A Guide to the Movidmo Blob Maker
What makes this blob maker different
First and foremost, unlike most tools in this space, our blob maker produces animated blobs by default, and they move in very interesting
ways. The motion settings are under the Motion menu. Control how fast the blob moves with the Period input: the time, in seconds, for
the animation to complete one cycle of its movement.
A short period (faster movement) creates a nervous energy, while a long period (slower movement) creates a relaxed, calming visual. Switch off
the Animate toggle if you'd rather make a static blob.
How the speed varies through each cycle is set by an easing function. A smooth easing is the default, for a natural, fluid motion, and a
variety of alternatives let you change how the speed builds and falls for different effects.
The Movidmo Blob Maker is also different under the hood. The usual approach is to join points taken from a standard shape with smooth curves.
Ours uses a little mathematical wizardry from statistics instead. Each time you press New, a new set of points is generated around the
perimeter of a circle, and each point produces a "bump" that extends beyond the circle by a random amount.
The widths of the bumps and their in-and-out movement also vary randomly. The core bump width is set with the Smoothness slider. Drag it
to the far left for a noisier shape with many small bumps. Drag it to the far right and the bumps widen until they overlap and morph into each
other, for a much smoother, fluid shape. Adjust it until the blob has just the right feel for your project.
Exporting your blob
Once you find the perfect blob, click Export to see the download options. Download an animated GIF, or a still frame as a
transparent PNG or a lossless, scalable SVG. The GIF and PNG are 1080 × 1080 pixels, and the SVG is resolution independent,
so it scales to any size without softening the edges.
Sharing your blob
To share a blob and get feedback, click Link to copy a custom URL to your clipboard, then paste it into a text message or email. When
the link is opened, the exact blob you created is displayed. You can also save links to your favorite blobs so you can come back to them later.