Part of Universe
Heatwave
Heat distortion effect, with controls for intensity, direction, speed, and more.
![](https://maxonassets.imgix.net/images/Universe_Heatwave.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format,compress&ar=1:1&fit=clip&crop=faces&w=2160&h=3840&q=10&blur=100)
Heatwave
Getting Started
Heatwave is a realistic rippling heat distortion effect, with controls for intensity, direction, speed, amount and more. Watch our getting started tutorial.
![](https://maxonassets.imgix.net/images/Universe_Heatwave_Hero.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format,compress&w=1920&h=1080&ar=16:9&fit=clip&crop=faces&q=10&blur=100)
Heatwave
Distortion
Choose from two different distortion types Billowed or Ridged with options to add or subtract detail to the distortion for changing the size of the waves.
![](https://maxonassets.imgix.net/images/Universe_Heatwave_Distortion_Ridged.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format,compress&w=1920&h=1080&ar=16:9&fit=clip&crop=faces&q=10&blur=100)
Heatwave
Control
Easily control the intensity, direction, speed, blurring and amount of the distortion.
![](https://maxonassets.imgix.net/images/Universe_Heatwave_Controls.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format,compress&w=1920&h=1080&ar=16:9&fit=clip&crop=faces&q=10&blur=100)
Heatwave
Masks
Mask options allow tight control over what part of the frame is affected by the Heatwave effect. Choose from several mask shapes or use a layer in your composition.
![](https://maxonassets.imgix.net/images/Universe_Heatwave_Mask.jpg?fm=webp&auto=format,compress&w=1920&h=1080&ar=16:9&fit=clip&crop=faces&q=10&blur=100)