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EDIT: This tutorial may be outdated, as the version of MMD used here was 7.39 with MME v 0.28. Sorry if you find inaccuracies. m(__)m also feel free to update it, as I don't use MMD much anymore lol. orz

Thanks to Erica for suggesting this.

This ""tutorial"" aims at showing you how to use MikuMikuEffect's .fx effect files. I think you've noticed that there were two types of MikuMikuEffects, am I right? The ones that you load as accessories (.x effect files) -these are used mostly as... hmmm, video effects- and the ones that you apply individually- mostly on models- on what you want (.fx effects files.)

Some examples of:
.x effect files: Diffusion, SSAO, Gaussian Blur, Dept Of Field, Thermography...
.fx effect files: Basically almost all shaders, Wood, Glass...

*Note: Some effects, such as DiscoLight need both accessory file and .fx file to work.

F.A.Q
Q.Where do I download MME and how do I install it?
A.You can find MME on this page. Unizp the file in your root folder. You ought to have the three dll files, otherwise nothing will work.
It should look like this .

Q. I've loaded an effect, but it does not appear on the screen/looks weird! What should I do?
A. If it's an effect that needs both an .x file and an .fx file to work (see examples above), see if you loaded the .x file properly. The x file has to be loaded BEFORE the .fx file.
If it's just an .fx file, make sure that the version of MME and MMD you use are the most recent. They keep on being updated so be careful and check them out often. Also, your effect must have its original name (in other words, it shouldn't have been renamed- D O N ' T, ever, rename effect files!) and the folder containing your effect must have all its files. If all those conditions are respected but your effect still doesn't work, the problem might come from your graphic card.

Q. What are the technical requirements to use MikuMikuEffect then?
A. If you have the technical requirements for MMD v. 7.39 and newer versions, you should be able to install and run MME without major trouble. Still, can check out this article or this other article .
To see your graphic card's settings, click on MMEffect in the right top of your windows, then select Log Windows and a pop-up should appear with information about your graphic card should appear.
**Note to Windows XP/2000 users: Windows XP and 2000 being considered obsolete (thus not supported anymore), the chances newer MME/MMD versions would work are getting smaller and smaller.
Also, please keep in mind that MikuMikuEffect will not work with MMD v. 5.24 and older versions.

Links
Effects directory on VPVP Wiki (Japanese)
BeamMan's effects (Japanese)
Soboro's effects
Adult Shader v.013 - A shader that works even on "bad" computers!
Links to effect that should work even if you have compatibility problems: P1 - P2 - P3

Personally I highly recommend to install MME, since using the other method is reaaally time consuming.

Credits:
Models used:
- Alice Margatroid (by Nigamon)
- Super Sonico (edited from Luka "super Sonico costume ver." by Makinouti)
- Natsukaze (edited by me)

Stages / Props used:
Shrine Stage converted from 3DCG by MMDMiko, Happy Synthesizer stage by rainbowblowpops (I think?)

Programs used: MikuMikuDance, MikuMikuEffect. PhotoFiltre Studio X.

Description
EDIT: This tutorial may be outdated, as the version of MMD used here was 7.39 with MME v 0.28. Sorry if you find inaccuracies. m(__)m also feel free to update it, as I don't use MMD much anymore lol. orz

Thanks to Erica for suggesting this.

This ""tutorial"" aims at showing you how to use MikuMikuEffect's .fx effect files. I think you've noticed that there were two types of MikuMikuEffects, am I right? The ones that you load as accessories (.x effect files) -these are used mostly as... hmmm, video effects- and the ones that you apply individually- mostly on models- on what you want (.fx effects files.)

Some examples of:
.x effect files: Diffusion, SSAO, Gaussian Blur, Dept Of Field, Thermography...
.fx effect files: Basically almost all shaders, Wood, Glass...

*Note: Some effects, such as DiscoLight need both accessory file and .fx file to work.

F.A.Q
Q.Where do I download MME and how do I install it?
A.You can find MME on this page. Unizp the file in your root folder. You ought to have the three dll files, otherwise nothing will work.
It should look like this .

Q. I've loaded an effect, but it does not appear on the screen/looks weird! What should I do?
A. If it's an effect that needs both an .x file and an .fx file to work (see examples above), see if you loaded the .x file properly. The x file has to be loaded BEFORE the .fx file.
If it's just an .fx file, make sure that the version of MME and MMD you use are the most recent. They keep on being updated so be careful and check them out often. Also, your effect must have its original name (in other words, it shouldn't have been renamed- D O N ' T, ever, rename effect files!) and the folder containing your effect must have all its files. If all those conditions are respected but your effect still doesn't work, the problem might come from your graphic card.

Q. What are the technical requirements to use MikuMikuEffect then?
A. If you have the technical requirements for MMD v. 7.39 and newer versions, you should be able to install and run MME without major trouble. Still, can check out this article or this other article .
To see your graphic card's settings, click on MMEffect in the right top of your windows, then select Log Windows and a pop-up should appear with information about your graphic card should appear.
**Note to Windows XP/2000 users: Windows XP and 2000 being considered obsolete (thus not supported anymore), the chances newer MME/MMD versions would work are getting smaller and smaller.
Also, please keep in mind that MikuMikuEffect will not work with MMD v. 5.24 and older versions.

Links
Effects directory on VPVP Wiki (Japanese)
BeamMan's effects (Japanese)
Soboro's effects
Adult Shader v.013 - A shader that works even on "bad" computers!
Links to effect that should work even if you have compatibility problems: P1 - P2 - P3

Personally I highly recommend to install MME, since using the other method is reaaally time consuming.

Credits:
Models used:
- Alice Margatroid (by Nigamon)
- Super Sonico (edited from Luka "super Sonico costume ver." by Makinouti)
- Natsukaze (edited by me)

Stages / Props used:
Shrine Stage converted from 3DCG by MMDMiko, Happy Synthesizer stage by rainbowblowpops (I think?)

Programs used: MikuMikuDance, MikuMikuEffect. PhotoFiltre Studio X.