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   :description: Kdenlive Video Effects - Distort
   :keywords: KDE, Kdenlive, video editor, help, learn, easy, effects, filter, video effects, transform, distort, perspective, distort

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   :authors: - Bernd Jordan (https://discuss.kde.org/u/berndmj)

   :license: Creative Commons License SA 4.0


Distort
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   :alt: kdenlive2304_effects-distort

.. sidebar:: |kdenlive-show-video| Distort

   :**Status**:
      Maintained
   :**Keyframes**:
      Yes
   :**Source library**:
      frei0r
   :**Source filter**:
      distort0r
   :**Available**:
      |linux| |appimage| |windows| |apple|
   :**On Master only**:
      No
   :**Known bugs**:
      No

.. rst-class:: clear-both


.. rubric:: Description

This effect/filter creates an overlapping wave distortion with adjustable amplitude and frequency giving the video a plasma appearance.


.. rubric:: Parameters

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   * - Parameter
     - Value
     - Description
   * - Amplitude
     - Integer
     - Set the amplitude of the plasma signal. Range is -1000 to 1000, default is 0.
   * - Frequency
     - Integer
     - Set the frequency of the plasma signal. Range is -2000 to 2000, default is 0.