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Obsidian Lens is a Fuser shader pipeline that transforms flat PNG logos into a volumetric "liquid obsidian" with a deep black base.
By using faux normal mapping for 3D beveling and a dynamic mask to isolate two-tone gradients, it creates a premium material effect instead of a cheap "rainbow flood." Itās a clean, high-impact tool for anyone needing a sharp Web3 aesthetic and a "heavy" visual identity.
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Really like this š How long did it take you to refine this?ā
this is such a cool effect!
This is very well put togetherāthe clarity and structure show that every decision was intentional. Itās the kind of work that looks simple on the surface but clearly required strong judgment behind the scenes. When you were building this, how did you decide what to prioritize and what to leave out?
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Project Title: Interactive Thermal Vision for Fashion E-commerce (Built with Fuser)
The Concept
A next-gen feature for online stores. Instead of just saying "this jacket is warm," we let customers prove it to themselves with an interactive lens.
The Problem
You can't feel the quality or warmth of a garment through a screen. Static photos show the style, but they don't communicate the tech behind the fabric.
The Solution
I built a workflow that turns a standard fashion shot into an interactive experience. I engineered a "thermal lens" that follows the mouse: as you scan the puffer jacket, it reveals a heat map showing heat retention, while the snowy background stays "cold."
How it Works
Generation: AI creates a high-end base imageāa model in a massive pink puffer standing in a snowy mountain landscape.
Code (GLSL): Using Fuserās code node, I wrote a shader that dynamically re-maps colors inside the lens to mimic a thermal scan, keeping the rest of the photo unaltered.
Value for Brands
Itās a plug-and-play tool for websites. It boosts engagement, keeps users on the page longer, and builds trust in the product's technical specs.
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Hey everyone! Turn a single reference image and a mood description into a complete set of production-ready visual asset, in one run.
What you bring:
A Key Visual reference image that captures the look, palette, or world of your project and a short text describing the film's mood or atmosphere (e.g. "drama, overcast, sci-fi")
What the technique does:
The technique reads both inputs together and builds a cohesive 6-frame storyboard that translates your mood into a visual narrative arc. Each frame is crafted to feel tonally consistent with the reference while expressing a distinct narrative beat. Once the storyboard is complete, every keyframe is exported individually as a standalone image.
What you get is 7 assets total: 1 full storyboard + 6 individually exported keyframes.
Best for: directors, cinematographers, animators, and visual development artists who want to go from concept to a shootable (or pitchable) frame sequence fast, without losing tonal coherence across shots.
Thanks for reading! :)
ā¢ Apr 20
Nice!
Framer Shaders are the hottest thing right now, so I added them to Teamwave
Oh, and the template is completely free
ā https://www.framer.com/marketplace/templates/teamwave/
Great work Cristian!
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