Requires HitFilm 2 Ultimate.
HitFilm's lightning generator can create a limitless variety of electrical effects.
Lightning consists of several main elements:
| • | The core is the solid color center of the effect, most commonly white. |
| • | The glow is the softer color around the edge of the effect. |
| • | Trunks are the primary lines used to draw the lightning. |
| • | Branches are created along trunks, adding detail to the effect. |
| • | Twigs are created along branches, adding fine detail to the effect. |
You can adjust the number of trunks, branches and twigs in the effect using the relevant property groups. Changing these will drastically alter the appearance of the effect.
Wave & twitch
The wave and twitch properties determine the shape of the lightning.
| • | Wave creates a more undulating, curved line. |
| • | Twitch increases the number of twists and turns in the line. |
Start & end
The start and end groups control the overall dimensions and animation of the lightning.
The Growth property is used to give the appearance of a lighting strike, causing the lightning to extend and travel down its length.
Animation
| • | Speed - the speed of the lightning's movement. |
| • | Jitter - how often the lightning regenerates to a completely new position. |
| • | Scale - how much the lightning moves from its central position. |