FXhome today launched MuzzlePlug, a
plugin for Adobe After Effects that creates photo-realistic gunfire
visual effects, and PowerPlug, a
plugin for Adobe After Effects designed for lightning and electricity
visual effects
MuzzlePlug
Designed for action movies that are shooting in
sensitive locations or on tight budgets, MuzzlePlug provides a safe,
versatile alternative to expensive and dangerous blank firing weapons.
Having specialised in stand-alone visual effects software for over six
years, MuzzlePlug is part of FXhome’s new AE plugin range, which also
includes the lightning and electricity generator PowerPlug.
Incorporating enhanced technology from FXhome’s multi-award winning
products, MuzzlePlug enables AE users to create realistic gunfire
effects from within the familiar AE interface.
“Filmmakers that already use established products such as Adobe After
Effects don’t want to learn a completely new, stand-alone product,”
explains Communications Manager Simon Jones. “They want to continue to
use the interface they already know and understand, which is why we’ve
taken the gunfire feature from VisionLab Studio, brought it up-to-date
and made it available as a plugin. AE experts now have direct access to
the tool in their own environment.”
Slotting neatly into After Effects, MuzzlePlug comes complete with a
selection of presets to quickly recreate convincing gunfire for a wide
range of weaponry, from small pistols to machine guns, shotguns and
sci-fi blasters. Extensive customization allows for an infinite variety
of muzzle flashes to be generated, ensuring that action sequences are
always fresh, exciting and realistic.
MuzzlePlug is available now from the FXhome.com website for US$179
(UK£99, Euro€149). All purchases include free point updates, FXhome’s
rapid after-sales support service and access to the FXhome.com
community. More information can be found at fxhome.com/products/.
Review copies can be provided to print and online press upon request.
PowerPlug
FXhome today launched PowerPlug, a
plugin for Adobe After Effects designed for lightning and electricity
visual effects. Based on extensive research into electrical behaviour,
PowerPlug can create both realistic weather and sci-fi and fantasy effects.
Having specialised in stand-alone visual effects software for over six
years, PowerPlug is part of FXhome’s new AE plugin range, which also
includes the gunfire generator MuzzlePlug. Incorporating enhanced
technology from FXhome’s multi-award winning products, PowerPlug enables
AE users to create lightning effects from within the familiar AE interface.
“We set out to create the best looking lightning on the market,” says
Simon Jones, Communications Manager at FXhome. “It needed to produce
realistic and dynamic electricity that looks great in all situations,
whether it’s for subtle weather effects or extravagant fantasy projects.
PowerPlug is the result, and it’s great to be able to give After Effects
users access to more of our technology.”
Becoming a seamless part of the After Effects workflow, PowerPlug comes
complete with a selection of presets to quickly generate stormy weather,
magical effects and sci-fi weapons. Extensive customization allows for
an infinite variety of lightning designs, ensuring that the results are
always unique and high impact.
PowerPlug is available now from the FXhome.com website for US$179
(UK£99, Euro€149). All purchases include free point updates, FXhome’s
rapid after-sales support service and access to the FXhome.com
community. More information can be found at fxhome.com/products/.
Review copies can be provided to print and online press upon request.
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