14.6. Perlin Noise

14.6.1. Overview

This filter generates a noise texture using the Perlin Noise algorithm. Results don't depend on the image you opened.

Filter applied with default options: Alpha=1.200 Scale=1.800 Z offset=-1.000 Iterations=3

14.6.2. Activating the filter

This filter is found in the image window menu under Filters → Render → Noise → Perlin Noise….

14.6.3. Options

Afbeelding 17.328. “Perlin Noise” filter options

“Perlin Noise” filter options

Presets, Preview, Split view, Use selection as input
[Opmerking] Opmerking

These options are described in Paragraaf 2, “Common Features”.

Alpha

Low values give sharper noise

Afbeelding 17.329. “Alpha ” option examples

“Alpha ” option examples

Alpha = 0.300

“Alpha ” option examples

Alpha = 3.600


Scale

Scale of the noise function: works like a zoom.

Z offset

Vary noise.

Afbeelding 17.330. “Z offset” option examples

“Z offset” option examples

Z offset = -1000

“Z offset” option examples

Z offset = 0.900


Iterations

The number of noise octaves.

Iterations = 7