Paid EA Plugins + Scripts Distance Shader plugin

The Distance Shader plugin is now available.​

This plugin creates a more natural visual experience by applying a fade effect based on the distance to a target.​

1. Concept​

It recreates the kind of “distance shader” effect commonly seen in environments like VRChat, adapted for use in VaM.
Based on the distance to the target, a full-screen black overlay is applied to create a fade effect.

As the camera moves within a certain range, the screen gradually blacks out,
simulating a more realistic “too close to see” visual response.

It also helps reduce the “unfortunate experience” of the camera clipping through a model when getting too close.

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2. Overview of Operation​

Attach the plugin to a Person Atom.
Once attached, the fade effect is automatically enabled using the default target, head.

3. Detailed Explanation of Each Element​

■ Distance-Based Fade (Blackout)​

Applies a full-screen fade effect based on the distance to the target.

■ Automatic Target Selection (Full Body Mode)​

In Full Body Mode (Auto),
the plugin automatically detects and uses the closest body part as the target.

■ Detail Target Mode​

By default, targets are based on the Atom’s body controllers (such as head, chest, etc.).
When this option is enabled,
target selection switches to VaM Atom RigidBody-based targeting,
allowing you to choose from 400+ possible targets.

This mode can also be used together with Full Body Mode.
(This may slightly increase CPU load.)

■ Show Auto Target​

When using Full Body Mode,
you can check which target is currently being referenced.

■ Fade Range Customization​

You can configure the fade behavior using:

• Fade Start: distance where fading begins
• Fade End: distance where the screen becomes fully black

4. Additional Notes​

• Compatible with both VR and desktop modes
• Depending on the settings, blackout may occur earlier than expected
• This plugin is designed for Person Atoms only.
  Using it on other Atom types may result in unintended behavior

Example
You can achieve results like this without any post-processing.




The Distance Shader plugin will continue to evolve.
If you have any feedback or feature requests, feel free to leave a comment!