Here's a quick overview of today's update:
- Opacity Controls: New transparency controls for all 3D objects
- Performance Improvements: Migration to the new web framework, shaders optimizations, and bug fixes
Opacity Controls
We're excited to introduce opacity controls that let you adjust the transparency of 3D objects in your scenes. This opens up creative possibilities for layering and transitions.
The opacity slider works on all 3D objects:
- Models
- Images
- Text
- Time Display
- Waveform
- Ferrofluid
- Spectre
- Oscilloscope
- Pulsar
- Circle
Creative Uses for Opacity
Here are some ways you can use opacity controls to enhance your visuals:
- Create smooth fade-ins/fade-outs by automating opacity with keyframes
- Layer multiple semi-transparent objects for a ghostly effect
- Make text gradually appear for dramatic reveals
- Blend 3D models and visualizers together
- Create depth by fading distant objects
- Build transitions between scenes by cross-fading elements
Pro tip: Try combining opacity automation with movement and rotation for cinematic transitions. For example, have text fade in while rotating into view, or make 3D models dissolve as they float away.
Tech Debt and Bug Fixes
This month we focused heavily on technical improvements and optimizations to make Banger.Show faster and more reliable than ever.
- Framework migration: We've completed a major migration to a more modern web framework, enabling us to develop and ship new features more rapidly while maintaining excellent performance.
- Shader optimizations: Our rendering engine received significant optimizations, resulting in smoother playback and reduced GPU usage.
- Desktop app improvements: Fixed critical rendering issues in the desktop application, ensuring consistent performance across all platforms.
- Loading times: The editor now loads faster and page transitions are smoother.
These improvements lay a strong foundation for exciting new features coming in the following months while ensuring Banger.Show remains fast and reliable.
