After Effects' 3D lighting feature creates pools of light generated from light sources in 3D space - but you can't see the light itself or the cone it produces. Enter Trapcode Lux: a speedy plug-in that adds volumetric lighting effects to projects that require realistic spotlights, point lights, or stage lighting of all kinds.
Features:
Fast rendering
With Lux, you can see the light with less waiting: it's a 3D effect without the long rendering times of 3D.
Multiprocessor Support
Lux takes full advantage of all processors (Mac & PC) and Intel hyperthreading.
Light Modeling
Select a Light Model for different light looks.
Non-Square Pixels
Lux handles non-square pixel Aspect ratios correctly, so you'll have no unpleasant surprises.
Deep Color
Works in 16-bit and 8-bit-per-channel color depths.
Let Lux Do The Math
Internal 256-bit (64bpc) calculations for Smooth results.
Reach Comp Layer Option
Allows light from spotlights to reach a specified 3D layer in the comp.