OTCU FX
Physically based effects that render in real time.
A growing suite of GPU-accelerated effects for After Effects and Premiere Pro: cinematic glows, drop and cast shadows, and organic camera shake, built for speed from the first pixel.
Real-time on the GPU
DirectX 12 and CUDA kernels render most effects in under a millisecond at 1080p.
Physically based looks
Glows and shadows computed in linear light, so they behave like real light.
After Effects & Premiere Pro
One install adds every effect to both hosts.
32-bit float color
Deep color, HDR-friendly and multi-frame rendering ready.
Direct on-screen controls
Drag shadows and lights right in the viewer.
Fair licensing
Own your version forever. Updates for 12 months, renew whenever you like.
What's inside
OTCU Glow - a physically based glow with a smooth inverse-power falloff in linear light. Separate RGB and X/Y widths, after glow, horizontal and vertical streaks, edge glow, highlights and atmosphere. It looks like light, not like a blur.
OTCU Drop Shadow - drop, perspective (cast) and long shadows with spread and choke, a second and inner shadow, a point light, and background blend modes. Position the shadow directly in the viewer or with the Shadow Pad.
OTCU Shake - natural, loopable camera shake with seeded fractal noise. Perfect for impacts, handheld feel and motion graphics.
More effects are added with every release, and they are included in your updates.
Built for speed
Every effect runs on the GPU with DirectX 12 and CUDA in After Effects, and on fast multithreaded AVX2 code on the CPU. Full 32-bit float color, multi-frame rendering and smart rendering are supported throughout.
Works where you work
Effects appear in both After Effects and Premiere Pro under the OTCU FX category, with presets to get you started and every parameter keyframable.
Choose how you pay
Own it outright or subscribe for automatic updates. You keep what you pay for.
- One-time payment, own it forever
- 1 year of updates included
- Renew updates anytime for $50
- Use on 2 computers
- Billed every year, cancel anytime
- Every update while subscribed
- Keep your version forever, even if you cancel
- Use on 2 computers
You keep what you pay for
Every purchase includes 1 year of updates. When your update period ends, the version you have keeps working forever, no subscription required. Renew updates whenever you want the latest features ($50), or switch on auto-renew.
System requirements
- Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit
- After Effects or Premiere Pro 2024 or newer
- CPU with AVX2 (any CPU that runs After Effects 2024+)
- GPU acceleration: DirectX 12 or NVIDIA CUDA capable graphics card (optional)
- Internet connection for activation (then works offline)
Questions, answered
Which hosts are supported?
Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro (2024 and newer) on Windows. A macOS version is planned.
Does it use my GPU?
Yes. In After Effects every effect renders on the GPU with DirectX 12 or CUDA, whichever your project uses. It falls back to optimized multithreaded CPU code anywhere else.
How do I activate my license?
Install OTCU FX, apply any of its effects in After Effects or Premiere Pro and click Activate in the effect controls. Paste your license key and you are done. Your key is on the confirmation page, in your receipt email and in your account.
Can I use it on more than one computer?
Yes. Each license can be active on 2 computers at the same time, for example a desktop and a laptop. Moving to a new computer? Deactivate the old one from your account.
What happens when my updates end?
Nothing stops working. You keep using every version released during your update period, forever. When you want newer versions, renew your updates from your account (or turn on auto-renew).
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 14 days with every feature. Download the installer, and the trial starts the first time you use an effect.
Who processes the payment?
Checkout is handled by Lemon Squeezy, our Merchant of Record. They accept cards and PayPal, issue your invoice and take care of sales tax / VAT, so the price you see at checkout is final.
Do you offer refunds?
Yes, within 14 days of purchase. See our refund policy or email otcubusiness@gmail.com.