FREE Basic Light Ray Generator - Final Cut Pro X
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Free Light Ray Generator for Final Cut Pro
Light any scene with soft, cinematic rays. Twenty adjustable parameters and simple keyframes let you shape the light exactly how you want it.
Want rays that react to your footage? Try the Light Ray Glow Effect. Take a look →What's in the free version?
GeneratorIn the download
Control
Pro tip: set the layer's blend mode to Screen for the most natural result.
Light rays, three ways.
The generator gives you rays to place anywhere. These packs take the look further.
From download to first light.
Install
Run the free Plugin Installer and it puts everything in the right place, or follow the guide in the download.
Drop it above
Drag the generator onto your timeline above the clip you want to light.
Blend and shape
Set the blend mode to Screen, then shape and keyframe the rays in the inspector.
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- Final Cut Pro
- Version 10.4.7 or later
- Resolution
- Any
- Find it in
- The Generators browser
- Install
- With the free Plugin Installer, or by hand using the guide
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Add it to your cart, check out at $0 and your download link arrives by email straight away.
How do I install it?
The quickest way is the free Full Access Plugin Installer, which puts everything in the right folder for you. The download also includes a step-by-step guide if you'd rather do it by hand.
Why use the Screen blend mode?
Screen adds the light on top of your footage, so dark areas stay clear and the rays glow naturally.
What's the difference with Light Ray Glow?
The generator creates rays you place and shape yourself. Light Ray Glow is an effect that adds dazzling rays to any image, with on-screen controls.
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Will they work in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve?
Our plugins, titles, transitions and generators are made for Final Cut Pro. Our LUTs and sound effects work in every editor, including Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve and Vegas Pro.
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What's in the Ultimate Bundle?
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