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For more information on gradient editors, see Using the Gradient Editor.
Color 1: Available when 2 Color is selected from the Color Type pop-up menu, sets the
first color in the generator. Using the default settings, this color appears in the center of
the concentric shapes.
Color 2: Available when 2 Color is selected from the Color Type pop-up menu, sets the
second color in the generator.
Gradient Handling: A pop-up menu available when Gradient is chosen from the Color
Type pop-up menu; specifies whether to clamp, repeat, or mirror the gradient in the areas
beyond the end of the shape (determined by the Center and Point 2 parameters). There
are three choices:
• Clamp to End Point: Limits the gradient to its edge (as defined by the Center and Point
2 parameter).
• Mirror: Mirrors the gradient from its edge (as defined by the Center and Point 2
parameter).
• Repeat: Repeats the gradient from its edge (as defined by the Center and Point 2
parameter).
Width: Sets the width of the concentric shapes.
Contrast: Available when 2 Color is chosen from the Color Type pop-up menu, controls
the transition between the two colors. A value of 1 creates the highest contrast between
the colors; lower values create less contrast, softening the shapes.
Phase: Cycles through the colors or gradient.
Tip: Animate the Phase parameter to create a hypnotic effect.
Publish OSC: Selecting this checkbox ensures that if this generator is sent to Final Cut Pro X
as part of a template, the onscreen controls are accessible in Final Cut Pro. For more about
publishing onscreen controls and other parameters see Creating Templates for
Final Cut Pro X.
HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following controls: Shape, Number of Sides, Rotation, Inner Cutoff,
Outer Cutoff, Color Type, Color 1, Color 2, Width, Contrast, and Phase.
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