Random Lights

 Yes, it's neat. Below, a little demo of the random function. Two of

the windows in the appartment building are set to show a random color, at 

slightly different speeds...

                                                                    

How it's done:

Pick your window

Right-click on the color in the properties' panel and choose 'Convert'

Click Random

Open the arrow that has appeared on color, and choose settings

Run the timeline. For a render, one chooses how many frames one wants...

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Below, a run-down from Bard on the Random options for color:

 **Here's a breakdown of the options available when converting a color parameter to "Random" in Synfig Studio:**

1. Link:

   - **Central Value:** This sets the base color around which the random variations will occur.

   - **Link to Another Parameter:** You can link the random color to another parameter, causing it to change based on that parameter's value.

2. Radius:

   - **Degree of Variation:** Determines how much the color can randomly deviate from the "Link" value.

   - Adjust this to control the range of colors that can be generated.

3. Seed:

   - **Randomness Control:** Sets the starting point for the random number generator.

   - Using the same "Seed" value will produce the same sequence of colors, ensuring consistency if needed.

   - Changing the "Seed" will create a different pattern of colors.

4. Speed:

   - **Rate of Change:** Controls how quickly the colors change over time.

   - Higher values result in faster, more frequent color shifts.

   - Lower values produce slower, smoother transitions.

5. Interpolation:

   - **Transition Smoothness:** Determines how the color values are blended between random changes.

   - Options include:

     - 0: No interpolation (abrupt jumps between colors)

     - 1: Linear interpolation (smooth, straight-line transitions)

     - 2: Cosine interpolation (softer, curved transitions)

     - 3: Spline interpolation (customizable curved transitions)

     - 4: Cubic interpolation (default, uses Catmull-Rom curves for smoother transitions)

6. Loop Time:

   - **Cycle Duration:** Specifies the duration of the random color cycle, after which it will repeat.

   - Set this to create repeating patterns or variations within a specific timeframe.

**Experiment with these options to achieve a wide range of dynamic color effects in your Synfig animations!**OAS