Any chance we could get surface water effects? This would work well on larger matrices and panels. Basically the idea is that the matrix is a top down view of a puddle of water. So if you have an image or words on it, and you disturb the surface of the water, it sends waves through the images. You could just use basic area sampling techniques for the effect.
Here is a program you can check out which demonstrates the effects:
download And here is a short article with coding example of this area sampling effect explained:
article linkSome of the ways you could disturb the surface are:
rain: numerous random points on the matrix would disturb the water making it look like rain falling.
skimmer: a single point dragged across the surface leaving a wake behind. Like the liquid effect you could choose to set up barriers. if barriers are set up when the skimmer hits the wall it bounces off and heads another direction.
drip: a single and regular disturance. duration and location could be set
waves: an elongated point washes over the surface. Direction of the wave in degrees (like the liquid effect) and frequency of wave would be setable.
If you get creative I am sure there are numerous others.
