Wave

Distorts an image to simulate waves oscillating across it. The wave filter is not automatically animated, but you can animate the Offset parameter to create an undulating effect.

For information on animating parameters, see Parameter behaviors overview.

Canvas showing effect of Wave filter

Adjust this filter using the parameter controls in the Filters Inspector:

  • Amplitude: Sets the amplitude of the waves.

  • Wavelength: Sets the length of the waves.

  • Offset: Sets the offset of the wave.

  • Vertical: Sets whether the waves run vertically or horizontally.

  • Repeat Edges: Sets whether the edges of the image are repeated.

  • Mix: Sets the percentage of the original image to be blended with the distorted image.