# Show Effects

Show effects provide a convenient way to package complex scene object hierarchies and animation sequences into a single object. They solve issues with scalability and simplify the act of re-using designs in future shows. Show effects are the cornerstone functionality that enable the [Composer](https://wiki.droneshow.software/wiki/Composer) editor.

<div align="center" data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://1654204364-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FakGR2bVCZLTNoe2hkqeR%2Fuploads%2FcGtHeLN8CwkiJuCwKvyK%2FShow_Effect_Popcorn.png?alt=media&#x26;token=05d6eae0-cdd1-48a5-a4a5-a969451d67e1" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Show Effects package complex animation and hierarchy info into a single object</p></figcaption></figure></div>

### [Show Effect Sequences](https://docs.verge.aero/drone-show-software/verge-design-studio/show-effects/show-effect-sequences)

Sequences provide for a method of animating one effect in many different ways, supplying the user with a way to choose from a number of looks embedded in a single object.

### [Show Effect States](#show-effect-states)

States provides a convenient way to initialize a show effect with a certain set of parameters. Typically they are used to place an effect into a starting state to be used with a sequence.

### [Show Effect Asset Repository](https://docs.verge.aero/drone-show-software/verge-design-studio/show-effects/show-effect-asset-repository)

The Verge Design Studio has a built-in cloud repository where show effects can be published, shared, and downloaded, all with version-control.

### [Creating Show Effects From Existing Scene Objects](https://docs.verge.aero/drone-show-software/verge-design-studio/show-effects/converting-scene-objects-into-show-effects)

Show Effects were introduced in version 2024.1. There are automated tools to convert legacy objects into show effects to simply using the new workflow.


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