by Luca Visual FX·VFX
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Light Kit stands out in the toolfarm library for bundling nine light, color and transition effects, from flicker and pulsing lights to burn wipes, under one FxFactory package.
Luca Visual FX Light Kit gathers a set of light, color and transition effects for After Effects and Premiere Pro, each with customizable controls and presets. Light Flicker simulates TV ambient, old projector flickering and disco-style strobe lights, while Light Pulse creates automated pulsing lights of any speed, color and style.
Multicolor Gradient overlays color gradients of modifiable tonality, size and intensity, and Multicolor Vignette applies a smooth, multicolored vignette with several color gradients around or over the image. Regional Light re-creates localised light effects with or without flicker, brightens underexposed images and can mimic light leaking through gaps or venetian blinds. Stylize affects light, color and shape for abstract or surreal looks, and Vivid Touch combines glow and sharpness for more vivid or dream-like images.
For transitions, Burn Wipe produces light and burnout wipes of adjustable intensity, thickness, color and rotation, with movement that can be randomized, and Flash creates intermittent flash and lightning effects between clips. The kit runs through FxFactory.
Luca Visual FX Light Kit is best for adding flicker, pulsing lights, color gradients, localised lighting, stylization and light-based wipe transitions in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Luca Visual FX Light Kit is completely free to download and use.
Luca Visual FX Light Kit lists support for After Effects CC 2015, CC 2017 and CC 2018 (version 13.5 and above) and Premiere Pro CC 2015, CC 2017 and CC 2018 (version 10 and above). It also runs in Final Cut Pro version 10.2 and above and Motion version 5.2 and above. The listed operating systems are MacOS Sierra and MacOS High Sierra, versions 10.12 and 10.13. If you run a newer host or system, check the developer's page to confirm current compatibility before installing.
Luca Visual FX Light Kit runs through FxFactory 7.0, according to its listed requirements, on MacOS Sierra or MacOS High Sierra (versions 10.12 and 10.13). FxFactory acts as the host that manages the effects across compatible applications like After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and Motion. If you do not already have FxFactory installed, you will need it in place first. For the latest requirements and any changes to supported FxFactory versions, the developer's page is the best reference.
Luca Visual FX Light Kit relies on FxFactory, which requires ATI, NVIDIA or Intel HD graphics. A graphics card with at least 512MB of VRAM is highly recommended for running the effects. These are the graphics requirements listed for the kit, tied to FxFactory rather than any single effect. For more detail on compatibility and hardware, the listing points to Noise Industries support, and the developer's page can confirm current specifications before you install.
Luca Visual FX Light Kit is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change over time, so for the current terms it is best to check the developer's page directly before downloading. The kit bundles several light, color and transition effects together, including Light Flicker, Light Pulse, Multicolor Gradient, Regional Light, Burn Wipe and Flash, all running through FxFactory. Confirm the license that applies to your intended use on the developer's page.
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