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SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD

by SUGARfx (FxFactory)·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD stands out in the toolfarm library for packing three distinct viewfinder filters — Binoculars, Target, and OSD — into a single FxPack rather than a lone overlay effect.

What is SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD?

SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD is a heads-up display FxPack made up of three filters. The Binoculars plug-in simulates binocular viewfinders, the Target filter is built to promote the focus of your message, and the OSD (On Screen Display) filter simulates a video or still camera viewfinder on your canvas. Together they add eye candy to graphics through viewfinder-style overlays.

Each filter comes with options and combinations for making a heads-up display as complex or as simple as you like, with plenty of customizing options. SUGARfx describes these effects as having expandable capabilities that go beyond the usual masks or still image overlays. The pack uses SUGARfx's streamlined interface and includes an online User Manual you can open from a button.

Running SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD requires Noise Industries FxFactory, a free download. It works in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve on Apple Silicon and Intel processors. A demo video is available.

Who is SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD best for?

SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD is best for editors and motion designers building heads-up display and viewfinder overlays in After Effects, Premiere Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.

How much does SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD cost?

SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Binoculars plug-in that simulates binocular viewfinders
  • Target filter built to promote the focus of your message
  • OSD (On Screen Display) filter that simulates a video or still camera viewfinder on the canvas
  • Options and combinations for building a heads-up display as complex or as simple as needed
  • SUGARfx streamlined interface
  • Online User Manual accessible from a button
  • Runs in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve

Tags

#SUGARfx#HUD#viewfinder#heads-up display#FxFactory#overlays#motion graphics#After Effects

Frequently asked questions

Which filters come with SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD?

SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD includes three filters. Binoculars simulates binocular viewfinders, Target is built to promote the focus of your message, and OSD (On Screen Display) simulates a video or still camera viewfinder on your canvas. Each filter comes loaded with options and combinations so you can make a heads-up display as complex or as simple as you want, with plenty of customizing options. SUGARfx describes the effects as having expandable capabilities that go beyond the usual masks or still image overlays.

Does SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD need FxFactory to run?

SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD requires Noise Industries FxFactory to run, and FxFactory is a free download. FxFactory Pro is a paid version with the same system requirements as the free one. For current system requirements, refer to the FxFactory page. Once FxFactory is installed, the pack works inside the host applications it supports, and it ships with SUGARfx's streamlined interface plus an online User Manual you can open from a button.

Does SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD work with DaVinci Resolve?

SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD works in DaVinci Resolve, along with Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. It runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. Because the pack depends on Noise Industries FxFactory, you'll need FxFactory installed, which is a free download, before its three filters — Binoculars, Target, and OSD — appear in Resolve. For updated system requirements, check the FxFactory page.

Is SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD free?

SUGARfx Viewfinder HUD is listed as free here. Licensing can change, so check the developer's page for current terms. Note that the pack runs on Noise Industries FxFactory, which is itself a free download; FxFactory also offers a paid Pro version that carries the same system requirements as the free version. For the latest details on both, refer to the FxFactory page and the developer's page.

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