Post Process Shader – Scan Effect

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Post Process Shader – Scan Effect — a post-processing shader for Unreal Engine 5 that creates a striking scanning effect, highlighting the edges and surfaces of objects with a glowing outline. This effect is perfect for adding a futuristic aesthetic or implementing scanning mechanics in your project. The shader seamlessly adapts to various lighting conditions, ensuring consistent and polished results. It’s an excellent solution for sci-fi exploration games or interactive visual effects, adding dynamism and uniqueness to your scenes.

Q – start the scan animation

E – start the reverse animation

🔥 Where Can It Be Used?

🤖 Science Fiction — Add a scanning effect for drones, robots, or high-tech devices.

🕵️ Exploration Games — Use for mechanics analyzing objects or environments.

🎮 Interactive Projects — Create visual effects for object interactions.

🎬 Cinematic Scenes — Add a scanning effect for cutscenes or trailers.

🎯 Key Features

✅ Scanning Effect — glowing outlines highlighting the edges and surfaces of objects.

✅ Full Customization — control over outline color, thickness, glow intensity, and other parameters.

✅ Lighting Adaptation — the effect works in any lighting conditions.

✅ Ease of Use — even beginners can quickly set up the shader to suit their needs.

✅ Performance Optimization — works without straining the system, ideal for real-time rendering.