Bulge Distortion Effect

Radial bulge or pinch distortion post-processing. Create lens-like magnification effects for artistic compositions.

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  1. What is it?
  2. How to use it
  3. Implementation Reference

Topics: TSL function · postprocessing · creative coding · shader programming · Three.js · WebGL · WebGPU · WGSL · TSL

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