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Hawaiki Super Glow

by Hawaiki (FxFactory)·VFX

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Why we like it

Hawaiki Super Glow earns its place in the toolfarm library as a dedicated glow plugin built on an exponential algorithm with six adjustable glow elements, backed by keying, matte and compositing tools plus three performance-tuned processing modes.

What is Hawaiki Super Glow?

Hawaiki Super Glow is a glow plugin from Hawaiki that runs across After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X and Motion. Its core is an advanced exponential glow algorithm made up of six independently adjustable glow elements, and it is fully HDR compatible.

Beyond the glow itself, the plugin includes an extensive toolset for isolating and refining the area to be glowed, covering alpha, luminance, channel operations, matte tools and an HSV keyer. You can adjust the spread, falloff and intensity of the glow, add color with options that include chromatic aberration, and control how the result blends and composites.

Three processing options — High Quality, Fast and Super Fast — are optimised for quality and performance, and the plugin runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. It requires Noise Industries FxFactory, available as a free download. A demo video is available.

Who is Hawaiki Super Glow best for?

Hawaiki Super Glow is best for editors and compositors adding glow effects to footage in After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X or Motion, with fine control over the glowed area, color and compositing.

How much does Hawaiki Super Glow cost?

Hawaiki Super Glow is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Advanced exponential glow algorithm comprising six independently adjustable glow elements
  • Toolset for isolating and refining the area to be glowed, including alpha, luminance, channel operations, matte tools and an HSV keyer
  • Controls for adjusting the spread, falloff and intensity of the glow
  • Color options for the glow, including chromatic aberration
  • Blending and compositing options
  • High Quality, Fast and Super Fast processing options optimised for quality and performance
  • Fully HDR compatible

Tags

#glow#VFX#After Effects#Premiere Pro#DaVinci Resolve#FxFactory#HDR#chromatic aberration

Frequently asked questions

Does Hawaiki Super Glow require FxFactory to run?

Hawaiki Super Glow requires Noise Industries FxFactory to run, which is available as a free download. FxFactory acts as the host platform for the plugin across the supported applications. There is also FXFactory Pro, a paid version that shares the same system requirements as the free version. For current system requirements, the developer points to the FxFactory page. Once FxFactory is installed, you drag Super Glow onto your clip to start using it.

Which applications does Hawaiki Super Glow work in?

Hawaiki Super Glow works in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. In After Effects you'll find it in the Effects and Preset panel and the Effect menu, in Premiere Pro within the Effects Panel under Video effects, in Final Cut Pro's Effects Browser, and in Motion's Library tab under Filters. From there you drag it onto your clip to begin.

Does Hawaiki Super Glow run on Apple Silicon?

Hawaiki Super Glow runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. It depends on Noise Industries FxFactory, so its specific system requirements match those of FxFactory itself; the developer recommends checking the FxFactory page for updated requirements. The same requirements apply whether you use the free FxFactory or the paid FxFactory Pro version. Meeting FxFactory's requirements is what matters for running Super Glow on your machine.

Does Hawaiki Super Glow support HDR?

Hawaiki Super Glow is fully HDR compatible, so it can be used within HDR workflows. Its glow is built on an advanced exponential algorithm comprising six independently adjustable glow elements, with controls for spread, falloff and intensity. Color options include chromatic aberration, and a range of blending and compositing options controls how the glow combines with your footage. Three processing modes — High Quality, Fast and Super Fast — let you balance quality against performance.

Is Hawaiki Super Glow free?

Hawaiki Super Glow is listed as free here. It runs on Noise Industries FxFactory, which is itself a free download, while FXFactory Pro is a paid version with the same system requirements. For current licensing details, check the developer's page. The plugin covers Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, running on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors.

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