CucoloriParameters
Animation
Drift speed, light angle, sway, and flicker controls.
Both layers share the same animation controls. The gobo drifts slowly (like a distant tree swaying in the breeze), while the frame drifts slightly faster (like a closer object).
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | Float0.0 - 1.0 | 0.2 | How fast the shadows drift across the frame. Set to 0 for a completely static shadow. |
| Light Angle | Float-180 - 180 | 45 | Direction of the drift and the base shadow offset. Simulates the sun's position. |
| Sway Amount | Float0% - 100% | 20% | Organic wobble applied to the gobo layer. Simulates branches swaying in a breeze. |
| Sway Frequency | Float0.0 - 5.0 | 1.0 | How fast the sway oscillates. Lower = lazy drift, higher = active wind. |
| Flicker | Float0% - 100% | 0% | Global intensity variation over time. Simulates shifting cloud cover or an unsteady light source. |
Tips
- Speed at 0.05 - 0.15 is subtle enough for most shots. You want the shadow to feel alive without drawing attention to itself.
- Light Angle at 30 - 60 degrees simulates morning or afternoon sun. 90 degrees is directly from the side.
- Sway only affects the gobo layer. Frame patterns (blinds, windows) don't sway because rigid objects don't move in the wind.
- A small amount of Flicker (5 - 15%) adds realism. Leaves and branches overhead constantly shift the amount of light that passes through.