Interface> Element Parameters

Knoll Light Factory Photo has controls that let you create, edit, and animate your own custom light effects. Each element comes with its own set of Element Parameters. The parameter list is contextual; it will change based on the element that you have chosen.

The Element Parameters List.

Workflow Tip

You can enter values higher than what the sliders limit you to. Try entering in large values to different parameters (say, a 500 spike SpikeBall) and see what happens.

Brightness

The Brightness slider controls the brightness of the effect. A brightness value of zero is handled as a special case and does not render. You can use this feature to turn the flare on/off.

Scale

The Scale value adjusts the size of the individual lens elements. It does not change the position. You can animate the scale to simulate the adjustment of the focal length of a zoom lens.

Angle

These custom elements will seem to shimmer when you animate the Angle settings: Random Fan, Photon Spikeball, PolySpikeBall, and Sparkle. Add different keyframe values at the beginning and end of the flare to create this effect. The Angle control will not rotate lens elements. However, the element angle value will change the flare spikes for each of those elements.

Color

The color control specifies the color for the light source. To simulate an blue light, set the color to blue. Only hue and saturation values are used from this color sample. A bright blue and dark blue color will result in the same image. Also, using neutral colors such as dark gray or black will not darken the flare.