ETC Cobalt Family v7.0.0 - Manual (Page 749)

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Image Effects
Image effects allow you to map a text an image (jpg/gif) or an animation (supplied) to the intensity or
color of a predefined effect layout of channels. This can be used to create abstract or absolute patterns.
The result of mapping an image, animation or text will depend on the resolution of your effect layout.
Image mapped to intensity and then color in a 10x10 layout.
Text effect with the letter "E" mapped to intensity and then color in a 10x10 layout
There are controls for adjusting the playback of the image or text live. You can position, scroll, rotate
and change colors. You can map to intensity, color mix, iris or zoom.
Effect Layout
The effect layout is a "pixel map" of channels in your rig that the effect is applied to. You can define it
up to 128x128.
Effect Types
The effect types are image, animation (gif) or text. A library of animations are loaded when you
create a new play.
Components
To start an image effect you need
• An image or text