2D Generator

2D Layer  -  The part of a 2D layer that generates the image

This category groups generators of 2D images.

Those generators are at the core of 2D Layer , since they generate the source image , i.e. the image on which subsequent modifiers and renderer will operate.

Most 2D Generators are either file-based generators ( Image Layer , Video File ), or procedural generators ( Uniform , Linear Gradient and Noise layer ) and some other generators such as Video Input .

Here is the full list of generator categories:

• File Based Generators : External files. Create them in the tree by drag and dropping files (absent from creation menu)

• Gradient Generators : Use color gradients to generate images

• Procedural Noise Generators : Generates procedural noises

• Shader Based Generators : Procedural shaders such as Checker Board or Brick

• Function Based Generators : Use Function to generate images

• Lens flare Generators : A versatile lens flare generator with a few presets to start

• Text Generators : Generates text

• Signal Testing : Generates images for testing purpose

• Texture retrieval from inputs : Retrieves images from input

• Compo : Can contain many layers and has the same behavior as a layer (resolution / ratio)

Learn more about 2D compositing by reading: Basics of 2D Compositing .