by Pixelan (Transmutators)·Color Grading
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FilmTouch 2 Pro earns its place in the toolfarm library through Pixelan-specific approaches like Section Presets and scene-based Preserve in Source masking, backed by broad host support across Windows and macOS.
Pixelan FilmTouch 2 Pro is a hardware-accelerated film look effects plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro. The Pro version pairs fast GPU hardware acceleration and a large visual Effects Browser with 500+ professional film look presets, organized into sixteen real-world categories including Filmic Subtle, Moderate and Strong, Cool, Warm, Desaturate, Duotone, Monochrome, Boosted, Low Light, Color Shift and Abstract.
A wide range of film-look-optimized controls lets you fine-tune color subtleties or build a fresh look from scratch. Several Pixelan-specific features set it apart: Preserve in Source uses scene-based, non-geometric masking so you can apply a look while leaving a chosen color or luminance area untouched by clicking it in the preview. True Diffusion combines independent blending, blur and glow controls, and Section Presets let you mix and match presets per control section.
Vignettes and frame edge effects such as dark lens vignettes, white frame feathering, light leaks and edge defocus can be added to any preset and keyframed for strength, shape, size, position and softness. FilmTouch 2 Pro runs on Windows and macOS and is available in bundles with other Pixelan plugins.
Pixelan FilmTouch 2 Pro is best for prosumer and professional videographers, indie filmmakers and others who want more variety and control over their video and film looks.
Pixelan FilmTouch 2 Pro is completely free to download and use.
FilmTouch 2 Pro supports Adobe Premiere Pro from CS4 through CC and later, and After Effects from CS5 through CC and later, on both Windows and macOS. Beyond those Adobe apps, it also lists compatibility with Premiere Elements up to v11, with the developer noting it may work up to v13. If you run a specific point release, check the developer's page to confirm your version falls within these ranges before installing, since the supported range spans many years of releases across the two applications.
FilmTouch 2 Pro runs on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and on macOS 10.13, 10.14, 10.15 and 11, including Intel and M1 machines. The Adobe hosts are supported on both platforms, while several of the Magix and CyberLink hosts are listed on the Windows side. For anything outside these listed operating systems, the developer's page is the place to confirm current support before you install the plugin.
FilmTouch 2 Pro requires a DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support, which ties into the plugin's GPU hardware acceleration and its large visual Effects Browser. If your system uses an older or integrated graphics adapter, it's worth confirming it meets the Shader Model 3.0 requirement before installing, since the plugin leans on the GPU for its film look processing. Checking your card's capabilities against this requirement first can save time during setup.
FilmTouch 2 Pro reaches beyond Adobe applications. Alongside Premiere Pro, After Effects and Premiere Elements, it lists support for Magix Vegas Pro (11 to 14 or later), Magix Movie Studio (11 to 14 or later), Magix Movie Edit Pro (18 or later), Magix Video Pro X (X4 or later) and CyberLink PowerDirector (13 or later). These non-Adobe hosts are noted on the Windows side, so confirm both your editor and its version on the developer's page before installing.
FilmTouch 2 Pro is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, and Pixelan also offers the plugin in money-saving bundles alongside its other effects for Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas and After Effects. Because of that, the current pricing and bundle options are best confirmed on the developer's page. Check there for the latest details before you commit, especially if you're interested in combining FilmTouch with other Pixelan plugins in a single package.
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