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Multi-Point Gradient Shader

Intro​

Create complex gradients by setting the position, color and influence for multiple points.

UI​

Common Attributes +

Premultiply - When checked, the calculation for transparent pixels is premultiplied.

+ Add (button) - Add a new Point to the gradient.

Each Point includes the following attributes:

  • Color - Set a color for the Point.
  • Position - Set a position for the Point.
  • Influence - Determine the strength of the Point.
  • Jitter - Add noise to the interpolation curve based on its intensity. Jitter will be added between the selected Stop and the next one to its right.
Create Stops from a Palette

The stops of a Multi-Point Gradient Shader can be set via the Set Gradient from Palette option from the hamburger menu in the Color Window. Select a Multi-Point Gradient Shader Layer and then run the command. The stops created will be randomly positioned based on the Composition's resolution.

Layer Tool​

Points can be manipulated in the Viewport with the Select tool. When the Multi-Point Gradient Shader is selected in the Scene Window, small purple dots will appear in the Viewport.

  • To move a Point - Click + drag a purple dot.
  • To duplicate a Point - Option/Alt + click + drag a purple dot.
  • To increase/decrease a Point's Influence - Shift + click + drag a purple dot.
  • To delete a Point - Select a purple dot and hit the delete key.
  • To change a Point's Color - Double click a purple dot and adjust the Point's color in the Color Editor that pops up or, drag a swatch from the Color Window and drop it on a purple dot.
tip

Press Escape to close the Color Editor window to maintain selection.

info

If the same Multi-Point Gradient Shader is connected to multiple Shapes/ outputs, then the first connection is used to position the purple dots in the Viewport. This can be identified by clicking the purple output connection icon for the Multi-Point Gradient Shader in the Scene Window or Attribute Editor and picking the bottom layer in the list that appears.

caution

The Layer Tool is not available if the Multi-Point Gradient Shader is connected to a Blend Shader.