Cucolori
Getting Started with Cucolori
Procedural cucoloris shadow overlay for professional video.
Welcome to Cucolori - a real-time shadow pattern generator that runs natively inside your video editor. Drop it on a clip and it casts shaped shadows across the frame, simulating natural light filtered through trees, blinds, windows, and abstract shapes.
A cucoloris (or "cookie") is any opaque material placed in front of a light to shape its shadow. Film sets use cut-out panels, tree branches, and venetian blinds to create dappled, raking light. Cucolori does the same thing in software, with full animation and keyframe control.
What You Get
- 15 gobo textures at 4K resolution
- 3 frame pattern types with projective perspective
- Dual-layer compositing for realistic shadow depth
- 8 blend modes for shadow compositing
- Focus system to direct the viewer's eye
- Animated shadows with natural drift and sway
- 7 built-in looks to get started fast
- 300 saveable user presets with locking and randomizer
- Every parameter keyframeable
Supported Hosts
| Host Application | Platform |
|---|---|
| DaVinci Resolve (Free & Studio) | Windows, macOS |
| After Effects | Windows, macOS |
| Final Cut Pro | macOS |
Quick Start
- Install - Run the installer for your platform (Installation Guide)
- Apply - Drag Cucolori onto any clip from the Effects panel
- Pick a Look - Try the built-in looks, or hit Randomize
- Layer up - Enable the Frame layer on top of the Gobo for depth
- Animate - Adjust Speed and Light Angle for natural drift
Where to Find Cucolori
- DaVinci Resolve: Effects Library > OpenFX > EZSCAPE > Cucolori
- After Effects: Effect > EZSCAPE > Cucolori
- Final Cut Pro: Effects browser (Command-5) > Video > EZSCAPE > Cucolori
Need Help?
- Browse the Troubleshooting page for common issues
- Join the EZSCAPE Discord for community support
- Visit ezscape.space for account management and downloads