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“The building blocks to create deep, dimensional backgrounds quickly, are there. Because you customize how the elements go together, the possibilities for use and re-use are exponentially higher than a fixed, pre-composited library ... and it’s named after something that Smithers from The Simpsons might say if someone stole his life-size cardboard cutout of David Hasselhoff ... What more could you want?”

Tim Kolb, motion graphics designer

Gak Pak

Effects for animated background and structural elements.

What's New in Version 2.0

6 new shapes
6 new color selection modes
40 effect presets

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Profound Effects Gak Pak™ is a suite of nine video effects for creating animated and patterned backgrounds and structural elements. These highly configurable effects can be used as interesting backdrops for lower-third title graphics or as background washes of colors and textures. The Gak Pak suite contains the following effects:

Note: Version 2.0 is a paid upgrade, and requires a new serial number. Existing users can upgrade to v2.0 from our online store.

Barrage	Fireflies	Gakcharmer
Gakground	Glider	SpiderWeb
Structure	Vectro	Waves

Features

Shape- and particle-based effects
Custom shapes and video fills possible when running in some host applications (see Host Application Limitations)
Automatic motion and behavior with little or no keyframing required
Several effects are loopable
Per-shape blending modes
Customizable, resolution-independent, and easy-to-use
8- and 16-bits-per-channel support
Works in multiple host applications

All effects in Gak Pak except Glider were designed and developed, and the Glider effect was enhanced, by renowned motion graphics artist Kenneth Woodruff for and using the effects engine based on Useful Things by Profound Effects, Inc.. Created by an artist for artists, Gak Pak contains limitless motion graphics potential with minimal effort.