Open Other > Ising can be used to create an Ising model based pattern clip.
In a visual sense, the Ising model works like this: each pixel in the clip represents a “spin” that can either be black or white. Over time, these spins change their state based on their neighbours, which leads to the formation of clusters of the same colour.
This clip animates as the video plays, but it is not a fixed animation. The frames are generated in real time. This means the pattern will evolve differently each time and will not appear the same when scrubbing through the timeline.
After selecting, this dialog box will appear:
You can adjust the dials to set the Ising’s properties (values range from 0.00 to 1.00):
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“Noise Temperature” controls the randomness of spin flips. Higher values create noisy visuals. Lower values encourage patterns to settle into clusters
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“Border Growth” controls how strongly each pixel is influenced by its neighbours. Increasing this causes larger, smoother clusters to form as similar spins group together.
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“Spontaneous Growth” adds new random flips across the grid. This keeps the pattern active and prevents it from becoming static, even when clusters have formed.
After setting your desired curve, you can either click:
- “Open” to open the Ising clip in the source player. Where you can adjust and preview the curve before adding to timeline.
- “Add To Timeline” to add Ising clip directly to the timeline.
- “Save” to “Preset”.
If you selected “Open”, drag from project player to add clip to timeline.
You can continue adjusting the pattern after adding it to the timeline by selecting the clip – this will reopen the dialog box in Properties.