From e3fd58a0c83deab1ed8375e9af4fc3b9f00d22b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Ed_ <edwardgz@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 01:34:22 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] feat(theme): Enhance CRTFilter with CRT-Lottes inspired
 effects

---
 src/theme_nerv_fx.py | 51 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-----------
 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-)

diff --git a/src/theme_nerv_fx.py b/src/theme_nerv_fx.py
index 87a4d4b..b08f676 100644
--- a/src/theme_nerv_fx.py
+++ b/src/theme_nerv_fx.py
@@ -12,27 +12,54 @@ class CRTFilter:
    return
   draw_list = imgui.get_foreground_draw_list()
   
-  # Scanlines
-  scanline_color = imgui.get_color_u32((0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.06))
+  # 1. Enhanced Scanlines (Horizontal)
+  # Vary thickness and alpha for a more "analog" feel
   for y in range(0, int(height), 2):
-   draw_list.add_line((0.0, float(y)), (float(width), float(y)), scanline_color, 1.0)
+   # Thicker/Darker every 4 pixels
+   is_major = (y % 4 == 0)
+   alpha = 0.08 if is_major else 0.04
+   thickness = 1.2 if is_major else 0.8
+   s_color = imgui.get_color_u32((0.0, 0.0, 0.0, alpha))
+   draw_list.add_line((0.0, float(y)), (float(width), float(y)), s_color, thickness)
   
-  # Subtle Vignette
-  v_steps = 15
+  # 2. Shadow Mask (Vertical)
+  # Simulates aperture grille / phosphor strips
+  m_color = imgui.get_color_u32((0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.05))
+  for x in range(0, int(width), 3):
+   draw_list.add_line((float(x), 0.0), (float(x), float(height)), m_color, 1.0)
+  
+  # 3. Enhanced Curved Vignette / Tube Curvature
+  # Multiple rounded rectangles with increasing thickness and alpha
+  v_steps = 20
   for i in range(v_steps):
-   alpha = (i / v_steps) ** 2.0 * 0.15
+   # Exponential alpha for smoother falloff
+   alpha = (i / v_steps) ** 3.0 * 0.25
    v_color = imgui.get_color_u32((0.0, 0.0, 0.0, alpha))
-   inset = (v_steps - i) * 6.0
+   
+   # Inset and rounding grow to simulate tube curvature
+   inset = (v_steps - i) * 4.5
+   rounding = 60.0 + (v_steps - i) * 8.0
+   thickness = 15.0
+   
    if width > inset * 2.0 and height > inset * 2.0:
-    draw_list.add_rect((inset, inset), (width - inset, height - inset), v_color, 40.0, 0, 10.0)
+    draw_list.add_rect(
+     (inset, inset), 
+     (width - inset, height - inset), 
+     v_color, 
+     rounding, 
+     0, 
+     thickness
+    )
 
-  # Subtle Random Noise
-  for _ in range(30):
+  # 4. Subtle Random Noise / Static
+  t = time.time()
+  for _ in range(40):
    nx = random.uniform(0.0, width)
    ny = random.uniform(0.0, height)
-   n_alpha = random.uniform(0.01, 0.03)
+   # Flickering noise
+   n_alpha = random.uniform(0.01, 0.04) * (0.8 + 0.2 * math.sin(t * 60.0))
    n_color = imgui.get_color_u32((1.0, 1.0, 1.0, n_alpha))
-   draw_list.add_rect_filled((nx, ny), (nx + 1.0, ny + 1.0), n_color)
+   draw_list.add_rect_filled((nx, ny), (nx + 1.2, ny + 1.2), n_color)
 
 class StatusFlicker:
  def get_alpha(self) -> float: