What It Does
ft-Lens Distortion Bundle is a two-plugin package by François Tarlier (reduxFX) that handles lens distortion correction and vignetting directly inside Premiere Pro and After Effects. It replaces the need to round-trip footage through external matchmove or compositing applications just to manage distortion.
The core use case is VFX work where live footage and CG renders need to share the same lens characteristics. Instead of undistorting footage in one app and re-distorting CG in another, you can do both inside the same project. Chromatic aberration can also be applied as a finishing effect.
Key Features
ft-Lens Distortion Pro. Corrects or applies lens distortion, including chromatic aberration. Useful for undistorting live footage before compositing and re-distorting CG renders so they match the plate. A fully rewritten subsampling function replaces Adobe’s original (which caused significant slowdowns), making processing considerably faster.
ft-Vignetting Pro. A dedicated vignette tool with more control than most built-in options. You can choose from four shapes (Circle, Ellipse, Square, Rectangle), adjust size and position, and pick from three feather modes: linear, smooth, and ultra smooth. Blending modes (Add, Multiply, and others), color tinting, animated noise, and opacity controls round out the options. Useful for both technical finishing and stylized creative looks.
Who It’s For
Editors and compositors who work with mixed live-action and CG footage will get the most out of ft-Lens Distortion Pro. ft-Vignetting Pro is broadly useful for anyone who wants more vignette flexibility than Premiere Pro’s native tools offer, including documentary editors, colorists doing finishing work, and narrative editors matching a cinematic look.
Pricing
Sold on a pay-what-you-want basis via aescripts.com. Individual users can choose any amount. Businesses and teams are required to pay the suggested price to receive a valid license. This is a one-time purchase with no subscription.