Shape Shifter 3D

Take full control of your visuals with Shape Shifter 3D, the ultimate 3D shader plugin for Resolume. Design, combine, and transform up to 10 fully customizable 3D shapes on the fly, all while enjoying seamless integration with Resolume’s ecosystem. Experience real-time HDR reflections, dynamic lighting, and a host of specialized modes to push your visual performances to the next level.

Key Features

- Up to 10 Customizable Shapes
Combine spheres, boxes, toruses, cylinders, cones, hexagonal prisms, and more.

- Advanced Boolean Operations
Union, subtract, and intersect shapes with smooth blending for refined transitions.

- Dynamic Transformations
Bend, twist, skew, mirror, and rotate each shape for limitless creative possibilities.

- Precision Control
Deform shapes using rounding, onioning, and adjustable edge thickness for unique results.

- Noise Deformation & Eye Textures
Enhance your visuals with integrated 3D/2D noise effects or add eye textures for personal flair.

- Real-Time HDR Lighting Integration
Let your shapes and materials react to any Resolume clip with HDR image-based lighting.

- Flexible Materials & Lighting
Customize color, roughness, and metallic properties while controlling multiple light sources.

- Adaptive Camera Control
Orbit and zoom with ease to capture the perfect angle every time.

- Efficient Rendering
Harness advanced ray-marching techniques, adaptive step sizes, and anti-aliasing for smooth performance.

Last Update

- Expanded Bending Controls
Bending on both the X and Y axes for added shaping options.

- Shape Folding on the Y Axis
Create radially folded versions of your shapes with adjustable radius.

- Tapering Controls
Taper shapes independently along the X and Y axes for refined transformations.

- New Shape Types
Triangular prism, octahedron, and pyramid to broaden your creative palette.

- Enhanced Torus Scaling
Scale torus shapes with separate minor and major radius adjustments for precise control.

- Background Rendering Option
Easily show or hide the input source (background), simplifying clip-based compositions.

- New Modes
1. IMG to 3D Mode – Extrude or revolve any incoming video source into a custom 3D object.
2. Mandelbulb Mode – Explore mesmerizing fractal landscapes with extensive parameter controls.

- Improved UI & Control Layout
Streamlined parameter organization and labeling for an intuitive workflow.

This Update

- HDR Lighting Fix
HDR lighting now works correctly for non-metallic objects, ensuring consistent results across all material types.

- Further Torus Scaling Refinements
Two new, dedicated inputs for the major and minor radius, offering even finer control.

- Cell Shading Mode
Easily toggle a stylized, cartoon-like look for unique visual impact.

- Performance Controls
New global performance sliders let you optimize rendering quality and speed.

- Noisecape Mode
Generate either an FBM noise texture or a full 3D terrain. Use the built-in FBM noise or load a custom texture for the surface.

- Tunnel Mode
Quickly create stunning 3D tunnels and spiral animations for captivating transitions or immersive visuals.

- 44 New Presets & More Tutorials
We’ve added 44 presets—labeled by mode—to help you get started right away. More tutorials are on the way to ensure you can master every feature.

- Continuing Evolution
Shape Shifter 3D continues to grow, offering new features and refinements with every update—your one-stop shop for truly immersive 3D visuals in Resolume.

Mode Overview

- Standard Mode (Orginal ShapeShifter 3D)
Combine up to 10 customizable shapes and transform them with advanced boolean operations, bending, tapering, noise deformations and more.

- IMG to 3D Mode
Extrude or revolve any incoming video source into a custom 3D object—perfect for bold 3D logos or abstract visuals.

- Mandelbulb Mode
Dive into infinite fractal landscapes with a fully adjustable Mandelbulb generator, offering iridescent colors and intricate procedural detail.

- Noisecape Mode
Generate organic 3D terrains or noise-driven patterns. Rely on built-in FBM noise or import your own texture for one-of-a-kind surface details.

- Tunnel Mode
Craft mesmerizing 3D tunnels and spirals—ideal for transitions, background loops, or immersive event visuals.

Shape Shifter 3D is your all-in-one toolkit for creating show-stopping 3D visuals within Resolume. With a growing library of presets, ongoing tutorial support, and a feature set that continues to expand, there’s no limit to where you can take your live shows and installations.