If you are running Photoshop CC 2015 on a Mac, Knoll Light Factory is the gold standard for adding realism, depth, and cinematic flair to your digital art. Why Knoll Light Factory?
Typically requires Yosemite (10.10) or El Capitan (10.11) for CC 2015 stability. Processor: Intel Multi-Core processor. RAM: At least 4GB (8GB recommended for complex composites). Graphics: Open GL 2.1 or higher. How to Install: Close Photoshop CC 2015 completely. Run the Knoll Light Factory installer for Mac. Direct the installer to your Photoshop Plug-ins folder.
Knoll Light Factory remains one of the most legendary plugins in the history of visual effects. Developed by John Knoll—the Academy Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic and the co-creator of Photoshop itself—this tool was designed to bring Hollywood-grade lens flares directly into your design workflow. Knoll Light Factory For Photoshop Cc 2015 Mac
Always place the flare's "origin" over a logical light source, like the sun, a streetlamp, or a laser.
Use the "Global Color" settings in the plugin to match the flare to the temperature of your photo. If you are running Photoshop CC 2015 on
Layer different elements like Glow Ball, Star, and Spike to build a unique light signature. System Compatibility and Installation
While Photoshop has a built-in lens flare filter, it is notoriously limited. Knoll Light Factory transcends these limitations by offering: Processor: Intel Multi-Core processor
See exactly how the light hits your canvas as you move the flare source.
Works perfectly with Smart Objects in Photoshop.