Contour Distortion - Method 2

This tool allows the user to distort selected contours and reliefs.  The amount of distortion can range from very subtle changes to changes that totally alter the look of the original shapes.  The type and amount of distortion is constrolled by the variables available to the user.  This method allows more control over the shape and direction of the distortion.  There are two sets of variables, Size and Power.  These control two "passes" of distortion.  If the Size and Power parameters are set to 0.00, then that distortion pass will have no effect.  Larger values will result in larger distortion.  Because you can enter values for each axis, the distortion can also be directional - you can distort the selected shapes more in one direction than another.  The result is that you have a lot of control over the end result.  

This is a tool where using the ability to save templates can be very useful.  After experimenting to come up with just the right set of distortion parameters, just save them by name so that you can easily get to them the next time, without having to remember them or experiment again.

The parameters are explained as follows.

Size - This parameter controls the roughness of the distortion.  Small values tend to create more "static" in the distortion, whereas larger values make the distortion smoother.  Remember that you can set different values for the x, y, and z axes which allows you to create a directional distortion.  

Power - This controls the strength of the distortion.  Small values will introduce a more subtle distortion, and as values get larger the distortion becomes more pronounced.