Anisotropic Noise Changes when Changing Resolution

After looking more deeply into the problem, I decided to come back here and explain one potential alternative to the using anisotropic noise.

One can use the Brick Generator node:

- Set the Bevel values, both X and Y to 0.

- Set the Height Variation value to 1 or whatever looks good for your use.

- Increase the Offset Variation so the segented lines don't line up.

Plug the Brick Generator into a Directional Blur node and plug the Directional Blur node into a second Directional Blur to help enhance the blur effect. I found that setting the Intensity value of each Directional Blur to at least 20 had good results.

I hope that helps anyone who wants to create an effect similar to Anisotropic Noise without it changing based on the parent resolution size.

Yes it is coded that way. As with many complex nodes, you can look at the coding by selecting the node and using Ctr+E to open the reference. Then click on the pixel processor and under parameters use Edit to view the Per Pixel Function. You can see how $size and randomSeed are used in the generation of the noise.

Dave

I think I might have figured out a way to create what I want without anisotropic noise. I'll try using a brick texture and plug that into a dynamic gradient.