Membrane
The Membrane generator creates a sheer, animated sheet that appears to move gracefully
about in 3D space. The speed, start and end points, offset, brightness, and color can be
modified and animated. To expand the animation beyond the Canvas borders, increase
the Width and Height parameters in the Inspector.
Default Membrane generator
Modified Membrane generator (composited
over a gradient)
Parameters in the Inspector
Speed:
Sets the speed of movement of the sheet.
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Start 1–4:
Sets the starting point for the sheet wave. Experiment with these controls to
find wave shapes.
End 1–4:
Sets the ending point for the sheet wave. Experiment with these controls to
find wave shapes.
Offset:
Sets the coordinates of the center of the sheet. Coordinates are calculated from
the center of your object, which is the coordinate origin.
Brightness:
Sets the brightness of the sheet.
Color:
Picks the color of the membrane. Click the disclosure triangle to display Red, Green,
and Blue sliders for more precise color selection.
HUD Controls
The HUD contains the following controls: Speed, Start 1–4, End 1–4, Offset, Brightness,
and Color.