3D Linear Gradient
In: gradient, grayscale
Description
The 3D Linear Gradient generator uses the Position map to create a gradient between two points on the mesh.
3D Linear gradient outputs a monochrome (black and white) texture. As a result, it’s useful for generating masks to place a linear gradient in a specific area.
A baked position map is required as image input. Learn more about baking here.
The Position map assigns a color to each point on the mesh that corresponds to its position between 0 and 1 along the X, Y, and Z axes. This means that each point on the mesh has a unique color. You can set start and end points for the linear gradient by selecting the Position map color at the start and end locations.
The 3D Linear Gradient generator uses the Position map to create a gradient between two points on the mesh.
3D Linear gradient outputs a monochrome (black and white) texture. As a result, it’s useful for generating masks to place a linear gradient in a specific area.
A baked position map is required as image input. Learn more about baking here.
The Position map assigns a color to each point on the mesh that corresponds to its position between 0 and 1 along the X, Y, and Z axes. This means that each point on the mesh has a unique color. You can set start and end points for the linear gradient by selecting the Position map color at the start and end locations.
Inputs
Input name
Description
Position
Use the baked Position map.
Parameters
Parameter name
Description
Invert
Invert the linear gradient.
Balance
Shift the linear gradient midpoint position.
Contrast
Adjust the contrast of the linear gradient.
3D Position Start
Set the start point of the gradient based on colors from the position map. To easily define the start point, display the position map on screen in the viewport and use the color picker to pick the start point.
3D Position End
Set the end point of the gradient based on colors from the position map. To easily define the end point, display the position map on screen in the viewport and use the color picker to pick the end point.
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