Asset - Scripts AEColorMask - Apply color to sprites with pixel-perfect precision [free]

[angelwire]

AEColorMask is a shader with a collection of scripts that let you apply a color to specific sprite areas using a mask

Marketplace Link: https://marketplace.yoyogames.com/assets/9420/aecolormask-recolor-sprites

With these scripts and shader you can color objects to add variety to your game without creating a bunch of duplicate sprites.


This system doesn't rely on palettes or have any restriction on the original sprite's color count. This means you can apply color to realistic sprites


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The scripts set up and handle the shader for you:

• draw_self_color_mask(...)
• draw_sprite_color_mask(...)
• draw_sprite_ext_color_mask(...)
• draw_sprite_stretched_color_mask(...)
• draw_sprite_stretched_ext_color_mask(...)
• draw_sprite_tiled_color_mask(...)
• draw_sprite_tiled_ext_color_mask(...)

All you have to do is provide the mask sprite (ideally it should be the same size as the original sprite), the mask sprite sub-image (masks and sprites can be animated), the color to apply, and the alpha that the color uses (an alpha of 0 will make the original sprite transparent which is also a neat feature)

There is a demo project included with a lot of helpful information

Documentation link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n34mwDxn5vIFn7HiNA553GS1RSrodGB4eOOqPx1o-gw
Marketplace Link: https://marketplace.yoyogames.com/assets/9420/aecolormask-recolor-sprites
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/angelwire/AEColorMask

I'm always willing to help out if you have any questions or problems. And if you have any suggestions I would be happy to hear them!​