Polar
Converts images from rectangular coordinates to polar coordinates, and vice versa.
Original image
Polar applied
Tip: This filter works well with objects containing horizontal or vertical lines, such as the
Stripes or Checkerboard generators. A similar effect can be created with any image by
adding the Line Screen or other related filters.
Parameters in the Inspector
Center:
Sets the center point of the distortion from Polar to Rectangular or Rectangular
to Polar. Drag the Center onscreen control to adjust its value in the Canvas.
Polar to Rect:
Applies a Polar-to-Rectangular distortion to the image. When this checkbox
is deselected, a Rectangular-to-Polar distortion is applied.
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Mix:
Sets the percentage of the original image to be blended with the distorted image.
Publish OSC:
Publishes the filter’s onscreen controls in Final Cut Pro X. For more
information on creating content for use in Final Cut Pro, see
Creating Templates for
Final Cut Pro X
.
HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following control: Polar to Rect.