NVIDIA can now improve the user experience of gamers, as their new drivers for their GeForce GTX graphics processing unit (GPU) can now add filters to games.
The new feature is called GeForce Freestyle and is available on the GeForce Experience module of the official GPU drivers. As such, Freestyle will add more than 35 image filters which can be overlayed on top of whatever game the users might be playing.
It is still currently in beta but will eventually allow users to select between 15 filters and customize them with 38 different settings, which at the moment can be applied for approximately 100 games, with support for more in the foreseeable future. These filters can act like the ones in the photo-centric social media Instagram but require more processing power since they will be applied to 3D renders instead of a just a photo or video.
This means that players can finally achieve the full monochrome or sepia atmosphere for games like "Call of Duty: World War II." This can ultimately change the look and feel of the game making it more dramatic or even immersive, while in some cases may even improve the game's lighting.
At the moment, the list of filters includes Black and White, Exposure, Sepia, Color, Half-Tone, Vignette, Colorblind, Mood, Depth of Field, Night Mode, Contrast, Special FX, Details, Retro, and Adjustments. Apart from enhancing the graphics of the game, the filters can also help colorblind players distinguish certain shades of color. This is particularly important for games which do not have a built-in colorblind mode.
As for regular users, the Night Mode filter can actually reduce the blue light during gameplay, which can help ease the eyes of players. This can also reduce the damage of synthetic light on the eyes of users. Players who are interested in using the said filters can view the list of compatible games in the official GeForce website of NVIDIA.
