Strobe

Category: Generative

Effect is slowed down because of the GIF format

Strobe is one of the generative layer templates that creates a strobe effect.

Variables

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.

Setting up

For strobe layer to work as intended, it needs to be mapped to a canvas.

To demonstrate Strobe layer in an example, say you want to generate a strobe effect on 3 independent video screens.

Then you need to:

1. map the Strobe layer to a canvas. The resolution doesn't matter

2. on that canvas, you create 3 sub-areas

3. map each of them to your video screens and select Stretch to target.

If you have a different number of screens, you need to adjust the Number of screens variable and of course the number of sub-areas.