EffectsLab Pro

FXhome EffectsLab

Developer(s)	FXhome
Stable release	1.005.011 / February 27, 2008
Operating system	Microsoft Windows and Mac OS
Type	Visual Effects
License	Proprietary
Website	FXhome.com/EffectsLab

FXhome EffectsLab is a visual effects software developed by FXhome. It is divided into two sub-products, EffectsLab Lite and EffectsLab Pro. The pro version features more advanced controls and filters. The lite version is no longer for sale.

Effect Engines

The effects are generated by the programs effect engines:

• The neon light engine is one of EffectsLab's more popular tools, since it gives the possibility to create lightsabers. It can also be used for neon signs, fantasy glow effects and similar.
• The particle engine is used for particle effects, such as smoke, fire and weather effects.
• The muzzle flash engine is designed for creating and animating muzzle flashes. It's possible to rotate the created muzzle flash in 3D, making it the only engine with 3D use.
• The optics engine is designed for creating artificial lens flares and light sources. It is useful for enhancing other light-based effects, and mimicking the distinctive flashes of light that accompany Star Wars' lightsaber battles.
• The Laser engine (introduced in EffectsLab Pro in late 2007) is designed as a simplified method of creating laser weapon effects, including the ability to add simulated perspective to the effect.

Presets

EffectsLab allows you to save the effects using presets. Since all effects are generated from settings in the different engines, it's fairly easy to generate an XML style description of the effect. It's also possible to share presets on FXhome's website.

External links

• Official Site

References

• "EffectsLab Pro". PC Advisor. 1 February 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
• "Fxhome EffectsLab Pro". PC Pro. May 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
• Gordon Mah Ung (5 July 2007). "Fxhome EffectsLab Pro". Maximum PC. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
• Jeremy Hanke (15 October 2006). "EffectsLab Pro". Microfilmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
• Kevin McAuliffe (8 May 2007). "Fxhome EffectsLab Pro". Creative Mac. Retrieved 2008-10-18.