Primary Diffraction SpikesThe Primary Diffraction Spikes control group in the Advanced Controls contains Slider Controls with which you set how many highlights in your image will receive Primary Spike effects and the appearance of the Primary Spikes. The Primary Spike effect consists of an adjustable number of diffraction spikes exending outward from the highlight. The number of spikes, their angular orientation, and most aspects of their appearance are adjustable using the controls listed below. Several preprogramed spike patterns are available and can be selected using the Effect Selection control listed below. The following controls are found in the Primary Diffraction Spikes control group: |
Effect SelectionSelect which type of effect you wish to render into your image. |
QuantityThe Quantity control allows you to increase or decrease the number of highlights (ranked by brightness) that are given Primary Spike effects. You can put effects on just a very few of the brightest highlights or you can include more, dimmer ones. |
IntensityThe Intensity control allows you to increase or decrease the brightness at which the Primary Spikes are rendered. |
LengthThe Length control sets the length of the Primary Spikes. |
AngleThe Angle control sets the angle of the Primary Spikes as they emanate from the highlight. 0 degrees is considered straight up. |
Number Of PointsThe Number of Points control sets the number of Primary Spikes that emanate from the highlight. |
Spike SharpnessThe Spike Sharpness control allows you to make the Primary Spikes more fuzzy or crisp. |
Spike SpreadThe Spike Spread control allows you to make the Primary Spikes diverge as the distance from the highlight increases. |
Color Saturation ControlThe Color Saturation control sets the amount of highlight color that will be rendered into the Primary Spikes. |
Rainbow Intensity ControlThe Rainbow Intensity control sets the saturation of the color in the multicolored repeating "rainbow" pattern in the Primary Spikes. This is mixed with the color of the highlight. |
Rainbow Frequency ControlThe Rainbow Frequency control sets the rate at which the multicolored "rainbow" pattern repeats. |
Rainbow Phase ControlThe Rainbow Phase control shifts the colors of the multicolored 'rainbow' pattern in Primary Spike effects inward or outward. |