Heya bezellers! Finally after months of hard working (and waiting for the new RetroArch version coming out) the Mega Bezel Commodore RC4 is out!
Introducing a shiny new logo.
I'll post some insight articles as there's really A LOT under the hood this time.
Also welcome Amiga CDTV. 😁
Here comes the changelog:
Mega Bezel Commodore Pack RC4 (October 2nd, 2022)
New release for public testing, complete overhaul of pixel shader chain based off the new `MEGAREFERENCE SYSTEM`. This enables for complex modular shaders mixing CRT masking, color correction, cables/signal, aspect ratios and my own variations called `NMC SPICED FLAVOURS`.
Minimum software requirements:
Content:
- Added `COMMODORE AMIGA CDTV` scene
- Added `RETROWALLS DARKSTUCCO` scene
- Added `RETROWALLS NEONSMOKE` scene
- Added `NMC SPICED FLAVOURS SHARP` presets: RGB, S-VIDEO, SMOOTH SCALEFX
- Added `NMC SPICED FLAVOURS SOFT` presets: COMPOSITE, RGB, RGB SMOOTH, SMOOTH SUPER-XBR, UPSCALE DREZ 480p, MONOCHROME, VECTOR, WORN-OUT
- Added `MBZ VANILLA FLAVOURS SHARP` presets: ADVANCED, LCD-GRID, POTATO, SMOOTH ADV, STANDARD
- Added `MBZ VANILLA FLAVOURS SOFT` presets: NTSC ADVANCED, NTSC POTATO, NTSC SMOOTH ADV, NTSC STANDARD
- Updated `PHILIPS 21PT3326-V7` with "fake flat" cabinet glass reflection
- Updated `README` with tech insights, quick start procedures and customization guides
Features:
- Added `MEGAREFERENCE SYSTEM` to enable advanced visual customization
- Added `SHADER CONNECTORS` to base vanilla Mega Bezel shaders
- Added `FLUIDVISION` for responsive textured displays
- Added `CRT-MASK VISUAL LAYER` to mimic original displays visual behavior
- Added `SIGNAL/CONNECTION VISUAL LAYER` to influence visual clarity with special effects
- Added `COLOR-CORRECTION VISUAL LAYER` to simulate real life CRTs colors
- Added `SCENE LIGHTNING VISUAL LAYER` for advanced and vanilla day/night ambient lightning
- Added `DEVICE LIGHTNING VISUAL LAYER` for advanced cabinet glass, tube diffuse, tube reflection static and tube shadow effects
- Added `GLOBAL OVERRIDE SETTINGS` for users to toggle modular shaders (at their own peril!)
Enhancements:
- Added `CRT-ASPECT-RATIO AUTO` for automatic aspect ratio detection
- Added `CRT-ASPECT-RATIO EXPLICIT 1.33` for forced 4:3 aspect ratio
- Added `CRT-ASPECT-RATIO PIXEL ASPECT RATIO` for core based pixel aspect ratio
- Added `CRT-CABLES COMPONENT/RGB/SCART` for best quality connection, sharp and crisp image
- Added `CRT-CABLES S-VIDEO` for top quality connection, clean image
- Added `CRT-CABLES COMPOSITE` for standard quality connection, some noise
- Added `CRT-CABLES RF-MODULATOR` for bad quality connection, hum-bar and noise
- Added `CRT-COLOR-CORRECTION TEMPERATURE` with cold (9300k) and warm (6800k) presets
- Added `CRT-COLOR-CORRECTION MONOCHROME` with amber, aqua, black&white, blood and green presets
- Added `CRT-MASK APERTURE-GRILLE BASE` for "-tron" family displays
- Added `CRT-MASK PLASMA` for monochrome display visuals
- Added `CRT-MASK SHADOW-MASK PRO` for generic dot-triad professional displays visuals
- Added `CRT-MASK SLOT-MASK CONSUMER` for generic consumer TV visuals
- Added `CURVED FAUX bezel` presets for curved bezels on a flat screen
Fixes:
- Updated `MEGA BEZEL REFLECTION SHADER` presets parameters to latest public MBR shader version
- Fixed `FILENAME CASING CONVENTION` for Linux users
- Renamed `NORMAL SCALING` to `FULL DEVICE SCALING`
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