by Zoetrope Software (FxFactory)·Motion Graphics
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FOLD earns its place in the toolfarm library as a generative design instrument built for creative exploration rather than as a utilitarian time-saver, driving 3D folding forms from any video source.
Zoetrope FOLD is a perpetually folding generative design instrument, manifested as a video effect plugin. You apply it to any video source in your timeline to explore and iterate simple or complex geometric forms in 3D space. It has uses across architecture, graphic design, visual arts, live performance and motion design, and is positioned as inspiration for the creative process rather than a utilitarian time-saving tool.
FOLD is a single plug-in with several parameter groups. Animation runs in manual or automatic mode: Auto lets you set the LFO type and speed from built-in behaviours, while manual mode gives a seamless looping slider from 0.0 to 1.0 with floating-point accuracy for each axis. Shape parameters for resolution, growth, complexity and pull change how the form tessellates and distorts, and they interact with the animation settings. Three raster modes and full rotation and translation on the X, Y and Z axes round out the controls, with every parameter keyframeable or driven by behaviours.
Zoetrope partnered with the FxFactory platform to deliver multi-application support, so one plug-in works across the supported hosts on Apple Silicon and Intel processors.
Zoetrope FOLD is best for artists working across architecture, graphic design, visual arts, live performance and motion design who want a generative instrument for exploring 3D geometric forms.
Zoetrope FOLD is completely free to download and use.
Zoetrope FOLD runs in After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and also works in Final Cut Pro X and Motion. Zoetrope partnered with the FxFactory platform to deliver full multi-application support, so a single plug-in covers each of these hosts. It operates as a video effect that you apply to a source in your timeline. For the current list of supported host versions, check the FxFactory page, which is kept up to date with system requirements.
Zoetrope FOLD requires Noise Industries FxFactory to run, which is available as a free download. FxFactory also comes in a paid Pro version that shares the same system requirements as the free version. Once FxFactory is installed, FOLD becomes available inside your supported host applications. For updated system requirements, refer to the FxFactory page rather than relying on fixed specs, since those details are maintained there.
Zoetrope FOLD works on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors, running through FxFactory across Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. Because system requirements are maintained on the FxFactory page, check there for the latest details on supported operating systems and hardware before installing. FxFactory itself is a free download, with a paid Pro version that shares the same requirements.
Zoetrope FOLD is listed as free in this catalog. It does depend on Noise Industries FxFactory, which is itself available as a free download, and FxFactory also offers a paid Pro version alongside the free one, sharing the same system requirements. Because licensing and platform terms can change over time, the most reliable source is the developer's page, so check there for current licensing details and any options tied to the FxFactory platform before you install FOLD into your host applications.
Zoetrope FOLD can render with three different rasterizations. Direct mode maps the source video directly to the shape. Striped mode extends edge pixels across the whole form. Streaked mode uses a motion blur algorithm with alpha transparency for blended forms. These modes determine how your chosen video source is applied to the folding 3D geometry, and you can combine them with the animation, shape, rotation and translation parameters that FOLD exposes.
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