by Video Copilot·VFX
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ORB earns its place in the Toolfarm library as a Video Copilot plug-in that pairs sphere creation with reflection maps and After Effects light support, updated for AE 2022 and MFR.
Video Copilot ORB (Free) is an After Effects plug-in for creating 3D spheres. It includes environment reflection maps, advanced UV settings, and both built-in illumination and advanced illumination options. The plug-in works with After Effects lights and supports motion blur.
ORB installs on multiple versions of After Effects and is compatible with CC 2014 and up, running on Windows 7 SP1 and up or Mac 10.8.5 and up. Version 1.0.3 adds After Effects 2022 support, including MFR (Multi-Frame Rendering). Under MFR, CPU-reliant plug-ins can render across processor cores while GPU-focused plug-ins take advantage of the graphics card.
ORB has GPU requirements, and the developer notes that cards with limited memory should avoid overloading it with huge texture resolutions. Keeping the newest GPU driver installed is recommended for stability. A demo video is available. On Toolfarm, ORB holds a popularity rank of 1129 in the plug-in library.
Video Copilot ORB (Free) is best for after Effects artists building 3D spheres with reflection maps, custom UV settings, and illumination.
Video Copilot ORB (Free) is completely free to download and use.
Video Copilot ORB is compatible with Adobe After Effects CC 2014 and up, through 2022, including MFR support. Version 1.0.3 specifically adds After Effects 2022 readiness. The plug-in can be installed across multiple versions of After Effects, and the developer advises making sure you are running CC 2014 or later before installing. If you use an earlier release than CC 2014, ORB will not be supported, so check your After Effects version against these requirements first.
Video Copilot ORB runs on Windows 7 SP1 and up or Mac 10.8.5 and up. The plug-in has GPU requirements, and the developer recommends keeping the newest graphics driver installed to maintain stability. If you are running a card with limited memory, avoid overloading ORB with huge texture resolutions to keep it running smoothly. A complete list of compatible GPUs is available from the developer, so verify your card before use.
Video Copilot ORB version 1.0.3 adds support for After Effects 2022's Multi-Frame Rendering. Under this render pipeline, CPU-reliant plug-ins can render multiple frames across all processor cores, with memory shared and tasks distributed dynamically. GPU-focused plug-ins such as Element 3D and Optical Flares take advantage of the graphics card without holding back the CPU from heavy tasks like keying and motion blur. The developer notes projects can render faster as a result.
Video Copilot ORB is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and download details, check the developer's page directly, as terms can change over time. Before installing, confirm your setup meets the requirements: After Effects CC 2014 through 2022, Windows 7 SP1 and up or Mac 10.8.5 and up, and a compatible GPU with the newest driver installed for stability.
Video Copilot ORB's developer notes that if you are running dual GPUs, you may need to disable SLI. This is a driver-controlled function that is outside the developer's control, so it must be handled through your graphics card's driver settings. Separately, an earlier V1.0.2 update fixed initialization issues with some AMD cards, so updating your drivers and using the latest version is advised if you encounter startup problems.
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