Wave
Apply sinusoidal displacement to warp your image like rippling water or heat haze — a fluid distortion effect for surreal visuals.
About this effect
Wave distortion displaces pixels along a sine wave pattern, creating fluid, organic warping. Unlike hard-edged glitches, wave effects feel smooth and psychedelic — perfect for dream sequences, underwater scenes, or adding a 'trippy' quality to any image.
Adjust amplitude (how far pixels move), frequency (how many waves), and choose between horizontal or vertical displacement. Combine with Hue Shift for color-shifting waves, or with Duotone for a stylized poster look.
Parameters
- ▸Amplitude — how far pixels are displaced
- ▸Frequency — number of wave cycles
- ▸Direction — horizontal or vertical waves
Best for
Surreal edits, underwater scenes, dream sequences, music visuals
Use cases
- ▸Psychedelic art
- ▸Underwater photo effects
- ▸Dream / trance visuals
- ▸Event poster backgrounds
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