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MCast Embers

Applies the embers visual effect.

Before you start

Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.

Where to find it

Source right-click > Filters > Add Filter.

Use it

  1. Select the source and open Filters.
  2. Choose Add Filter.
  3. Search for MCast Embers and add it.
  4. Adjust the controls below in the live preview.
  5. Compare with bypass enabled.
  6. Keep the effect only if the result suits the scene.

Controls and additional tasks

Reset returns defaults; disable bypasses without deletion. Filter order affects the picture.

Effect settings

SettingUse and limits
Expand LeftAdd space at the left edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999.
Expand RightAdd space at the right edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999.
Expand TopAdd space above the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999.
Expand BottomAdd space below the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999.
Animation SpeedAdjust animation speed; compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 1.5; Range: 0.1–10.
Movement Direction HorizontalSet movement direction horizontal for this effect. Default: 5; Range: -100–100.
Movement Direction VerticalSet movement direction vertical for this effect. Default: 10; Range: -100–100.
Movement Speed PercentAdjust movement speed percent; compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 5; Range: 0–100.
LayersSet layers for this effect. Default: 15; Range: 1–100.
Luma MinSet luma min for this effect. Default: 0.01; Range: 0–1.
Luma Min SmoothSet luma min smooth for this effect. Default: 0.01; Range: 0–1.
Alpha PercentageSet alpha percentage for this effect. Default: 100; Range: 0–100.
Apply To Alpha LayerEnable or disable apply to alpha layer. Default: true.

If something is wrong

If a required image/source is missing, select it in the corresponding file/source control. If the effect is clipped, review its expansion controls.

Stop or remove

Bypass the effect to retain settings. Select it and choose Delete to remove it.

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