Sharp Edge Waves

[zaahead]

Hi everyone. I was wondering if someone would help me creating something like this image attached. I have tested several ways to created moving waves, but I could't deliver the sharp edges. Thank you

[Benyee]

I'm just taking this example to give you some tips,hope it helps

creased_abstract_waves.hip

[zaahead]

35 minutes ago, Benyee said:

I'm just taking this example to give you some tips, hope it helps

creased_abstract_waves.hip

Thanks a lot, Benyee. That was a great help.

[madebygeoff]

You could also go the heightfield route and use a heightfield pattern node and a bunch of different noises.

creased_abstract_waves2.hiplc

[zaahead]

21 hours ago, madebygeoff said:

You could also go the heightfield route and use a heightfield pattern node and a bunch of different noises.

creased_abstract_waves2.hiplc

Very fast I should say. a bit edgy on the creases also. Thanks a lot.

[madebygeoff]

That was set up as proof of concept. You can, of course adjust the resolution as well as the pattern as well as use all the various heightfield tools to smooth or sharpen to taste.

The one limitation, of course, is that you can't get your waves to crest over the top of themselves. A heightfield can't have two heights in the same X,Z position, obviously. But depending on the scale of your scene might be more lightweight than actual geo.

 

 

Edited September 9, 2022 by madebygeoff