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Lens Flare Plugin for Final Cut Pro: footage of an elephant in grass with a bright lens flare at the top of the frame

Lens Flare Plugin
for Final Cut Pro

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The Lens Flare Plugin adds dynamic, realistic lens flares to your shots in Final Cut Pro. Start from one of over 50 ready-to-go presets, then drag the flare into place right in the viewer.

Shape the main flare, a rainbow-like halo, single or double horizontal streaks and extra light artifacts. Keyframe the position to follow the light, with fast render speeds.

Works with the current versions of Final Cut Pro and macOS, on Intel Macs and natively on Apple silicon. Pay once, yours forever; past customers get updates. Every order has a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Lens flares for Final Cut Pro

Overview

The Lens Flare Plugin is a Final Cut Pro plugin that adds dynamic, realistic lens flares to your shots.

Start from one of over 50 ready-to-go presets, then shape every part of the flare: the main flare, a rainbow-like halo, horizontal light streaks and extra artifacts for added realism.

Drag the on-screen control in the viewer to place the flare, and keyframe it to follow the light. Rendering is optimized for speed.

Features
  • Preset looks: over 50 beautiful, ready-to-go flares to start from.
  • Light streaks: single and double horizontal streaks, with streak artifacts for realism.
  • Halo and artifacts: a rainbow-like halo, plus artifacts with depth controls.
  • On-screen positioning: drag the flare in the viewer, and keyframe it if the light moves.
  • Fast rendering: optimized for quick render speeds.
How to use
  1. In the Effects browser sidebar, click My FCPeffects, then Lens Flare Plugin (show the sidebar if it's hidden).
  2. Drag a preset onto your clip.
  3. Drag the on-screen control in the viewer to place the flare.
  4. In the Inspector, adjust the Global, Streak, Flare, Halo and Artifact controls.
  5. Keyframe the position if the light source moves.
Requirements
  • Works with all versions of Final Cut Pro from the last 5+ years, including Final Cut Pro 11 and the current Final Cut Pro 12
  • Works with the current versions of macOS
  • Runs on Intel Macs and natively on Apple silicon (M1 and later)
  • No Apple Motion needed
  • Works with every resolution Final Cut Pro supports, including 4K and 8K
  • Install on any Mac you own that’s signed in to the same Apple account (Apple allows up to 5 Macs)
FAQ

Can I animate the flare?

Yes. Drag the on-screen control to position it, and keyframe it to follow the light.

Does it include horizontal streaks?

Yes. Single and double streaks, with optional streak artifacts.

Where do I find it after installing?

In the Effects browser, under My FCPeffects.

Can I use it on several clips at once?

Yes. Select the clips and double-click a preset, or copy one clip and paste its attributes (Shift-Command-V).

Is the Lens Flare Plugin part of the MEGA BUNDLE?

Yes. It's in the MEGA BUNDLE: all of our plugins (over 80), a $1,600+ value, for $80.

Is there a deal on individual plugins?

Yes. Buy one, get one free on every plugin, applied automatically.

How do I install it?

Instant download. Just double-click the installer. It only takes a couple minutes.

What if it isn't right for my project?

Every order is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.

Lens Flare Plugin

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Flare looks

Sunset flare
Sunset flare
Night streak
Night streak
Skyline flare
Skyline flare

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