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Zoetrope Z COLR

by Zoetrope Software (FxFactory)·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

Zoetrope Z COLR stands out in the toolfarm library as a four-in-one set of color generators built on a shared color engine and preset system, delivered across five host applications through the FxFactory platform.

What is Zoetrope Z COLR?

Zoetrope Z COLR is a collection of minimalist, animated background generators for title backgrounds, slides, color compositing elements and lighting effects. Zoetrope partnered with the FxFactory platform to bring multi-application support to After Effects, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro X and Motion.

The bundle includes four generators. Z Breath is a two-channel gradient similar to a vignette, where the inner color expands and contracts over time; slow speeds keep the effect subtle, while fast speeds approach a flicker that can simulate film projection or other lighting effects, and the inner shape is freely resizable for asymmetric compositions. Z Bars expresses five user-selected colors as vertical bars meandering across the screen at various ratios, sizes and relationships. Z CMYK applies a CMYK filter over color gradient sources with oscillators modulating key parameters. Z Fields is a soft, oscillating five-color gradient on the vertical or horizontal axis.

Each generator ships with a preset system for exploring factory settings and saving your own looks, along with an integrated color picker that works with color resources such as Adobe Kuler. Zoetrope Z COLR runs on Apple Silicon and Intel processors through FxFactory, which is a free download.

Who is Zoetrope Z COLR best for?

Zoetrope Z COLR is best for creating animated color backgrounds for title backgrounds, slides, color compositing elements and lighting effects across After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

How much does Zoetrope Z COLR cost?

Zoetrope Z COLR is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Z Breath: a two-channel gradient similar to a vignette whose inner color expands and contracts over time, staying subtle at slow speeds and approaching a flicker at fast speeds for film projection or lighting effects, with a freely resizable inner shape for asymmetric compositions
  • Z Bars: five user-selected colors expressed as vertical bars meandering across the screen at various ratios, sizes and relationships, with dozens of well-known palette presets included
  • Z CMYK: a CMYK filter applied over color gradient sources with oscillators modulating key parameters over time; control speed and oscillator type, or keyframe any parameter
  • Z Fields: a soft, oscillating five-color gradient on the vertical or horizontal axis using the same color engine as Z Bars, with adjustable oscillation and color mix over time
  • Preset system across the generators for exploring factory settings and creating and saving your own looks
  • Integrated color picker that works with color resources such as Adobe Kuler
  • Runs in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve on Apple Silicon and Intel through FxFactory

Tags

#background generators#FxFactory#color#gradient#presets#CMYK#compositing#motion graphics

Frequently asked questions

Does Zoetrope Z COLR work with After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve?

Zoetrope Z COLR works in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. Zoetrope partnered with the FxFactory platform to provide this multi-application support, so the same generators are available across the supported hosts. It runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors. For updated system requirements tied to each supported application, refer to the FxFactory page, which the developer keeps current.

Does Zoetrope Z COLR require FxFactory to run?

Zoetrope Z COLR requires Noise Industries FxFactory to run, and FxFactory is available as a free download. FxFactory Pro is a paid version that carries the same system requirements as the free version. Once FxFactory is installed, Zoetrope Z COLR is available across Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. For current system requirements, check the FxFactory page.

Does Zoetrope Z COLR run on Apple Silicon?

Zoetrope Z COLR runs on both Apple Silicon and Intel processors, working through FxFactory in Final Cut Pro X, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. For the specific operating system and hardware details tied to your host application, refer to the FxFactory page, which lists updated system requirements. The free FxFactory download and the paid FxFactory Pro share the same system requirements.

Is Zoetrope Z COLR free?

Zoetrope Z COLR is listed as free here. It runs on the FxFactory platform, which is itself a free download, while FxFactory Pro is a paid version with the same system requirements. For current licensing details, check the developer's page. Zoetrope Z COLR includes four generators, Z Breath, Z Bars, Z CMYK and Z Fields, usable across the supported host applications.

What generators are included in Zoetrope Z COLR?

Zoetrope Z COLR includes four animated background generators: Z Breath, a two-channel gradient whose inner color expands and contracts over time; Z Bars, which expresses five colors as vertical bars meandering across the screen; Z CMYK, a CMYK filter driven by oscillators over color gradient sources; and Z Fields, a soft, oscillating five-color gradient on the vertical or horizontal axis. Each generator includes a preset system for exploring factory settings and saving your own looks.

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