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Aurora Borealis effect

Hi folks:

I am looking to create an effect similar to the aurora borealis (northern lights)

I have a set of 8 independant heads in a straight line across the front of the cyc (rgb LEDs) i want to set up an effect where they change color (say from blue to cyan to light green and back to blue) in a ripple pattern in sequence one after the other. Im not sure how to make this happen. I know the effects engine is very powerful, im just not having success getting it to happen

Thanks

TIM

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    Along the same lines, you could try applying an effect to your Hue and Saturation. A similar starting point to Marty's might be this:

    Set Hue to 180 degrees (Cyan) and Color Intensity to ~90%.

    Put a Sine function on your Hue with a size of ~30%.

    Offset the Hue FX of each fixture separately, or use FAN to offset them as you like.

    Put a Sine function on your Color Intensity of ~5-10%.

    Offset the Hue FX of each fixture separately, or use FAN to offset them as you like.

    --

    Other elements to try...

    Offset the Hue and Color Intensity FX differently, so that different colors are getting different intensities. This will give it a more 'random' appearance.

    Apply a Saw-Tooth function to either of the FX (instead of a Sine) to get a less constant shift in color or intensity.

    --

    Good luck, and be sure to post pictures!

    Phil
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    Along the same lines, you could try applying an effect to your Hue and Saturation. A similar starting point to Marty's might be this:

    Set Hue to 180 degrees (Cyan) and Color Intensity to ~90%.

    Put a Sine function on your Hue with a size of ~30%.

    Offset the Hue FX of each fixture separately, or use FAN to offset them as you like.

    Put a Sine function on your Color Intensity of ~5-10%.

    Offset the Hue FX of each fixture separately, or use FAN to offset them as you like.

    --

    Other elements to try...

    Offset the Hue and Color Intensity FX differently, so that different colors are getting different intensities. This will give it a more 'random' appearance.

    Apply a Saw-Tooth function to either of the FX (instead of a Sine) to get a less constant shift in color or intensity.

    --

    Good luck, and be sure to post pictures!

    Phil
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