Gradient Map

../../../_images/effects-gradientmap-2604.webp

Description

This effect/filter creates a gradient map for the selected clip.

By default, the effect has a gradient that goes from black to white turning the clip into a black-and-white image. The effect supports an alpha channel which will be shown as a light/dark checkerboard pattern behind any translucent stop.

Parameters

You can define up to 32 gradient stops.

Usage

Action

Result

Add a stop

Left-clicking anywhere on or directly below the gradient bar

Delete a stop

Right-click the stop

Move a stop

Drag the stop to the new position

Change the color at the stop

Double-click the stop and select the color from the color selection window

Examples

This gradient map

../../../_images/effects-gradientmap_example_1-2604.webp

Results in this:

../../../_images/effects-gradientmap_example_2-2604.webp

Note the split screen: The left half shows the gradientmap effect applied, the right half the original image.