# Environment Controller

Starting from **realvirtual.io Version 6**, the EnvironmentController leverages Unity's **Universal Rendering Pipeline (URP)** to provide enhanced visual fidelity and customization options.

You can find the **EnvironmentController** in **Tools > realvirtual > Environments** as part of the **realvirtual Prefab** in your scene.

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### Overview

The EnvironmentController provides three preset visual modes:

* **Default**: A balanced environment for general use.
* **Dark**: Suitable for low-light or nighttime scenarios.
* **White**: Ideal for bright, minimalistic environments.

The component allows adjustments to floor size, fade effects, and toggling advanced features with straightforward controls.

<figure><img src="/files/FIputjHA5RNZeu0Um2AT" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Environment - Default Mode</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/WYwCR7OVV0eBnB2mIVo2" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Environment - Dark Mode</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/1fuSlg8s7UYO39URswnG" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Environment - White Mode</p></figcaption></figure>

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### Properties

**Mode**

* Dropdown to select the desired environment mode: `Default`, `Dark`, or `White`.

When **Advanced Mode** is enabled:

* A hidden Skybox is activated, creating a more immersive environment by enhancing lighting and shadows.
* A sphere is added to hide the skybox and to show a uni-color background.

<figure><img src="/files/0CleGweab9MulCp0ndQF" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Environment - Advanced Mode deactivated</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/lGPb4D7LB634bJC9Yckq" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Environment - Advanced Mode activated</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Floor

* **Size**:
  * Numeric input to specify the floor size in Meter.
* **Fade**:
  * Checkbox to enable or disable the fading effect on the floor.

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### Customizing the Environment

The recommended way to customize the Environment Controller is by **overwriting the values of the real irtual prefab** in your scene. This approach ensures that your changes are scene-specific while maintaining compatibility with the RealVirtual framework.

#### Prefab Structure

Each visual setup is organized as a **sub-gameobject** within the prefab. These sub-gameobjects are activated dynamically based on the current **visual mode setting**. The three primary modes included are:

* **Dark Mode**
* **Default Mode**
* **White Mode**

Each mode contains the following key components:

**1. Sun**

* Represents the primary directional light source for the scene.
* Customize the **intensity, color, and angle** of the light for desired effects.

**2. Floor**

* Defines the material and rendering properties for the ground plane.
* Update the floor's texture, material properties, or color to match your scene's aesthetics.

**3. Sky**

* Manages the skybox or atmospheric effects.
* Customize the sky material to change the overall ambiance of the environment.

#### Effects and Post-Processing

Under the **Effects** section of each sub-gameobject, you will find settings related to **post-processing**. These can be tailored to adjust the mood, tone, and visual clarity of the scene. Common properties include:

* **Bloom**: Adjust intensity and threshold for glow effects.
* **Color Grading**: Modify contrast, saturation, and color tones.
* **Ambient Occlusion**: Enhance shadow details for better depth perception.
* **Motion Blur**: Add a sense of motion for dynamic scenes.
* **Vignette**: Focus viewer attention by darkening edges.

<figure><img src="/files/MnZvs00lgYkDmJ5uHrpA" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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