filters-and-postfx

You apply Phaser 4 post-processing effects by enabling filters on game objects and using FilterList controller APIs to add and configure effects like bloom, blur, and color grading. Effects are GPU-based and require a WebGL rendering pipeline.

Internal filters process effects locally on the game object, allowing rotated blurs, while external filters apply screen-space processing for consistent screen-aligned effects. Choose based on whether you need object-local or screen-space visual behavior.

Yes, you can build custom bloom and glow effects using built-in filter pipeline management. Combine blur and glow chains via ParallelFilters-based compositing to achieve shader-driven looks without manually building custom shader pipelines.

No, Phaser 4 visual filters and post-processing effects target WebGL-only rendering pipelines. You must use a WebGL renderer to apply GPU-based effects, masks, wipes, and color grading to cameras and game objects.

Use FilterList controllers to add, order, enable, disable, and configure multiple effects. Respecting the correct filter order is necessary to manage internal-vs-external performance behavior and achieve the desired compositing result.

Screen-space external filters process differently than object-local internal filters. You must respect internal-vs-external coordinate behavior and performance limits when configuring effects to ensure correct visual output.