Effect: Pixel Noise, Color

Description
Adds color noise to the pixels of the image. Each affected pixel has its color varied by a random amount, resulting in a grainy image.

Controls

Pixels:		Determines how many of the pixels in the image are affected.
Amount:		The amount of the color variation of the affected pixels. A smaller value varies the colors of the pixels less, giving a more subtle effect.
Distribution:		Determines where the noise is strongest. The noise can be strongest in the shadows, constant across the image, or strongest in the highlights. A graphic representation of the distribution is displayed in the small preview window.
Effect In/Out:		Animates the Pixels and Amount values.

Notes
This effect is visibly affected by DV compression artifacts, which are more noticeable in a still image than in a moving one. That makes the image look different using the "Preview" and "Apply" buttons. To affect the intensity but not the color (hue) of the pixels, use {Pixel Noise, Intensity}.

See Also
Pixel Noise, Color, Animated | Pixel Noise, Intensity | Pixel Noise, Intensity, Animated

Examples

Original image.	Color noise added to the pixels, resulting in a grainy look.	Detail comparison.