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SUGARfx MagiMoto

by SUGARfx (FxFactory)·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

MagiMoto earns its place in the toolfarm library for putting element movement, spinning, scaling, and wiggle controls into the editing timeline without keyframes, and for saving those setups as reusable presets. It currently ranks 424 on toolfarm.

What is SUGARfx MagiMoto?

SUGARfx MagiMoto brings animation tools directly into the editing timeline, letting you move elements on screen and build complex animations without keyframes. It handles throwing an element across the screen, spinning it, scaling it, or applying a subtle wiggle behavior in selected directions. You can run a single task or combine moves and spins into unique animations, all in real time.

Beyond moving and spinning video elements, MagiMoto creates slide shows from still images or movies stored in a folder, and it can produce your own transitions. Setups can be saved as presets and shared with peers. While you work, on-screen information provides visual feedback of how your elements synchronize, keeping adjustments inside the timeline.

MagiMoto requires Noise Industries FxFactory to run, offered as a free download, with a paid FxFactory Pro version sharing the same system requirements. It works in Final Cut Pro, Motion, and After Effects, and currently sits at rank 424 in the toolfarm library.

Who is SUGARfx MagiMoto best for?

SUGARfx MagiMoto is best for editors who want to move, spin, scale, and wiggle elements on the timeline without keyframing, and who build transitions or slide shows from still images and movies.

How much does SUGARfx MagiMoto cost?

SUGARfx MagiMoto is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Moves elements on screen and builds complex animations without keyframes
  • Motion controls for throwing elements across the screen, spinning, and scaling
  • Subtle wiggle behavior applied in selected directions
  • Slide shows created from still images or movies stored in a folder
  • Setups saved as presets and shared with peers
  • On-screen information giving visual feedback of how elements synchronize
  • Single tasks or combined moves and spins built in real time

Tags

#animation#motion#slideshow#transitions#presets#FxFactory#SUGARfx

Frequently asked questions

Does SUGARfx MagiMoto require FxFactory to run?

SUGARfx MagiMoto requires Noise Industries FxFactory to run, which is available as a free download. FxFactory also comes in a paid FxFactory Pro version that shares the same system requirements as the free version, so either edition can host the plugin. For current system requirements, check the FxFactory page, since MagiMoto relies on that host to install and operate. Once FxFactory is in place, MagiMoto works inside Final Cut Pro, Motion, and After Effects.

Which applications does SUGARfx MagiMoto work in?

SUGARfx MagiMoto works in Final Cut Pro, Motion, and After Effects, bringing its move, spin, scale, and wiggle controls into the editing timeline. Because it runs through Noise Industries FxFactory, you install FxFactory first and then access MagiMoto inside those applications. For the exact system requirements tied to each host, refer to the FxFactory page, which the developer keeps updated. The plugin was last updated on June 6, 2023.

Is SUGARfx MagiMoto free?

SUGARfx MagiMoto is listed as free in this catalog. It runs on top of Noise Industries FxFactory, which itself is a free download, while FxFactory Pro is a paid version carrying the same system requirements. For current licensing details and any terms tied to the plugin or its host, check the developer's page. That page also covers the FxFactory requirements you'll need in place before installing and using MagiMoto.

Can I reuse my MagiMoto animations across projects?

SUGARfx MagiMoto lets you save your setups as presets and share them with peers, so a move, spin, scale, or wiggle configuration you build once can be reused later. You can perform a single task or combine moves and spins into custom animations and slide shows, all in real time. On-screen information gives visual feedback of how your elements synchronize while you adjust them, keeping the setup within the editing timeline.

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