Lux reviews

Make point and spot lights visible as volumetric beams in an After Effects scene.

About

In practice. What you can do with Lux.

Lux is a Red Giant postproduction plugin. Its purpose: make point and spot lights visible as volumetric beams in an After Effects scene.

Compare the result with functions already available in your host. Judge control over a real shot rather than the number of available presets.

Access is through Red Giant, also included in Maxon One. This is not a standalone purchase priced at the cost of the suite. Check the plugin against your exact host version. Archive source material and a final render rather than relying only on a plugin-dependent project.

Practical uses

Make point and spot lights visible as volumetric beams in an After Effects scene.

Features & use cases

Maxon effect:lux

Pros and cons

What Lux does especially well and the limits to anticipate.

Pros

Make point and spot lights visible as volumetric beams in an After Effects scene.
Works within a compatible host workflow.

Cons

Suite licence required; no individual price confirmed.
Compatibility varies by plugin and host application.
Editable projects depend on plugin availability.

Lux: when it makes sense.

Keep if

Make point and spot lights visible as volumetric beams in an After Effects scene.
This function recurs in your projects and your suite licence includes it.

Challenge if

A native effect already meets the need.

Our verdict. What to know about Lux.

Why this verdict

Average

Added value

Make point and spot lights visible as volumetric beams in an After Effects scene. Documentary review of official sources; not a hands-on test.

Simplicity

Documented controls; usability not tested. Documentary review of official sources; not a hands-on test.

Fit for purpose

A specialised function, most relevant for recurring needs. Documentary review of official sources; not a hands-on test.

Performance

Controls assessed within this effect’s scope, not as a complete application. Documentary review of official sources; not a hands-on test.

Reversibility

A final render can be shared; editing the project may require the plugin and its licence. Documentary review of official sources; not a hands-on test.