Trapcode Lux

After Effects' 3D lighting feature creates pools of light generated from light sources in 3D space - but you can't see the light itself or the cone it produces. Enter Trapcode Lux: a speedy plug-in that adds volumetric lighting effects to projects that require realistic spotlights, point lights, or stage lighting of all kinds. Features Fast rendering With Lux, you can see the light with less waiting: it's a 3D effect without the long rendering times of 3D. Multiprocessor Support Lux takes full advantage of all processors (Mac & PC) and Intel hyperthreading. Light Modeling Select a Light Model for different light looks. Non-Square Pixels Lux handles non-square pixel aspect ratios correctly, so you'll have no unpleasant surprises. Deep Color Works in 16-bit and 8-bit-per-channel color depths. Let Lux Do the Math Internal 256-bit (64bpc) calculations for smooth results. Reach Comp Layer Option Allows light from spotlights to reach a specified 3D layer in the comp. Highlights Ease of use Simply add a layer, apply the Lux plug-in, and enjoy the enhanced atmosphere, ambiance and drama. Lux automatically creates visible sources for all Point and Spot lights in the scene. You can even choose to have Lux applied only to lights by name, making complex scenes easy to manage. Sophisticated controls Lux lets let you specify the look of the light beam, its intensity, falloff and behavior, and how far it travels in the After Effects 3D scene. Multiple controls let you set the style of the lighting from natural to intense with controls that interact with After Effects' built-in light controls. Integration Lux offers complete integration with After Effects Light layers. Lux's lights are based on After Effect's built-in light layers, so as you move a light in a 3D scene, Lux automatically updates as its position changes in 3D space. Integrated alpha channel output lets you extend or enhance the visible area to add smoke or dust to further enhance the Lux effect.