Free parallax occlusion Shader

[imgarfield]

Hi, all.

I was wondering where to post this (here or in Coding)... but since it requires no coding to be used, I have decided to place it here... though it is no Skinn, Spray, Texture either

This is a test shader for Parallax Occl. Mapping. See the screens to get an idea:









The shader is availabe for download, use and redist. free of any charge. (though some ackn. is always welcome )

Here is the link:

http://files.filefront.com/HL2_ParallaxShader1_0zip/;4836726;;/fileinfo.html

(i hope the link works fine, because it is the only way to the file for now...the FileFront db currently does not accept submittions and the file is not
visible from outside)

Please, read carefully the readme file! Though the shader reqires no coding or altering the structure of existing mods (98.74% plugnplay), there are some tricks to get it working (due to issues with custom shaders in the current SDK) but no fear - it works (i hope)
(you must have a pretty nice card to run it smoodthly, but as a min. it must support ps_2.0a!)

Do not forget that this is the first release (test, alpha, beta...), ALL feedback is HIGHLY appreciated!



EDIT: NEW BUILD (1.1)

+++ ATI support (X8xx and X7xx and up!)

+++ Fixed the flashlight performance drop!

Link:
http://files.filefront.com/HL2_ParallaxOcclusionShader1_1/;4873478;;/fileinfo.html



EDIT: NEW BUILD (1.2)

+++ Adjusatble sampling rate. This means higher fps for thin reliefs and better quality for deep reliefs.







EDIT: NEW BUILD (1.3) :idea:


+++ models support

+++ self-shadows (models only)



here is a temp link bacause FF is down and i can not upload there:
http://s4.11mbit.in/Ps2d51c91791799bCnFKHs34674f6CnOL0sy4f60rpPrx3ejBHs2u0bg/q785Oza7

Check my account at filefront for the newest build:

http://hosted.filefront.com/thegarfield/

10x
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sorry for my english:(
MihailNajdenov
(long live hl2 )

P.S. Do you know a better place to post/upload this/others shaders???
Is there a spacial place here or on other sites?
For questions (answers, and suggestions! ) e-mail me @ garfieldhq@yahoo.com (you can write in English, German... or Bulgarian )

[Sedative]

a mirror:

http://www.ihud.com/file.php?file=070306/1141761462/HL2_ParallaxShader1_0.zip

[FictiousWill]

BADASS

[alexroyce]

Second shot is amazing.

[GuessWho]

Thanks. Wraiyth's parallax code looks like shit compared to this.

[Sedative]

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GuessWho opened his big mouth to say:
Thanks. Wraiyth's parallax code looks like shit compared to this.

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aww be nice

[GuessWho]

Holy shit, this looks awesome in CS:S. I love how if you view it from the side it's still 3D-ish.

[FictiousWill]

It doesn't work on my 9800.

[Inflames007]

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GuessWho opened his big mouth to say:
Holy shit, this looks awesome in CS:S. I love how if you view it from the side it's still 3D-ish.

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any way, good to know ther are some coders in the world that share the good things with people.

[GuessWho]

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GuessWho opened his big mouth to say:
...in CS:S.

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[alexroyce]

Its very nice but unless theres some way to turn it off/on I dont think many will use it in actual maps/mods as the FPS plummets (and ive got a pretty good computer).

[IceCreamMatt]

Will the flash light work with those with out the textures going all white?

[alexroyce]

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IceCreamMatt opened his big mouth to say:
Will the flash light work with those with out the textures going all white?

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http://www.imagehause.info/img206/1446/mnprlxtst00003cy.jpg

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[LaCabra]

Get this shit in MI, now.

[SMB]

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any way, good to know ther are some coders in the world that share the good things with people.

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Parallax mapping is an exception to the rules of normal shaders, where you would normally need to add additional client code to the mod. Since the code is already there in the engine, all you need is the shader files and the shader dll, and everything should work.