Strobe
Category: Generative
Strobe is one of the generative layer templates that creates a strobe effect.
Strobe
Mapping: for strobe to work as intended you need to select a canvas set up in a specific way.
Delay: delay between the individual flashes. The lower it is, the faster the strobe effect.
Spread: the spread of individual flashes. The higher this number is, more of the screens will flash at the same time.
Number of screens: type in how many screens you want the strobe effect to apply to.
Strobe color: color of the strobe effect.
Auto rename: select if you want the layer's name to display the state of the variables.
1. Inserting the layer
Through the right click menu
Right click in the Timeline, select Generative category and choose Strobe layer
With the shortcut
Hold O and click in the timeline with the left mouse button
2. Choosing the canvas
For strobe layer to work as intended, it needs to be mapped to a canvas.
Dropdown
You can select the canvas through a dropdown.
Drag & drop
If you drag a canvas onto any layer that has a Mapping variable in it, that variable is going to get assigned to the dragged asset.
DMX or Curves
You can also control the selected asset with the flags on the right of the variable.
3. Setting up the canvas
The canvas needs to be split into as many subareas as there are video screens. (Number of screens variable). The size of the subareas needs to be identical.
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