Skylight Window LightShaft Shader (VRChat)

Overview

This is an asset for VRChat worlds.

This is a shader that creates the effect of light shafts pouring down from a skylight. It's versatile and can be used to depict various scenarios such as dazzling morning light falling from a skylight, light shining into an underground room from above ground, or light descending from a corridor skylight.

In the V002 update, shapes such as rounded corners, triangles, rounded triangles, stars, and hearts were added.

Features

• It's lightweight and compatible with both Quest and PC.
• It's designed with a focus on the dazzling effect and the beauty of the light shafts.
• It can be used by simply placing a mesh.
• The direction and spread of the light shafts can be changed using the mesh's blend shapes.
• Brightness, transparency, and the sense of noise can be adjusted.
• Size, width, and length can be modified using the Transform's scale.
• It supports AudioLink, allowing the brightness to change.
• It has a feature that samples the color of a specified texture and reflects it in the light shafts.
• It includes 8 types of configuration examples.

Sample World

This is a sample world within VRChat where you can see the actual item.
https://vrchat.com/home/launch?worldId=wrld_23153cdc-2e01-4dad-be57-a608a363b28e

Description

First, import the downloaded unitypackage into Unity. There is a prefab file in the NoribenLunch/noribenSkylightWindowLightShaftShader/Prefabs folder, so please drag it into the hierarchy to use it.

Operational Verification Status

• VRChat Worlds
  • PC World: OK
  • Quest World: OK
• VRChat Avatars
  • PC Avatar: OK
  • Quest Avatar: No
• Unity
  • Built-in RP: OK
  • URP: OK
  • HDRP: OK

Terms of Use

• Using in world creation or avatars: OK
• Redistribute / Sharing Files: Prohibited
• Reselling / Claiming it as your own work: Prohibited
• Including in avatars or worlds for sale: Prohibited

Update History

• 2024/01/19 V001 Initial release
• 2024/01/20 V002 Added shapes: rounded corners, triangles, rounded triangles, stars, and hearts
• 2024/01/31 V003 Added the ability to change the coloration of the window parts. Implemented fading based on camera distance.

Contact

https://twitter.com/noriben327