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Common Effect Elements
Common Effect Elements
Many of the effects share several common parameters. To save space, we’re describing these parameters
in detail here, rather than explaining them for every effect that uses them.
The Color Map
The Color Map is a powerful map generator that gives you precise control over color and transparency
transitions throughout the map.
Several of the AFX plug-ins in Avid Liquid use the color map controls, including Color Map, Fractal Fire,
Fractal Clouds, Fractal Brimstone, and Fractal Tunnel.
The Color Map dialog box is an intuitive gradient designer like those in Adobe Photoshop and similar
programs. You can add up to 32 colors to the gradient, edit any marker by using the eyedropper or the
color picker, and even adjust transparency.
Color Map dialog box (actual implementation may differ)
Much of the power and realism of effects like Fractal Clouds, Fractal Fire, and Fractal Brimstone comes
from using the color map effectively and understanding how functions like Gain interact with it.
We encourage you to become familiar with the color map functions of Avid Liquid AFX PlugIns so you
will have the maximum designing power at your fingertips.