HIGHLIGHTS
AE INTEGRATION
Stage Lightโs deep level integration with Adobe After Effects is like many of the filters included in the full version of Continuum. Stage Light can read an unlimited number of AE native point and spotlights in the composition, includes a built-in mechanism lets users selectively determine which lights to use in the scene via a simple naming convention, and can also use AEโs native 3D cameras. If youโre working in multiple AE views, the visible light is correctly rendered in each view regardless of whether the lights are viewing the render camera or a non-production orthogonal view.
BUILT-IN 3D CAMERA SYSTEM
Wondering what your Stage Light looks like from different angles? Use the convenient built-in 3D camera system to orbit around the scene. The integrated camera can be set to target a user-defined point in XYZ space allowing you to pivot the camera like a reverse tripod โ especially useful when the camera model is set to orbit mode. Also includes pan and advanced mode options.
BUILT-IN 3D LIGHTING SYSTEM
Stage Light includes 3 built-in lights that can be set to either a point light or spotlight. The point light is a single source that radiates evenly in every direction. Think the sun, a light bulb or a traffic light. Spotlights deliver visible light beams that gradually spread outwards from the source to the target through the user-defined source and target in 3D space. Think your latest concert or that award-winning play you just saw.
MULTIPLE LIGHT RENDER MODES
MULTIPLE LIGHT MODELS
Stage Light contains 3 distinct light model types โ natural, distant falloff, constant โ to help you create the most realistic look. Spotlights offer two model options, โoffโ which produces no light at all or natural which produces an organic beam of visible light. Point light sources offer three models, โoffโ, natural, and constant radius, which produces an almost solid spot of light with very slight and rapid falloff around the edges.
INDIVIDUAL LIGHTING CONTROL
The 3 built-in lights can be controlled independently. Set the position, intensity, color, render mode, light model, and light type parameters. Easily mix and match light types and styles all within a single use of the filter to achieve your desired outcome.
AUTO-ANIMATING SMOKE / FOG MACHINE
If you have stage lighting, you need fog! Create natural-looking, billowing smoke that interacts with Stage Lightโs volumetric lighting output to produce dramatic, photorealistic effects. The auto-animating fog/smoke generator includes parameters to control the destiny and speed of the smoke.
LIGHT TARGET OPTION
INTEGRATED BEAT REACTOR
Make your effect bounce to the beat โ all without a single keyframe. The integrated Beat Reactor syncs Stage Light to the audio sample of your choice. Simply import an audio clip and select the frequency spectrum. The filter automatically drives available parameters like light intensity, position or even the strength of the smoke.
FACTORY INSTALLED PRESETS
VIDEOS
FEATURES
- OpenGL hardware accelerated for speedy renders
- Built-in 3D camera and lighting system for use in non After Effects hosts
- Generate visible volumetric spot or point source lighting
- Auto-animating smoke option with control over speed and density
- Support for Adobe host native 3D camera system
- Support for Adobe host native 3D light system
- Select specific multiple host lights by name or use all lights
- Target mode for lights can automatically extend visible volumetric light to reach any layer
- Integrated FX Browser with factory installed presets
The Continuum Stage Light filter offers multi-host support with a single license.
HOSTS
USER STORIES
PRODUCTS
LIGHTS UNIT
In addition to Stage Light, the Continuum Lights Unit includes:
- Glitter, Glint, and Glare filters
- Auto-animating Light Leaks filter with procedural generators
- Lens Flare 3D with atmosphere generator and support for host lights, cameras, and paths
- Volumetric light emulators such as Stage Light and Rays filters
- Lightning generator with strike option
- Mocha masking and planar tracking system
CONTINUUM (FULL PRODUCT)
