First you need to have Final Cut Pro™ version 5.1 or later using Mac OSX Tiger or Leopard 10.5 depending on the SUGARfx package that you get, and then install the latest FxFactory from Noise Industries which is the engine that allows our Fx packs to be used inFCP, Motion, FCE and Adobe After Effects.
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Yes you can. Check the list of available products HERE and download to try them as you please. They will have a small watermark when rendering, but you can still experience the complete functionality of every element.
The themes are licensed to one user and they can be used as many times as you wish, as long as they are not sold as your own graphics package. They cannot be re-sold or re-marketed according to the license that protects them.
Yes indeed. Our themes are professionally designed by broadcast professionals and they contain elements that are used commonly in the television industry.
You should be aware of some possible antialias issues due to the technology that lies underneath the products, and that's the reason why you can try them see if they accomplish the quality you desire.
No you can't. But you are able to create your own plug-ins once you know how to use the apprpriate software.
Check the Noise Industries web site for more information about that.
You can always request a feature and we will try to accomodate it as far as we have time or the priority to do it.
Your suggestions are always welcome and we really listen to the industry professionals, specially if the requests seem to be appealing to a large number of users.
In the case that you want a unique theme, effect or composition to fit your specific needs, we are able to produce such elements at a much higher price than a SUGARfx theme or template. Make sure you ask us for a quote if you have already set up a plan for your graphic needs.
Keep in mind that producing a custom package is like creating a graphics toolbox for professional broadcasters, and you should be prepared with the budget and business commitment that it entails.
You cannot sell the Motion Graphics templates as your own, but you can sell and advertise your own editorial and use the theme in the finished piece as part of the editorial..
Just make sure you read the license agreement and understand the copyright law that protects our products.
Yes, we offer a discounted price for current iMovie clients who have purchased some of the iMovie themes.
When you purchase the FxPack which is the counterpart of the theme you already have in iMovie, just send us an email and let us know your interest in upgrading.
We will let you the pricing and how to obtain your upgrade.
Some of the names of the theme's elements are self explanatory, but knowing more about the lingo of Motion Graphics may help you use the elements as they were intended. - Of course, the final decision about their use is up to you.
OPEN
Rhe Open is the main graphic element as its name implies. It is an introduction to your show. Its duration may vary, but typically it is between 15 seconds to 45 or 60. It is also called the Main Title
CHAPTER
A Chapter is sort of an identifier for a section in your movie and it is usually between 5 to 10 seconds long. You probably have seen this name when you watch a movie in DVD format. It is also known as Scene
BUMPER
The Bumper comes from TV production and it's used to separate one section of the show from another. Similar to the Chapter, it may be between 3 to 10 seconds long and sometimes "loopable" so it can last a lot longer. It is widely used in Newscasts with promotional elements announcing what's coming up or special section heads.
LOWER THIRD
The
Lower Third is an identifier that overlays on top of video. It is used during interviews or news and usually comes in and disappear for short periods of time (between 3 to 10 secs.). It has been used in the lower third part of the screen hence its name, but new trends show that they can be positioned anywhere. It may also be called Identifier
TRANSITION
A Transition is a graphic element that makes the cut more interesting from one scene to the next. They need to be short like a second or so, fast and may be as graphic intensive as any other element.
CREDITS (CREDITS BED)
Credits are self explanatory but it is a good idea to close your movie with a graphical element to maintain the visual continuity up until the end of your film. It is occasionally called a CLOSE. Its duration may vary depending on the amount of credit titles a video project may have.
The SUGAR Themes have been designed and animated by professionals in the motion graphics industry, and for that reason we want to make sure you are aware that the graphic elements contained in the themes are dependent upon the technology behind them and the capabilities of your hardware (computer and screen).
Some elements may not reach the quality standards that a professional broadcaster aims for, but the elements and their renders are indeed broadcast quality and they can be broadcastable.
With that in mind, we do not guarantee their acceptance of use in broadcast television or the network, or any other professional medium.