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May 28, 2023
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Trying to use a downloaded FFX file but I am "missing effects". Please help

  • May 28, 2023
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I am very new to this, but i recently bought after effects and downloaded an FFX file to use as a filter on pictures/videos. When I add the preset effect to the video it says,

 

"This favorite contains references to missing effects. Please install the following effects to restore these references. 2 Missing Effect References. 1)"Looks" 2)"S_Gradient" " 

 

I have been searching everywhere to fix it.Are these like plugins from a random 3rd party? Any idea?

 

Appreciate the help.

Thanks

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Warren Heaton
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 28, 2023

"Looks" is Magic Bullet Looks by Maxon.

https://www.maxon.net/en/cinema-4d/features/magic-bullet-looks

 

"S_Gradeint" is part of BorisFX Sapphire.

https://borisfx.com/documentation/sapphire/ae/gradient/

 

 

The trial versions of each should work with the Effect presets.

 

 

 

Participant
May 29, 2023

Expert for a reason! Thank you!

Mylenium
Legend
May 28, 2023

They are not „random“, but yes, they are commercial third-party plug-ins you have to subscribe to separately - Magic Bullet Looks from Red Giant/ Macon and Sapphire from Boris FX.

 

Mylenium 

Participant
May 29, 2023

thank you so much!