MakeSomeNoise v1.1.2 - Educational Guide & Export Enhancements

MakeSomeNoise v1.1.2

🎓 Educational Features

• Built-in Educational Guide: Comprehensive "A Guide To Noise" with detailed explanations for each algorithm
• Historical background and technical algorithm explanations
• Key parameter descriptions and use cases
• Pro tips for each noise type
• Comprehensive Tooltips: Hover help for all controls

🎨 Export & Preview Features

• Export Preview Modes: Preview single frames, atlases, or animations before exporting
• Animation Playback: Real-time animation preview with adjustable FPS (1-60 FPS)
• Copy Preview to Clipboard: Right-click menu option
• Automatic Version Management: Files automatically increment version numbers (_v00, _v01, etc.)
• Full Path Display: Complete file paths in save location

⚙️ Improvements

• Removed redundant 3D Slice noise type (now 6 noise types)
• All noise algorithms now support X/Y/Z offset animation
• Enhanced UI layout and tooltip styling
• Improved file naming and organization

🐛 Fixes

• Robust worker thread management prevents crashes
• Better memory management for animation frames
• Improved UI responsiveness and status feedback
• Fixed animation preview text cutoff

📦 Repository Structure

• Industry-standard layout: src/, docs/, scripts/, tests/
• Proper Python package: makesomenoise module
• Comprehensive documentation: Code review, roadmap, build guides

📄 License

• Dual License: Software under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 with Commercial Use Exception
• Generated Outputs: Public Domain (CC0)
• Free to use commercially, cannot be sold/redistributed for profit

📥 Download & Install

1. Download MakeSomeNoise.exe
2. Run the executable (no installation required)
3. First run may take longer due to Windows Defender scanning

No Python installation required - this is a standalone executable!

See CHANGELOG.md for full details.

MakeSomeNoise v1.0.0 - Initial Release

MakeSomeNoise v1.0.0 - Initial Release

Procedural noise generator with seamless tiling support.

✨ Features

• 7 Noise Types: Perlin, Simplex, FBM, Turbulence, Ridged Multifractal, Domain Warp, 3D Slice
• Seamless Tiling: Industry-standard offset-based blending for perfect texture tiling
• Dual Layer Mixing: Blend two noise types with multiple blend modes
• Real-Time Preview: Live 256×256 preview with adjustable parameters
• Animation Support: Generate animated texture atlases
• Batch Export: Export at any resolution (up to 4096×4096)
• 3D Offset Controls: Navigate through noise space
• Preview Seams: Visual verification tool

📥 Installation

Requirements: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

1. Download MakeSomeNoise.exe from the Assets section below
2. (Optional) Install Visual C++ Redistributable if you get DLL errors
3. Double-click to run - no installation needed!

🎯 Quick Start

1. Select a noise type from Layer A dropdown
2. Adjust parameters (Scale, Octaves, Persistence)
3. Enable "Seamless Tiling" and adjust Blend Width
4. Click "Export Noise" to save

🐛 Known Issues

• First run may take 10-30 seconds due to Windows Defender scanning
• Add to Windows Defender exclusions for faster subsequent runs

📖 Full Documentation

See README.md for complete usage guide.

🙏 Credits

Built with Windsurf, PySide6, NumPy, noise, opensimplex, perlin-noise, and Pillow.