MANUAL / EFFECTS

Film Texture

A Fractal Noise preset tuned for fine, blocky film texture overlaid on the layer.

Film Texture is Fractal Noise with different starting values: a fine Chunky pattern overlaid on the layer at half strength. All the Fractal Noise controls are available.

Parameters

NameWhat it doesDefault / range
Fractal TypeBasic, Soft, Turbulent, Rocky, or Chunky (blocky texture).Chunky
ScalePattern size in pixels.3, 1–2000
ComplexityNumber of noise octaves (layers of detail).2, 1–10
ContrastPattern contrast.1.2, 0–4
BrightnessPattern brightness.0, −1–1
InvertInverts the generated pattern.Off
Position XPans the pattern horizontally, layer pixels.0
Position YPans the pattern vertically, layer pixels.0
EvolutionAnimate to morph the texture in place.0, −100–100
Loop EvolutionMakes the evolution cycle seamlessly.Off
RevolutionsEvolution units per seamless loop. Animate Evolution from 0 to this for one cycle.4, 0.5–50
Random SeedPicks a different random pattern.0, 0–1000
Blend ModeHow the pattern combines with the layer: Normal, Add, Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Difference, Soft Light.Overlay
Blend With Original0 = full effect, 1 = reveal the layer below.0.5, 0–1

Tips

  • Animate Evolution so the texture moves from frame to frame.