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Autodesk Motion FX

Autodesk® Motion FX lets you create stunning real-time video effects using your computer’s camera. Simply select your favorite preset effect, and create an incredible visual experience by moving in front of your computer’s camera. A preset cycling mode lets you automatically cycle through effects without lifting a finger. You can also use the Face Tracking technology of OS X Lion to emit effects from any faces visible to your camera. Features:

  • Over 80 presets from Smoke, to Fire, to Rainbow Plasma, react in real-time to your movements
  • Powered by Academy Award®* winning real-time fluid dynamics technology from Autodesk® Maya® software
  • Effects can be displayed alone or composited on top of live video from your computer’s camera
  • Cycle mode lets you dance and play while Motion FX seamlessly transitions from effect to effect, creating an endless swirling masterpiece
  • 5 Modes:
  • Motion Detect – Effects are created based on motion detected by your computer’s camera
  • Face Detect – Emit effects from all visible faces
  • Color Detect – Choose the color to emit effects from the video feed
  • Effect Paint – Paint effects using your mouse or trackpad
  • Video Warp – Warp live video using your mouse or trackpad
  • Save snapshots to your Pictures folder by tapping the spacebar
  • Support for Mac OS X Lion Full-Screen mode
  • Hook up multiple cameras and switch between them
  • Support for multiple displays lets VJs and performance artists use one display for control and another for projection to an audience
  • Animated thumbnails allow you to preview each effect