by Difinito·Rendering
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Holo Shader stands out in the Superhive library for its minimal single-node setup and the toggle between wireframe and solid holographic modes.
Holo Shader is a procedural shader for Blender that turns any 3D object into a holographic object. The setup is intentionally simple: connect the Holo shader node directly to the material output node to achieve a glowing holographic look with minimal effort.
The shader supports both a wireframe mode, which highlights the structure of your models with a glowing wireframe effect, and a solid mode, which displays models in vibrant solid colors. An easy toggle lets you switch between the two modes with a slider. Colors and emission settings are customizable so you can fine-tune the holographic result. The shader also supports the Image Texture Node, which you connect to the Base Color input of the Holo Shader to add textures to your model.
Installation uses Blender's Asset Libraries system: extract the files from the zip archive, add the folder under the File Paths preferences, save, then access the installed shader from the Assets section of the UI. Holo Shader works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines.
Holo Shader is best for blender artists who want to give 3D objects a holographic look with a single shader node in Cycles or Eevee.
Holo Shader is completely free to download and use.
Holo Shader supports Blender versions 4.1, 4.0, 3.6, 3.5, 3.4 and 3.3. It works with both the Cycles and Eevee render engines, so you can apply the holographic effect regardless of which of these two engines your project uses. Because it is a procedural shader connected to the material output, it fits into standard Blender material workflows. Check the developer's page to confirm behaviour on any newer Blender release.
Holo Shader installs through Blender's Asset Libraries system. First extract the files from the zip archive, then open Preferences, navigate to the File Paths tab and locate the Asset Libraries section. Click Add and select the folder containing the unzipped files, then save your changes. Once installed, open the Assets section in the Blender UI to access the shader. Make sure you unzip the archive before pointing Blender at the folder, as the extracted files are required.
Holo Shader supports the Image Texture Node so you can add detailed textures to your model. To use it, connect the Image Texture Node to the Base Color input of the Holo Shader. Alongside texture support, the shader lets you fine-tune colors and emission settings to match the holographic effect you want, and switch between the glowing wireframe mode and the solid color mode using the toggle slider.
Holo Shader is listed as free in this catalog, and its license is noted as Royalty Free. Licensing and pricing terms can change over time, so for the most current details it is best to check Difinito's developer page directly. The product is published by Difinito and distributed through the Superhive marketplace, where you can also find its documentation and related holographic shader products.
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