Gradient map effect in V12

[Igor]

Hi,

In PTE AV Studio 12 we added a new Gradient map effect mode for a Mask container.
You can create dynamic effects using a grayscale image (grayscale is the better term here).

Download a demo project: Gradient map effect.zip

Video example:

 
Explanation how it works:  

1. Add a Mask Template. Choose Mask mode as "Gradient map".
2. We provided one preset "Spots" with customizable parameters. You can add a grayscale picture as a stencil for this effect.
3. Adjust the "Width %" parameter in the Properties for a Mask Container which controls the smoothness of edges.
4. Add the 2nd keyframe for a Mask container and change the Opacity parameter to create a dynamic animation. This effect works when the Opacity changes from 0% to 100% for a Mask container.

[Paiche59]

Hello all

I’ve just tested this new feature in version 12, and it effectively replaces what I had probably somewhat clumsily called the “threshold effect.” This effect is based on the opacity of an image mask representing a grayscale pattern, where the opacity depends on the adjustment of black point and white point levels. The main drawback was that it required creating a key point for each gray value — up to 255 in order to cover the full range of shades.

Several examples have been provided by different members on this forum (I’m probably not being exhaustive), for example:

 

 

With the Gradient Map effect in v12, it is no longer necessary to create a large number of key points, since everything can now be controlled through the opacity parameter. This offers much greater flexibility in the adjustments, notably by allowing the use of animation speed settings, inverting the pattern (negative) to reverse the animation, and more.

Below is an example of a transition made with the Gradient Map effect in version 12.

Flying squares.pteeff 

 

Pascal.

[Igor]

Hi Pascal,

Glad that you like this new createive effect!

Thanks for sharing your custom transition based on the new Gradient map effect. Looks very nice.