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CDimagined (October Update) - Pure Gamma

October has arrived — and so has a brand-new monthly update for the PP Filter!As always, this update will be compared to the September release, highlighting what’s changed and improved.Post-Process Changes & New EffectsExposure has been slightly decreased.Sunlight is now softer and less harsh.Some tonemapping adjustments from previous versions have been reverted, while other values were increased to counteract the clarity loss caused by the reduced exposure.Glare and bloom are now fully dyna...

CDimagined (September Update) - Pure Gamma

As September is already here, it's time for another monthly update for the PP Filter!Here's what's changed.LightingExposure has been decreased.Contrast is less intense at low sun-angles.Sunlight is now more intense as when the Sun is rising or setting down, making mornings and sunsets visually more dramatic.Nights are brighter with ambient light being more apparent but not distracting.Ambient light at day time for all cloudy weathers is toned down, but increased at dawn/dusk to match...

CDimagined (August Update) - Pure Gamma

With August now here, it's time for a new monthly update for the CDimagined PPfilter!To show off the new update, I'll compare it to the July update that was before, while giving explanations of what has changed. A comparison of new vs old (new is on the left, old is on the right)Reflections and lightingLighting has been reworked, for to be "more logical", brightness and contrast now spreads evenly from the sky to the ground/landscape, thus the whole image blends together nicely.R...

Introducing the CDimagined Graphics Pack – New Update

July is here, and that means it’s time for a new update. We’ve come up with some fresh ideas that we want to share. Here’s what we’re bringing in as our newest piece of content:Introducing: CDimagined Graphics PackAll Supporter+ and higher-tier members now have access to our Graphics Pack, which includes everything you need, to take your Assetto Corsa experience to the next level.There’s no need to search for new settings — everything in the pack is fully optimized for the best possi...

CDimagined (June Update) - Pure Gamma

Finally our military service has come to an end and now he have time to actually focus on the project. Thank you for the support. Here's the june update:Night-Time Visual Improvements:Enhanced post-processing for nighttime scenes, including more complex glare shapes and improved bloom control. Significantly better contrast at night for clearer visibility and improved realism.Lighting Enhancements:New ambient light system with improved blending across all weather conditions and times of day. ...

CDimagined (May Update) - Pure Gamma

After nearly two years since our very first release of this PPfilter, we've always chosen to label our versions with a beta tag.But after continuously refining every small detail, we've reached a point where it's time to leave the beta label behind. This release right here is the one—we can confidently say that our vision has been realized in Pure Gamma Space.That doesn't mean development stops here—far from it. We'll continue updating the Gamma version. But from this poi...

CDimagined (April Update) - Pure Gamma

Fixed known exposure issues from the last version and many more changes.

CDimagined (March Update) - Pure Gamma

Post-Processing & Lighting Improvements – Update 1.9.8Reworked Post-ProcessingImproved glare, lens flare, and bloom effects for a more realistic visual experience.Lighting EnhancementsImproved shadows and shading, adding better depth and detail in darker areas.More accurate environmental coloring based on different scenarios, such as vibrant sunset hues being projected onto the ground and surroundings.Nighttime ImprovementsIncreased night light pollution (NLP) intensity for a more immersive ex...

CDimagined (February Update) - Pure Gamma

Additional adjustments for V2 Ambient Lighting and a lot of cloudy weather optimizations.

CDimagined (January Update) - Pure Gamma

Happy belated New Year, everyone! Here's the first update of the year: the filter is now fully adapted to Ambient V2 and optimized for Pure 2.38 & CSP 0.2.6.

CDimagined v1.9.5 beta (Download)

Mainly reworked the filter from single ambient light method to tiled ambient light, thus making the ambient light more realistic.Adapted to newer Pure (2.36)

CDimagined v1.9.4 beta (Download)

- Reflections are now more dynamic and realistic.- Exposure levels have been reduced.- Light source changes are now more accurate.- Sun saturation has been adjusted for improved accuracy.- Sky hue and brightness levels are now more precise.- Ambient light levels during midday have been increased to prevent overly dark scenes.

CDimagined v1.9.3 beta (Download)

We removed the old brightness value and replaced it with exposure, making the filter much more dynamic and responsive to different times of day and conditions. Driving through a tunnel in SRP should now give you the "blinding effect." Reflections are now very LCS-like—we increased the reflection levels while taking exposure into account but compensated for it with CPL.I also tried to optimize the script because there have been complaints that our filter was reducing FPS. I've impro...

CDimagined v1.9.2 beta (Download)

Sun and Sunlight ImprovementsEnhanced visual appearance of the sun and reduced the intensity of sunblinding effects.Refined the color of sunlight during morning and evening hours to a warmer, more natural orange hue, replacing the previous harsh yellow tone.Lighting and ShadowsSignificant improvements to the contrast between sunlight and shadows for a more realistic experience.Environmental BrightnessAdjusted brightness levels throughout the day for a smoother and more consistent lighting experi...

CDimagined v1.9.1 beta (Download)

This is a hotfix version for CDimagined v1.9 beta.New values for more stable colour temperature.Darker shadows brightness/ambient light level at most times.Cloud brightness and contrast changes for dry cloudy weather types.Increased reflections level.More realistic reflections saturation.Darker skydome brightness at sunny times.More natural sunlight saturation.

CDimagined v1.9 beta (Download)

Supporters can download the filter from here.For the most optimal look, set the Ambient Occlusion opacity to 50% in ExtraFX.Discord: discord.com/invite/VfurZUuuZ7

CDimagined v1.9 beta – The Long-Awaited Update

Download hereThe long-awaited update is finally here. After months of working on what we confidently believe is our best work yet, we have finally broken the silence. We can assure you, the outcome was worth the wait.The main thought behind CDimagined was always to make midday actually look like midday. We saw that the potential of the visuals was hidden under a thick layer of unnecessary color grading in all post-processing filters, obscuring all the beautiful details – we decided to fix that...

CDimagined v1.8 beta (Download)

• Better saturation and reflection control on cars and environment.• Further improved glare and bloom control/effects, for ex: car tail-and headlights, streetlights, light reflection on car/glare spots on car detail and other reflective surfaces, sun is more pronounced at sunrises and sunsets.• Overall more stable brightness control across all weather types and times of day, most weathers have advanced dynamic values to achieve natural brightening.• Tons of custom values for different ti...

CDimagined v1.7 beta (Download)

• Better saturation control.• Added more glare effects.• Exposure adjustments.• Increased emissive boost value for better reflections.• Night time more stable, no more exposure spikes, night lights are more natural.• Skydome color has been changed for better visuals and depth.• More depth in shadows.• More custom variables for different weather types.• Brightness issues in rainy weathers have been resolved.• Fixed puddle sound being too loud.

CDimagined v1.6.1 beta (Download)

Patch version for CDimagined v1.6. Fixed ambient light level being too bright in some areas. Also fixed sun saturation.

CDimagined v1.6 beta (Download)

v1.6 Patch Notes:• Fixed blue-ish shadows and ambient light anomalies during sunrises and sunsets.• Fixed dark interiors and spots around landscape objects, enhancing overall visibility.• Refined sun and sunlight for a more natural and immersive experience, with increased depth and seamless blending into the sky, using the new Pure 0.222 sun blinding features.• Tweaked the sky's brightness and hue to align with the mod's aesthetics, providing enhanced depth, brighter horizons, an...

CDimagined v1.5 beta (Download)

New update!

CDimagined v1.4 beta (Download)

CDimagined v1.4 beta is out!IMPORTANT! Join our Discord server to get access to optimal CSP and Video Settings according to your PC Specs!If you need assistance on installing CDimagined or just want to be the part of our community, then join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/uhzhDEDGuR!SHARING OR LEAKING OUR CREATED FILES IS NOT ALLOWED!

CDimagined v1.3.1 beta (Download)

Patch version for CDimagined v1.3. Few things got fixed. Improved gameplay features. IMPORTANT! Join our Discord server to get access to optimal CSP and Video Settings according to your PC Specs!If you need assistance on installing CDimagined or just want to be the part of our community, then join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/uhzhDEDGuR!SHARING OR LEAKING OUR CREATED FILES IS NOT ALLOWED!

CDimagined v1.3 beta (Download)

CDimagined v1.3 beta is now out!IMPORTANT! Join our Discord server to get access to optimal CSP and Video Settings according to your PC Specs!If you need assistance on installing CDimagined or just want to be the part of our community, then join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/uhzhDEDGuR!SHARING OR LEAKING OUR CREATED FILES IS NOT ALLOWED!

CDimagined v1.2 beta (Download)

Fixed:● White cars are no more overexposured in dark and bright areas.● Noon looks more natural.● Car headlights and street lights now brighter.● You can now see better in maps where there are no lights at night time.Known bugs:● Currently there are no noticeable bugs. Please report if you see any bugs.IMPORTANT! Join our Discord server to get access to optimal CSP and Video Settings according to your PC Specs!If you need assistance on installing CDimagined or just want to be the part ...

CDimagined v1.1 beta (Download)

CDimagined v1.1 beta works now without ReShade and offers better performance with same graphical detail. ReShade is optional.Fixed:● Headlights overexposured during night time● Anti-Aliasing● All weathers are now optimized for the best visualKnown bugs:● Depending on the car model, white cars can be overexposedCustom presets/settings for different hardwares (Low-end, mid-end etc.) are coming soon. Right now when you are experiencing bad performance, please contact us on Discord.IMPORTANT...

CDimagined v1.0 beta (Download)

CDimagined v1.0 beta is balanced for all hardwares for the best visual and performance ratio.Known bugs:● Depending on the car the headlights can be over or underexposured.● Anti-Aliasing might be jagged or blurry when playing on lower resolutions.● Some weathers might not be visually optimized.Custom presets/settings for different hardwares (Low-end, mid-end etc.) are coming soon. Right now when you are experiencing bad performance, please contact us on Discord.IMPORTANT! Join our Discord...