There are no official free plugins for Resolume Arena that add entirely new native effects (like a third-party VST/AU host inside Resolume), because Resolume’s effect system is largely self-contained. However, here’s what you can actually use for free:
Use case: Adding depth to static clips.
A three-way color corrector (Shadows, Midtones, Highlights) with lift, gamma, and gain controls. Resolume’s native color correction is basic; this gives you DaVinci-style control for free. resolume arena plugins free
Simulates boids (bird flocking behavior) using your video as a texture map. There are no official free plugins for Resolume