FxFactory 2.0.2
FxFactory 2.0.2
18 January, 2008 02:11 PM
This free update brings five new plug-ins to
existing FxFactory Pro customers, including
a new transition that simulates the effect used by
the Safari web browser on the iPhone. Version 2.0.2
improves support for site installations and volume
licensing, and adds new options for clamping
high-precision output in Final Cut Pro.
The installer also includes version 1.1 of the CoreMelt Motion and CoreMelt Editing Packs, which brings contextual parameters, high-precision rendering (when used in Mac OS X Leopard) and a redesigned masking system. The updates are free for existing customers.
Among the other improvements and bug fixes in this version, FxFactory 2.0.2 restores the functionality of the "Mix" slider parameter for all effects applied in Motion 3.
High-precision Output Clamping
As the move to better codecs and HDR imaging continues, FxFactory 2.0.2 introduces a new feature meant to get your output levels under control in Final Cut Pro. A new "High-precision output" parameter is now available in many plug-ins capable of high-precision rendering.
Although you will see no difference in Final Cut Pro's 8 bit-only Canvas preview, high-precision clamping ensures that your final, rendered output falls within a predictable range. This feature will often save you an extra post-processing step and come in handy when the only previewing device available is the built-in display.
The "High-precision output" popup menu is available when you apply certain filters over new clips, such as the NI Glow filter below.
New Color Correction Filters
This version also brings four new color correction filters to FxFactory Pro:
The installer also includes version 1.1 of the CoreMelt Motion and CoreMelt Editing Packs, which brings contextual parameters, high-precision rendering (when used in Mac OS X Leopard) and a redesigned masking system. The updates are free for existing customers.
Among the other improvements and bug fixes in this version, FxFactory 2.0.2 restores the functionality of the "Mix" slider parameter for all effects applied in Motion 3.
Cell Phone Browser
The new Cell Phone Browser transition available in
Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express allows you to
replicate the effect used by the Safari web browser
when opening new web pages on the iPhone. The simply
built-in parameters and presets let you create
different looks effortlessly:
High-precision Output Clamping
As the move to better codecs and HDR imaging continues, FxFactory 2.0.2 introduces a new feature meant to get your output levels under control in Final Cut Pro. A new "High-precision output" parameter is now available in many plug-ins capable of high-precision rendering.
Although you will see no difference in Final Cut Pro's 8 bit-only Canvas preview, high-precision clamping ensures that your final, rendered output falls within a predictable range. This feature will often save you an extra post-processing step and come in handy when the only previewing device available is the built-in display.
The "High-precision output" popup menu is available when you apply certain filters over new clips, such as the NI Glow filter below.
New Color Correction Filters
This version also brings four new color correction filters to FxFactory Pro:
- Color Accent (preview below): pick a color key and apply different adjustments to separate areas of the image.
- Color Fill: apply a new color or gradient to a pre-rendered clip with alpha (e.g. titles).
- Mask From Color: generated a black and white mask track from a given color key.
- Replace Range: replace a given luminance range in the source clip with any other media or solid color.
