cinematic shoots. Not to mention you can forget about using flares, or anything with a transparency on it, if your shoot is using depth of field... it's pretty limiting.

Edited May 25, 2016 by moniker