Today we will learn how to randomize points inside a curve while preserving the order of the points. This instument will add life and variation to many procedural sets.
We will accomplish this in two ways - relying on nodes and using VEX.
Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Initial setup review
01:44 - Randomize segments using nodes
07:00 - VEX approach
07:25 - Create a function
12:25 - Resample float array
14:05 - Relative length of a segment
15:02 - Iterate over resampled array
16:54 - Sort an array (and point indices)
17:46 - Fix first and last points
18:23 - Tweak random values
19:40 - Control distribution with ramp parameter
20:46 - Control divisions amount with target size
23:00 - Conclusion
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