diff --git a/streaming/jax_typography.py b/streaming/jax_typography.py
index f976b6d..74c0b31 100644
--- a/streaming/jax_typography.py
+++ b/streaming/jax_typography.py
@@ -54,9 +54,12 @@ Kerning support:
     (+ cursor (glyph-advance g) (glyph-kerning g next-g font-size))
 """
 
+import math
 import numpy as np
+import jax
 import jax.numpy as jnp
-from typing import Tuple, Dict, Any
+from jax import lax
+from typing import Tuple, Dict, Any, List, Optional
 from dataclasses import dataclass
 
 
@@ -637,6 +640,661 @@ def place_glyph_simple(
     )
 
 
+# =============================================================================
+# Gradient Functions (compile-time: generate color maps from strip dimensions)
+# =============================================================================
+
+def make_linear_gradient(
+    width: int,
+    height: int,
+    color1: tuple,
+    color2: tuple,
+    angle: float = 0.0,
+) -> np.ndarray:
+    """Create a linear gradient color map.
+
+    Args:
+        width, height: Dimensions of the gradient (match strip dimensions)
+        color1: Start color (R, G, B) 0-255
+        color2: End color (R, G, B) 0-255
+        angle: Gradient angle in degrees (0 = left-to-right, 90 = top-to-bottom)
+
+    Returns:
+        (height, width, 3) float32 array with values in [0, 1]
+    """
+    c1 = np.array(color1[:3], dtype=np.float32) / 255.0
+    c2 = np.array(color2[:3], dtype=np.float32) / 255.0
+
+    # Create coordinate grid
+    ys = np.arange(height, dtype=np.float32)
+    xs = np.arange(width, dtype=np.float32)
+    yy, xx = np.meshgrid(ys, xs, indexing='ij')
+
+    # Normalize to [0, 1]
+    nx = xx / max(width - 1, 1)
+    ny = yy / max(height - 1, 1)
+
+    # Project onto gradient axis
+    theta = angle * np.pi / 180.0
+    cos_t = np.cos(theta)
+    sin_t = np.sin(theta)
+
+    # Project (nx - 0.5, ny - 0.5) onto direction vector, then remap to [0, 1]
+    proj = (nx - 0.5) * cos_t + (ny - 0.5) * sin_t
+    # Normalize: max projection is 0.5*|cos|+0.5*|sin| = 0.5*(|cos|+|sin|)
+    max_proj = 0.5 * (abs(cos_t) + abs(sin_t))
+    if max_proj > 0:
+        t = (proj / max_proj + 1.0) / 2.0
+    else:
+        t = np.full_like(proj, 0.5)
+    t = np.clip(t, 0.0, 1.0)
+
+    # Interpolate
+    gradient = c1[None, None, :] * (1 - t[:, :, None]) + c2[None, None, :] * t[:, :, None]
+    return gradient
+
+
+def make_radial_gradient(
+    width: int,
+    height: int,
+    color1: tuple,
+    color2: tuple,
+    center_x: float = 0.5,
+    center_y: float = 0.5,
+) -> np.ndarray:
+    """Create a radial gradient color map.
+
+    Args:
+        width, height: Dimensions
+        color1: Inner color (R, G, B)
+        color2: Outer color (R, G, B)
+        center_x, center_y: Center position in [0, 1] (0.5 = center)
+
+    Returns:
+        (height, width, 3) float32 array with values in [0, 1]
+    """
+    c1 = np.array(color1[:3], dtype=np.float32) / 255.0
+    c2 = np.array(color2[:3], dtype=np.float32) / 255.0
+
+    ys = np.arange(height, dtype=np.float32)
+    xs = np.arange(width, dtype=np.float32)
+    yy, xx = np.meshgrid(ys, xs, indexing='ij')
+
+    # Normalize to [0, 1]
+    nx = xx / max(width - 1, 1)
+    ny = yy / max(height - 1, 1)
+
+    # Distance from center, normalized so corners are ~1.0
+    dx = nx - center_x
+    dy = ny - center_y
+    # Max possible distance from center to a corner
+    max_dist = np.sqrt(max(center_x, 1 - center_x)**2 + max(center_y, 1 - center_y)**2)
+    if max_dist > 0:
+        t = np.sqrt(dx**2 + dy**2) / max_dist
+    else:
+        t = np.zeros_like(dx)
+    t = np.clip(t, 0.0, 1.0)
+
+    gradient = c1[None, None, :] * (1 - t[:, :, None]) + c2[None, None, :] * t[:, :, None]
+    return gradient
+
+
+def make_multi_stop_gradient(
+    width: int,
+    height: int,
+    stops: list,
+    angle: float = 0.0,
+    radial: bool = False,
+    center_x: float = 0.5,
+    center_y: float = 0.5,
+) -> np.ndarray:
+    """Create a multi-stop gradient color map.
+
+    Args:
+        width, height: Dimensions
+        stops: List of (position, (R, G, B)) tuples, position in [0, 1]
+        angle: Gradient angle in degrees (for linear mode)
+        radial: If True, use radial gradient
+        center_x, center_y: Center for radial gradient
+
+    Returns:
+        (height, width, 3) float32 array with values in [0, 1]
+    """
+    if len(stops) < 2:
+        if len(stops) == 1:
+            c = np.array(stops[0][1][:3], dtype=np.float32) / 255.0
+            return np.broadcast_to(c, (height, width, 3)).copy()
+        return np.zeros((height, width, 3), dtype=np.float32)
+
+    # Sort stops by position
+    stops = sorted(stops, key=lambda s: s[0])
+
+    ys = np.arange(height, dtype=np.float32)
+    xs = np.arange(width, dtype=np.float32)
+    yy, xx = np.meshgrid(ys, xs, indexing='ij')
+
+    nx = xx / max(width - 1, 1)
+    ny = yy / max(height - 1, 1)
+
+    if radial:
+        dx = nx - center_x
+        dy = ny - center_y
+        max_dist = np.sqrt(max(center_x, 1 - center_x)**2 + max(center_y, 1 - center_y)**2)
+        t = np.sqrt(dx**2 + dy**2) / max(max_dist, 1e-6)
+    else:
+        theta = angle * np.pi / 180.0
+        cos_t = np.cos(theta)
+        sin_t = np.sin(theta)
+        proj = (nx - 0.5) * cos_t + (ny - 0.5) * sin_t
+        max_proj = 0.5 * (abs(cos_t) + abs(sin_t))
+        if max_proj > 0:
+            t = (proj / max_proj + 1.0) / 2.0
+        else:
+            t = np.full_like(proj, 0.5)
+
+    t = np.clip(t, 0.0, 1.0)
+
+    # Build gradient from stops using piecewise linear interpolation
+    colors = np.array([np.array(s[1][:3], dtype=np.float32) / 255.0 for s in stops])
+    positions = np.array([s[0] for s in stops], dtype=np.float32)
+
+    # Start with first color
+    gradient = np.broadcast_to(colors[0], (height, width, 3)).copy()
+
+    for i in range(len(stops) - 1):
+        p0, p1 = positions[i], positions[i + 1]
+        c0, c1 = colors[i], colors[i + 1]
+
+        if p1 <= p0:
+            continue
+
+        # Segment interpolation factor
+        seg_t = np.clip((t - p0) / (p1 - p0), 0.0, 1.0)
+        # Only apply where t >= p0
+        mask = (t >= p0)[:, :, None]
+        seg_color = c0[None, None, :] * (1 - seg_t[:, :, None]) + c1[None, None, :] * seg_t[:, :, None]
+        gradient = np.where(mask, seg_color, gradient)
+
+    return gradient
+
+
+def _composite_strip_onto_frame(
+    frame: jnp.ndarray,
+    strip_rgb: jnp.ndarray,
+    strip_alpha: jnp.ndarray,
+    dst_x: jnp.ndarray,
+    dst_y: jnp.ndarray,
+    sh: int,
+    sw: int,
+) -> jnp.ndarray:
+    """Core compositing: place tinted+alpha strip onto frame using padded buffer.
+
+    Args:
+        frame: (H, W, 3) RGB uint8
+        strip_rgb: (sh, sw, 3) float32 in [0, 1] - pre-tinted strip RGB
+        strip_alpha: (sh, sw, 1) float32 in [0, 1] - effective alpha
+        dst_x, dst_y: int32 destination position
+        sh, sw: strip dimensions (compile-time constants)
+
+    Returns:
+        Composited frame (H, W, 3) uint8
+    """
+    h, w = frame.shape[:2]
+
+    buf_h = h + 2 * sh
+    buf_w = w + 2 * sw
+    rgb_buf = jnp.zeros((buf_h, buf_w, 3), dtype=jnp.float32)
+    alpha_buf = jnp.zeros((buf_h, buf_w, 1), dtype=jnp.float32)
+
+    place_y = jnp.maximum(dst_y + sh, 0).astype(jnp.int32)
+    place_x = jnp.maximum(dst_x + sw, 0).astype(jnp.int32)
+
+    rgb_buf = lax.dynamic_update_slice(rgb_buf, strip_rgb, (place_y, place_x, 0))
+    alpha_buf = lax.dynamic_update_slice(alpha_buf, strip_alpha, (place_y, place_x, 0))
+
+    rgb_layer = rgb_buf[sh:sh + h, sw:sw + w, :]
+    alpha_layer = alpha_buf[sh:sh + h, sw:sw + w, :]
+
+    # PIL-compatible integer alpha blending
+    src_int = jnp.floor(rgb_layer * 255 + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+    alpha_int = jnp.floor(alpha_layer * 255 + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+    dst_int = frame.astype(jnp.int32)
+    result = (src_int * alpha_int + dst_int * (255 - alpha_int) + 127) // 255
+
+    return jnp.clip(result, 0, 255).astype(jnp.uint8)
+
+
+def place_text_strip_gradient_jax(
+    frame: jnp.ndarray,
+    strip_image: jnp.ndarray,
+    x: float,
+    y: float,
+    baseline_y: int,
+    bearing_x: float,
+    gradient_map: jnp.ndarray,
+    opacity: float = 1.0,
+    anchor_x: float = 0.0,
+    anchor_y: float = 0.0,
+    stroke_width: int = 0,
+) -> jnp.ndarray:
+    """Place text strip with gradient coloring instead of solid color.
+
+    Args:
+        frame: (H, W, 3) RGB frame
+        strip_image: (sh, sw, 4) RGBA text strip
+        gradient_map: (sh, sw, 3) float32 color map in [0, 1]
+        Other args same as place_text_strip_jax
+
+    Returns:
+        Composited frame
+    """
+    sh, sw = strip_image.shape[:2]
+
+    dst_x = jnp.floor(x - anchor_x + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+    dst_y = jnp.floor(y - anchor_y + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+
+    # Extract alpha with opacity
+    strip_rgb = strip_image[:, :, :3].astype(jnp.float32) / 255.0
+    opacity_int = jnp.round(opacity * 255)
+    strip_a_raw = strip_image[:, :, 3:4].astype(jnp.float32)
+    strip_alpha = jnp.floor(strip_a_raw * opacity_int / 255.0 + 0.5) / 255.0
+
+    # Apply gradient instead of solid color
+    tinted = strip_rgb * gradient_map
+
+    return _composite_strip_onto_frame(frame, tinted, strip_alpha, dst_x, dst_y, sh, sw)
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Strip Rotation (RGBA bilinear interpolation)
+# =============================================================================
+
+def _sample_rgba(strip, x, y):
+    """Bilinear sample all 4 RGBA channels from a strip.
+
+    Args:
+        strip: (H, W, 4) RGBA float32
+        x, y: coordinate arrays (flattened)
+
+    Returns:
+        (r, g, b, a) each same shape as x
+    """
+    h, w = strip.shape[:2]
+
+    x0 = jnp.floor(x).astype(jnp.int32)
+    y0 = jnp.floor(y).astype(jnp.int32)
+    x1 = x0 + 1
+    y1 = y0 + 1
+
+    fx = x - x0.astype(jnp.float32)
+    fy = y - y0.astype(jnp.float32)
+
+    valid00 = (x0 >= 0) & (x0 < w) & (y0 >= 0) & (y0 < h)
+    valid10 = (x1 >= 0) & (x1 < w) & (y0 >= 0) & (y0 < h)
+    valid01 = (x0 >= 0) & (x0 < w) & (y1 >= 0) & (y1 < h)
+    valid11 = (x1 >= 0) & (x1 < w) & (y1 >= 0) & (y1 < h)
+
+    x0_safe = jnp.clip(x0, 0, w - 1)
+    x1_safe = jnp.clip(x1, 0, w - 1)
+    y0_safe = jnp.clip(y0, 0, h - 1)
+    y1_safe = jnp.clip(y1, 0, h - 1)
+
+    channels = []
+    for c in range(4):
+        c00 = jnp.where(valid00, strip[y0_safe, x0_safe, c], 0.0)
+        c10 = jnp.where(valid10, strip[y0_safe, x1_safe, c], 0.0)
+        c01 = jnp.where(valid01, strip[y1_safe, x0_safe, c], 0.0)
+        c11 = jnp.where(valid11, strip[y1_safe, x1_safe, c], 0.0)
+
+        val = (c00 * (1 - fx) * (1 - fy) +
+               c10 * fx * (1 - fy) +
+               c01 * (1 - fx) * fy +
+               c11 * fx * fy)
+        channels.append(val)
+
+    return channels[0], channels[1], channels[2], channels[3]
+
+
+def rotate_strip_jax(
+    strip_image: jnp.ndarray,
+    angle: float,
+) -> jnp.ndarray:
+    """Rotate an RGBA strip by angle (degrees), counter-clockwise.
+
+    Output buffer is sized to contain the full rotated strip.
+    The output size is ceil(sqrt(w^2 + h^2)), computed at trace time
+    from the strip's static shape.
+
+    Args:
+        strip_image: (H, W, 4) RGBA uint8
+        angle: Rotation angle in degrees
+
+    Returns:
+        (out_h, out_w, 4) RGBA uint8 - rotated strip
+    """
+    sh, sw = strip_image.shape[:2]
+
+    # Output size: diagonal of original strip (compile-time constant).
+    # Ensure output dimensions have same parity as source so that the
+    # center offset (out - src) / 2 is always an integer. Otherwise
+    # identity rotations would place content at half-pixel offsets.
+    diag = int(math.ceil(math.sqrt(sw * sw + sh * sh)))
+    out_w = diag + ((diag % 2) != (sw % 2))
+    out_h = diag + ((diag % 2) != (sh % 2))
+
+    # Center of input strip and output buffer (pixel-center convention).
+    # Using (dim-1)/2 ensures integer coords map to integer coords for
+    # identity rotation regardless of even/odd dimension parity.
+    src_cx = (sw - 1) / 2.0
+    src_cy = (sh - 1) / 2.0
+    dst_cx = (out_w - 1) / 2.0
+    dst_cy = (out_h - 1) / 2.0
+
+    # Convert to radians and snap trig values near 0/±1 to exact values.
+    # Without snapping, e.g. sin(360°) ≈ 1.7e-7 instead of 0, causing
+    # bilinear blending at pixel edges and 1-value differences.
+    theta = angle * jnp.pi / 180.0
+    cos_t = jnp.cos(theta)
+    sin_t = jnp.sin(theta)
+    cos_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(cos_t) < 1e-6, 0.0, cos_t)
+    sin_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(sin_t) < 1e-6, 0.0, sin_t)
+    cos_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(cos_t - 1.0) < 1e-6, 1.0, cos_t)
+    cos_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(cos_t + 1.0) < 1e-6, -1.0, cos_t)
+    sin_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(sin_t - 1.0) < 1e-6, 1.0, sin_t)
+    sin_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(sin_t + 1.0) < 1e-6, -1.0, sin_t)
+
+    # Create output coordinate grid
+    y_coords = jnp.repeat(jnp.arange(out_h), out_w).reshape(out_h, out_w)
+    x_coords = jnp.tile(jnp.arange(out_w), out_h).reshape(out_h, out_w)
+
+    # Inverse rotation: map output coords to source coords
+    x_centered = x_coords.astype(jnp.float32) - dst_cx
+    y_centered = y_coords.astype(jnp.float32) - dst_cy
+
+    src_x = cos_t * x_centered - sin_t * y_centered + src_cx
+    src_y = sin_t * x_centered + cos_t * y_centered + src_cy
+
+    # Sample all 4 channels
+    strip_f = strip_image.astype(jnp.float32)
+    r, g, b, a = _sample_rgba(strip_f, src_x.flatten(), src_y.flatten())
+
+    return jnp.stack([
+        jnp.clip(r, 0, 255).reshape(out_h, out_w).astype(jnp.uint8),
+        jnp.clip(g, 0, 255).reshape(out_h, out_w).astype(jnp.uint8),
+        jnp.clip(b, 0, 255).reshape(out_h, out_w).astype(jnp.uint8),
+        jnp.clip(a, 0, 255).reshape(out_h, out_w).astype(jnp.uint8),
+    ], axis=2)
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Shadow Compositing
+# =============================================================================
+
+def _blur_alpha_channel(alpha: jnp.ndarray, radius: int) -> jnp.ndarray:
+    """Blur a single-channel alpha array using Gaussian convolution.
+
+    Args:
+        alpha: (H, W) float32 alpha channel
+        radius: Blur radius (compile-time constant)
+
+    Returns:
+        (H, W) float32 blurred alpha
+    """
+    size = radius * 2 + 1
+    x = jnp.arange(size, dtype=jnp.float32) - radius
+    sigma = max(radius / 2.0, 0.5)
+    gaussian_1d = jnp.exp(-x**2 / (2 * sigma**2))
+    gaussian_1d = gaussian_1d / gaussian_1d.sum()
+    kernel = jnp.outer(gaussian_1d, gaussian_1d)
+
+    # Use JAX conv with SAME padding
+    h, w = alpha.shape
+    data_4d = alpha.reshape(1, h, w, 1)
+    kernel_4d = kernel.reshape(size, size, 1, 1)
+
+    result = lax.conv_general_dilated(
+        data_4d, kernel_4d,
+        window_strides=(1, 1),
+        padding='SAME',
+        dimension_numbers=('NHWC', 'HWIO', 'NHWC'),
+    )
+    return result.reshape(h, w)
+
+
+def place_text_strip_shadow_jax(
+    frame: jnp.ndarray,
+    strip_image: jnp.ndarray,
+    x: float,
+    y: float,
+    baseline_y: int,
+    bearing_x: float,
+    color: jnp.ndarray,
+    opacity: float = 1.0,
+    anchor_x: float = 0.0,
+    anchor_y: float = 0.0,
+    stroke_width: int = 0,
+    shadow_offset_x: float = 3.0,
+    shadow_offset_y: float = 3.0,
+    shadow_color: jnp.ndarray = None,
+    shadow_opacity: float = 0.5,
+    shadow_blur_radius: int = 0,
+) -> jnp.ndarray:
+    """Place text strip with a drop shadow.
+
+    Composites the strip twice: first as shadow (offset, colored, optionally blurred),
+    then the text itself on top.
+
+    Args:
+        frame: (H, W, 3) RGB frame
+        strip_image: (sh, sw, 4) RGBA text strip
+        shadow_offset_x/y: Shadow offset in pixels
+        shadow_color: (3,) RGB color for shadow (default black)
+        shadow_opacity: Shadow opacity 0-1
+        shadow_blur_radius: Gaussian blur radius for shadow (0 = sharp, compile-time)
+        Other args same as place_text_strip_jax
+
+    Returns:
+        Composited frame
+    """
+    if shadow_color is None:
+        shadow_color = jnp.array([0, 0, 0], dtype=jnp.float32)
+
+    sh, sw = strip_image.shape[:2]
+
+    # --- Shadow pass ---
+    shadow_dst_x = jnp.floor(x - anchor_x + shadow_offset_x + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+    shadow_dst_y = jnp.floor(y - anchor_y + shadow_offset_y + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+
+    # Shadow alpha from strip alpha
+    shadow_opacity_int = jnp.round(shadow_opacity * 255)
+    strip_a_raw = strip_image[:, :, 3].astype(jnp.float32)
+
+    if shadow_blur_radius > 0:
+        # Blur the alpha channel for soft shadow
+        blurred_alpha = _blur_alpha_channel(strip_a_raw / 255.0, shadow_blur_radius)
+        shadow_alpha = jnp.floor(blurred_alpha * shadow_opacity_int + 0.5) / 255.0
+    else:
+        shadow_alpha = jnp.floor(strip_a_raw * shadow_opacity_int / 255.0 + 0.5) / 255.0
+    shadow_alpha = shadow_alpha[:, :, None]  # (sh, sw, 1)
+
+    # Shadow RGB: solid shadow color
+    shadow_color_norm = shadow_color.astype(jnp.float32) / 255.0
+    shadow_rgb = jnp.broadcast_to(shadow_color_norm[None, None, :], (sh, sw, 3))
+
+    frame = _composite_strip_onto_frame(frame, shadow_rgb, shadow_alpha, shadow_dst_x, shadow_dst_y, sh, sw)
+
+    # --- Text pass ---
+    dst_x = jnp.floor(x - anchor_x + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+    dst_y = jnp.floor(y - anchor_y + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+
+    strip_rgb = strip_image[:, :, :3].astype(jnp.float32) / 255.0
+    opacity_int = jnp.round(opacity * 255)
+    text_alpha = jnp.floor(strip_a_raw[:, :, None] * opacity_int / 255.0 + 0.5) / 255.0
+
+    color_norm = color.astype(jnp.float32) / 255.0
+    tinted = strip_rgb * color_norm
+
+    frame = _composite_strip_onto_frame(frame, tinted, text_alpha, dst_x, dst_y, sh, sw)
+
+    return frame
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Combined FX Pipeline
+# =============================================================================
+
+def place_text_strip_fx_jax(
+    frame: jnp.ndarray,
+    strip_image: jnp.ndarray,
+    x: float,
+    y: float,
+    baseline_y: int = 0,
+    bearing_x: float = 0.0,
+    color: jnp.ndarray = None,
+    opacity: float = 1.0,
+    anchor_x: float = 0.0,
+    anchor_y: float = 0.0,
+    stroke_width: int = 0,
+    gradient_map: jnp.ndarray = None,
+    angle: float = 0.0,
+    shadow_offset_x: float = 0.0,
+    shadow_offset_y: float = 0.0,
+    shadow_color: jnp.ndarray = None,
+    shadow_opacity: float = 0.0,
+    shadow_blur_radius: int = 0,
+) -> jnp.ndarray:
+    """Combined text placement with gradient, rotation, and shadow.
+
+    Pipeline order:
+    1. Build color layer (solid color or gradient map)
+    2. Rotate strip + color layer if angle != 0
+    3. Composite shadow if shadow_opacity > 0
+    4. Composite text
+
+    Note: angle and shadow_blur_radius should be compile-time constants
+    for optimal JIT performance (they affect buffer shapes/kernel sizes).
+
+    Args:
+        frame: (H, W, 3) RGB frame
+        strip_image: (sh, sw, 4) RGBA text strip
+        x, y: Anchor point position
+        color: (3,) RGB color (ignored if gradient_map provided)
+        opacity: Text opacity
+        gradient_map: (sh, sw, 3) float32 color map in [0,1], or None for solid color
+        angle: Rotation angle in degrees (0 = no rotation)
+        shadow_offset_x/y: Shadow offset
+        shadow_color: (3,) RGB shadow color
+        shadow_opacity: Shadow opacity (0 = no shadow)
+        shadow_blur_radius: Shadow blur radius
+
+    Returns:
+        Composited frame
+    """
+    if color is None:
+        color = jnp.array([255, 255, 255], dtype=jnp.float32)
+    if shadow_color is None:
+        shadow_color = jnp.array([0, 0, 0], dtype=jnp.float32)
+
+    sh, sw = strip_image.shape[:2]
+
+    # --- Step 1: Build color layer ---
+    if gradient_map is not None:
+        color_layer = gradient_map  # (sh, sw, 3) float32 [0, 1]
+    else:
+        color_norm = color.astype(jnp.float32) / 255.0
+        color_layer = jnp.broadcast_to(color_norm[None, None, :], (sh, sw, 3))
+
+    # --- Step 2: Rotate if needed ---
+    # angle is expected to be a compile-time constant or static value
+    # We check at Python level to avoid tracing issues with dynamic shapes
+    use_rotation = not isinstance(angle, (int, float)) or angle != 0.0
+
+    if use_rotation:
+        # Rotate the strip
+        rotated_strip = rotate_strip_jax(strip_image, angle)
+        rh, rw = rotated_strip.shape[:2]
+
+        # Rotate the color layer by building a 4-channel color+dummy image
+        # Actually, just re-create color layer at rotated size
+        if gradient_map is not None:
+            # Rotate gradient map: pack into 3-channel "image", rotate via sampling
+            grad_uint8 = jnp.clip(gradient_map * 255, 0, 255).astype(jnp.uint8)
+            # Create RGBA from gradient (alpha=255 everywhere)
+            grad_rgba = jnp.concatenate([grad_uint8, jnp.full((sh, sw, 1), 255, dtype=jnp.uint8)], axis=2)
+            rotated_grad_rgba = rotate_strip_jax(grad_rgba, angle)
+            color_layer = rotated_grad_rgba[:, :, :3].astype(jnp.float32) / 255.0
+        else:
+            # Solid color: just broadcast to rotated size
+            color_norm = color.astype(jnp.float32) / 255.0
+            color_layer = jnp.broadcast_to(color_norm[None, None, :], (rh, rw, 3))
+
+        # Update anchor point for rotation (pixel-center convention)
+        # Rotate the anchor offset around the strip center
+        theta = angle * jnp.pi / 180.0
+        cos_t = jnp.cos(theta)
+        sin_t = jnp.sin(theta)
+        cos_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(cos_t) < 1e-6, 0.0, cos_t)
+        sin_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(sin_t) < 1e-6, 0.0, sin_t)
+        cos_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(cos_t - 1.0) < 1e-6, 1.0, cos_t)
+        cos_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(cos_t + 1.0) < 1e-6, -1.0, cos_t)
+        sin_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(sin_t - 1.0) < 1e-6, 1.0, sin_t)
+        sin_t = jnp.where(jnp.abs(sin_t + 1.0) < 1e-6, -1.0, sin_t)
+
+        # Original anchor relative to strip pixel center
+        src_cx = (sw - 1) / 2.0
+        src_cy = (sh - 1) / 2.0
+        dst_cx = (rw - 1) / 2.0
+        dst_cy = (rh - 1) / 2.0
+
+        ax_rel = anchor_x - src_cx
+        ay_rel = anchor_y - src_cy
+
+        # Rotate anchor point (forward rotation, not inverse)
+        new_ax = -sin_t * ay_rel + cos_t * ax_rel + dst_cx
+        new_ay = cos_t * ay_rel + sin_t * ax_rel + dst_cy
+
+        strip_image = rotated_strip
+        anchor_x = new_ax
+        anchor_y = new_ay
+        sh, sw = rh, rw
+
+    # --- Step 3: Shadow ---
+    has_shadow = not isinstance(shadow_opacity, (int, float)) or shadow_opacity > 0
+    if has_shadow:
+        shadow_dst_x = jnp.floor(x - anchor_x + shadow_offset_x + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+        shadow_dst_y = jnp.floor(y - anchor_y + shadow_offset_y + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+
+        shadow_opacity_int = jnp.round(shadow_opacity * 255)
+        strip_a_raw = strip_image[:, :, 3].astype(jnp.float32)
+
+        if shadow_blur_radius > 0:
+            blurred_alpha = _blur_alpha_channel(strip_a_raw / 255.0, shadow_blur_radius)
+            shadow_alpha = jnp.floor(blurred_alpha * shadow_opacity_int + 0.5) / 255.0
+        else:
+            shadow_alpha = jnp.floor(strip_a_raw * shadow_opacity_int / 255.0 + 0.5) / 255.0
+        shadow_alpha = shadow_alpha[:, :, None]
+
+        shadow_color_norm = shadow_color.astype(jnp.float32) / 255.0
+        shadow_rgb = jnp.broadcast_to(shadow_color_norm[None, None, :], (sh, sw, 3))
+
+        frame = _composite_strip_onto_frame(frame, shadow_rgb, shadow_alpha, shadow_dst_x, shadow_dst_y, sh, sw)
+
+    # --- Step 4: Composite text ---
+    dst_x = jnp.floor(x - anchor_x + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+    dst_y = jnp.floor(y - anchor_y + 0.5).astype(jnp.int32)
+
+    strip_rgb = strip_image[:, :, :3].astype(jnp.float32) / 255.0
+    opacity_int = jnp.round(opacity * 255)
+    strip_a_raw = strip_image[:, :, 3:4].astype(jnp.float32)
+    text_alpha = jnp.floor(strip_a_raw * opacity_int / 255.0 + 0.5) / 255.0
+
+    tinted = strip_rgb * color_layer
+
+    frame = _composite_strip_onto_frame(frame, tinted, text_alpha, dst_x, dst_y, sh, sw)
+
+    return frame
+
+
 # =============================================================================
 # S-Expression Primitive Bindings
 # =============================================================================
@@ -788,6 +1446,119 @@ def bind_typography_primitives(env: dict) -> dict:
             stroke_width=strip.stroke_width
         )
 
+    # --- Gradient primitives ---
+
+    def prim_linear_gradient(strip, color1, color2, angle=0.0):
+        """Create linear gradient color map for a text strip. Compile-time."""
+        grad = make_linear_gradient(strip.width, strip.height,
+                                    tuple(int(c) for c in color1),
+                                    tuple(int(c) for c in color2),
+                                    float(angle))
+        return jnp.asarray(grad)
+
+    def prim_radial_gradient(strip, color1, color2, center_x=0.5, center_y=0.5):
+        """Create radial gradient color map for a text strip. Compile-time."""
+        grad = make_radial_gradient(strip.width, strip.height,
+                                    tuple(int(c) for c in color1),
+                                    tuple(int(c) for c in color2),
+                                    float(center_x), float(center_y))
+        return jnp.asarray(grad)
+
+    def prim_multi_stop_gradient(strip, stops, angle=0.0, radial=False,
+                                  center_x=0.5, center_y=0.5):
+        """Create multi-stop gradient for a text strip. Compile-time.
+
+        stops: list of (position, (R, G, B)) tuples
+        """
+        parsed_stops = []
+        for s in stops:
+            pos = float(s[0])
+            color_tuple = tuple(int(c) for c in s[1])
+            parsed_stops.append((pos, color_tuple))
+        grad = make_multi_stop_gradient(strip.width, strip.height,
+                                        parsed_stops, float(angle),
+                                        bool(radial),
+                                        float(center_x), float(center_y))
+        return jnp.asarray(grad)
+
+    def prim_place_text_strip_gradient(frame, strip, x, y, gradient_map, opacity=1.0):
+        """Place text strip with gradient coloring. Runtime JAX operation."""
+        strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+        return place_text_strip_gradient_jax(
+            frame, strip_img, x, y,
+            strip.baseline_y, strip.bearing_x,
+            gradient_map, opacity,
+            anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+            stroke_width=strip.stroke_width
+        )
+
+    # --- Rotation primitive ---
+
+    def prim_place_text_strip_rotated(frame, strip, x, y, color=(255, 255, 255),
+                                       opacity=1.0, angle=0.0):
+        """Place text strip with rotation. Runtime JAX operation."""
+        strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+        color_arr = jnp.array(color, dtype=jnp.float32)
+        return place_text_strip_fx_jax(
+            frame, strip_img, x, y,
+            baseline_y=strip.baseline_y, bearing_x=strip.bearing_x,
+            color=color_arr, opacity=opacity,
+            anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+            stroke_width=strip.stroke_width,
+            angle=float(angle),
+        )
+
+    # --- Shadow primitive ---
+
+    def prim_place_text_strip_shadow(frame, strip, x, y,
+                                      color=(255, 255, 255), opacity=1.0,
+                                      shadow_offset_x=3.0, shadow_offset_y=3.0,
+                                      shadow_color=(0, 0, 0), shadow_opacity=0.5,
+                                      shadow_blur_radius=0):
+        """Place text strip with shadow. Runtime JAX operation."""
+        strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+        color_arr = jnp.array(color, dtype=jnp.float32)
+        shadow_color_arr = jnp.array(shadow_color, dtype=jnp.float32)
+        return place_text_strip_shadow_jax(
+            frame, strip_img, x, y,
+            strip.baseline_y, strip.bearing_x,
+            color_arr, opacity,
+            anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+            stroke_width=strip.stroke_width,
+            shadow_offset_x=float(shadow_offset_x),
+            shadow_offset_y=float(shadow_offset_y),
+            shadow_color=shadow_color_arr,
+            shadow_opacity=float(shadow_opacity),
+            shadow_blur_radius=int(shadow_blur_radius),
+        )
+
+    # --- Combined FX primitive ---
+
+    def prim_place_text_strip_fx(frame, strip, x, y,
+                                  color=(255, 255, 255), opacity=1.0,
+                                  gradient=None, angle=0.0,
+                                  shadow_offset_x=0.0, shadow_offset_y=0.0,
+                                  shadow_color=(0, 0, 0), shadow_opacity=0.0,
+                                  shadow_blur=0):
+        """Place text strip with all effects. Runtime JAX operation."""
+        strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+        color_arr = jnp.array(color, dtype=jnp.float32)
+        shadow_color_arr = jnp.array(shadow_color, dtype=jnp.float32)
+        return place_text_strip_fx_jax(
+            frame, strip_img, x, y,
+            baseline_y=strip.baseline_y, bearing_x=strip.bearing_x,
+            color=color_arr, opacity=opacity,
+            anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+            stroke_width=strip.stroke_width,
+            gradient_map=gradient,
+            angle=float(angle),
+            shadow_offset_x=float(shadow_offset_x),
+            shadow_offset_y=float(shadow_offset_y),
+            shadow_color=shadow_color_arr,
+            shadow_opacity=float(shadow_opacity),
+            shadow_blur_radius=int(shadow_blur),
+        )
+
     # Add to environment
     env.update({
         # Glyph-by-glyph primitives (for wave, arc, audio-reactive effects)
@@ -814,6 +1585,17 @@ def bind_typography_primitives(env: dict) -> dict:
         'text-strip-anchor-x': prim_text_strip_anchor_x,
         'text-strip-anchor-y': prim_text_strip_anchor_y,
         'place-text-strip': prim_place_text_strip,
+        # Gradient primitives
+        'linear-gradient': prim_linear_gradient,
+        'radial-gradient': prim_radial_gradient,
+        'multi-stop-gradient': prim_multi_stop_gradient,
+        'place-text-strip-gradient': prim_place_text_strip_gradient,
+        # Rotation
+        'place-text-strip-rotated': prim_place_text_strip_rotated,
+        # Shadow
+        'place-text-strip-shadow': prim_place_text_strip_shadow,
+        # Combined FX
+        'place-text-strip-fx': prim_place_text_strip_fx,
     })
 
     return env
diff --git a/test_typography_fx.py b/test_typography_fx.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e57186e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/test_typography_fx.py
@@ -0,0 +1,486 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Tests for typography FX: gradients, rotation, shadow, and combined effects.
+"""
+
+import numpy as np
+import jax
+import jax.numpy as jnp
+from PIL import Image
+
+from streaming.jax_typography import (
+    render_text_strip, place_text_strip_jax, _load_font,
+    make_linear_gradient, make_radial_gradient, make_multi_stop_gradient,
+    place_text_strip_gradient_jax, rotate_strip_jax,
+    place_text_strip_shadow_jax, place_text_strip_fx_jax,
+    bind_typography_primitives,
+)
+
+
+def make_frame(w=400, h=200):
+    """Create a dark gray test frame."""
+    return jnp.full((h, w, 3), 40, dtype=jnp.uint8)
+
+
+def get_strip(text="Hello", font_size=48):
+    """Get a pre-rendered text strip."""
+    return render_text_strip(text, None, font_size)
+
+
+def has_visible_pixels(frame, threshold=50):
+    """Check if frame has pixels above threshold."""
+    return int(frame.max()) > threshold
+
+
+def save_debug(name, frame):
+    """Save frame for visual inspection."""
+    arr = np.array(frame) if not isinstance(frame, np.ndarray) else frame
+    Image.fromarray(arr).save(f"/tmp/fx_{name}.png")
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Gradient Tests
+# =============================================================================
+
+def test_linear_gradient_shape():
+    grad = make_linear_gradient(100, 50, (255, 0, 0), (0, 0, 255))
+    assert grad.shape == (50, 100, 3), f"Expected (50, 100, 3), got {grad.shape}"
+    assert grad.dtype in (np.float32, np.float64), f"Expected float, got {grad.dtype}"
+    # Left edge should be red-ish, right edge blue-ish
+    assert grad[25, 0, 0] > 0.8, f"Left edge should be red, got R={grad[25, 0, 0]}"
+    assert grad[25, -1, 2] > 0.8, f"Right edge should be blue, got B={grad[25, -1, 2]}"
+    print("PASS: test_linear_gradient_shape")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_linear_gradient_angle():
+    # 90 degrees: top-to-bottom
+    grad = make_linear_gradient(100, 100, (255, 0, 0), (0, 0, 255), angle=90.0)
+    # Top row should be red, bottom row should be blue
+    assert grad[0, 50, 0] > 0.8, "Top should be red"
+    assert grad[-1, 50, 2] > 0.8, "Bottom should be blue"
+    print("PASS: test_linear_gradient_angle")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_radial_gradient_shape():
+    grad = make_radial_gradient(100, 100, (255, 255, 0), (0, 0, 128))
+    assert grad.shape == (100, 100, 3)
+    # Center should be yellow (color1)
+    assert grad[50, 50, 0] > 0.9, "Center should be yellow (R)"
+    assert grad[50, 50, 1] > 0.9, "Center should be yellow (G)"
+    # Corner should be closer to dark blue (color2)
+    assert grad[0, 0, 2] > grad[50, 50, 2], "Corner should have more blue"
+    print("PASS: test_radial_gradient_shape")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_multi_stop_gradient():
+    stops = [
+        (0.0, (255, 0, 0)),
+        (0.5, (0, 255, 0)),
+        (1.0, (0, 0, 255)),
+    ]
+    grad = make_multi_stop_gradient(100, 10, stops)
+    assert grad.shape == (10, 100, 3)
+    # Left: red, Middle: green, Right: blue
+    assert grad[5, 0, 0] > 0.8, "Left should be red"
+    assert grad[5, 50, 1] > 0.8, "Middle should be green"
+    assert grad[5, -1, 2] > 0.8, "Right should be blue"
+    print("PASS: test_multi_stop_gradient")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_place_gradient():
+    """Test gradient text rendering produces visible output."""
+    frame = make_frame()
+    strip = get_strip()
+    grad = make_linear_gradient(strip.width, strip.height,
+                                (255, 0, 0), (0, 0, 255))
+    grad_jax = jnp.asarray(grad)
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+
+    result = place_text_strip_gradient_jax(
+        frame, strip_img, 50.0, 100.0,
+        strip.baseline_y, strip.bearing_x,
+        grad_jax, 1.0,
+        anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+    )
+
+    assert result.shape == frame.shape
+    # Should have visible colored pixels
+    diff = jnp.abs(result.astype(jnp.int16) - frame.astype(jnp.int16))
+    assert diff.max() > 50, "Gradient text should be visible"
+    save_debug("gradient", result)
+    print("PASS: test_place_gradient")
+    return True
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Rotation Tests
+# =============================================================================
+
+def test_rotate_strip_identity():
+    """Rotation by 0 degrees should preserve content."""
+    strip = get_strip()
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+
+    rotated = rotate_strip_jax(strip_img, 0.0)
+    # Output is larger (diagonal size)
+    assert rotated.shape[2] == 4, "Should be RGBA"
+    assert rotated.shape[0] >= strip.height
+    assert rotated.shape[1] >= strip.width
+
+    # Alpha should have non-zero pixels (text was preserved)
+    assert rotated[:, :, 3].max() > 200, "Should have visible alpha"
+    print("PASS: test_rotate_strip_identity")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_rotate_strip_90():
+    """Rotation by 90 degrees."""
+    strip = get_strip()
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+
+    rotated = rotate_strip_jax(strip_img, 90.0)
+    assert rotated.shape[2] == 4
+    # Should still have visible content
+    assert rotated[:, :, 3].max() > 200, "Rotated strip should have visible alpha"
+    save_debug("rotated_90", np.array(rotated))
+    print("PASS: test_rotate_strip_90")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_rotate_360_exact():
+    """360-degree rotation must be pixel-exact (regression test for trig snapping)."""
+    strip = get_strip()
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+    sh, sw = strip.height, strip.width
+
+    rotated = rotate_strip_jax(strip_img, 360.0)
+    rh, rw = rotated.shape[:2]
+    off_y = (rh - sh) // 2
+    off_x = (rw - sw) // 2
+
+    crop = np.array(rotated[off_y:off_y+sh, off_x:off_x+sw])
+    orig = np.array(strip_img)
+    d = np.abs(crop.astype(np.int16) - orig.astype(np.int16))
+    max_diff = int(d.max())
+    assert max_diff == 0, f"360° rotation should be exact, max_diff={max_diff}"
+    print("PASS: test_rotate_360_exact")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_place_rotated():
+    """Test rotated text placement produces visible output."""
+    frame = make_frame()
+    strip = get_strip()
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+    color = jnp.array([255, 255, 0], dtype=jnp.float32)
+
+    result = place_text_strip_fx_jax(
+        frame, strip_img, 200.0, 100.0,
+        baseline_y=strip.baseline_y, bearing_x=strip.bearing_x,
+        color=color, opacity=1.0,
+        anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+        angle=30.0,
+    )
+
+    assert result.shape == frame.shape
+    diff = jnp.abs(result.astype(jnp.int16) - frame.astype(jnp.int16))
+    assert diff.max() > 50, "Rotated text should be visible"
+    save_debug("rotated_30", result)
+    print("PASS: test_place_rotated")
+    return True
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Shadow Tests
+# =============================================================================
+
+def test_shadow_basic():
+    """Test shadow produces visible offset copy."""
+    frame = make_frame()
+    strip = get_strip()
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+    color = jnp.array([255, 255, 255], dtype=jnp.float32)
+
+    result = place_text_strip_shadow_jax(
+        frame, strip_img, 50.0, 100.0,
+        strip.baseline_y, strip.bearing_x,
+        color, 1.0,
+        anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+        shadow_offset_x=5.0, shadow_offset_y=5.0,
+        shadow_color=jnp.array([0, 0, 0], dtype=jnp.float32),
+        shadow_opacity=0.8,
+    )
+
+    assert result.shape == frame.shape
+    # Should have both bright (text) and dark (shadow) pixels
+    assert result.max() > 200, "Should have bright text"
+    save_debug("shadow_basic", result)
+    print("PASS: test_shadow_basic")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_shadow_blur():
+    """Test blurred shadow."""
+    frame = make_frame()
+    strip = get_strip()
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+    color = jnp.array([255, 255, 255], dtype=jnp.float32)
+
+    result = place_text_strip_shadow_jax(
+        frame, strip_img, 50.0, 100.0,
+        strip.baseline_y, strip.bearing_x,
+        color, 1.0,
+        anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+        shadow_offset_x=4.0, shadow_offset_y=4.0,
+        shadow_color=jnp.array([0, 0, 0], dtype=jnp.float32),
+        shadow_opacity=0.7,
+        shadow_blur_radius=3,
+    )
+
+    assert result.shape == frame.shape
+    save_debug("shadow_blur", result)
+    print("PASS: test_shadow_blur")
+    return True
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Combined FX Tests
+# =============================================================================
+
+def test_fx_combined():
+    """Test combined gradient + shadow + rotation."""
+    frame = make_frame(500, 300)
+    strip = get_strip("FX Test", 64)
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+
+    grad = make_linear_gradient(strip.width, strip.height,
+                                (255, 100, 0), (0, 100, 255))
+    grad_jax = jnp.asarray(grad)
+
+    result = place_text_strip_fx_jax(
+        frame, strip_img, 250.0, 150.0,
+        baseline_y=strip.baseline_y, bearing_x=strip.bearing_x,
+        anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+        gradient_map=grad_jax,
+        angle=15.0,
+        shadow_offset_x=4.0, shadow_offset_y=4.0,
+        shadow_color=jnp.array([0, 0, 0], dtype=jnp.float32),
+        shadow_opacity=0.6,
+        shadow_blur_radius=2,
+    )
+
+    assert result.shape == frame.shape
+    diff = jnp.abs(result.astype(jnp.int16) - frame.astype(jnp.int16))
+    assert diff.max() > 50, "Combined FX should produce visible output"
+    save_debug("fx_combined", result)
+    print("PASS: test_fx_combined")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_fx_no_effects():
+    """FX function with no effects should match basic place_text_strip_jax."""
+    frame = make_frame()
+    strip = get_strip()
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+    color = jnp.array([255, 255, 255], dtype=jnp.float32)
+
+    # Using FX function with defaults
+    result_fx = place_text_strip_fx_jax(
+        frame, strip_img, 50.0, 100.0,
+        baseline_y=strip.baseline_y, bearing_x=strip.bearing_x,
+        color=color, opacity=1.0,
+        anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+    )
+
+    # Using original function
+    result_orig = place_text_strip_jax(
+        frame, strip_img, 50.0, 100.0,
+        strip.baseline_y, strip.bearing_x,
+        color, 1.0,
+        anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+    )
+
+    diff = jnp.abs(result_fx.astype(jnp.int16) - result_orig.astype(jnp.int16))
+    max_diff = int(diff.max())
+    assert max_diff == 0, f"FX with no effects should match original, max diff={max_diff}"
+    print("PASS: test_fx_no_effects")
+    return True
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# S-Expression Binding Tests
+# =============================================================================
+
+def test_sexp_bindings():
+    """Test that all new primitives are registered."""
+    env = {}
+    bind_typography_primitives(env)
+
+    expected = [
+        'linear-gradient', 'radial-gradient', 'multi-stop-gradient',
+        'place-text-strip-gradient', 'place-text-strip-rotated',
+        'place-text-strip-shadow', 'place-text-strip-fx',
+    ]
+    for name in expected:
+        assert name in env, f"Missing binding: {name}"
+
+    print("PASS: test_sexp_bindings")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_sexp_gradient_primitive():
+    """Test gradient primitive via binding."""
+    env = {}
+    bind_typography_primitives(env)
+
+    strip = env['render-text-strip']("Test", 36)
+    grad = env['linear-gradient'](strip, (255, 0, 0), (0, 0, 255))
+
+    assert grad.shape == (strip.height, strip.width, 3)
+    print("PASS: test_sexp_gradient_primitive")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_sexp_fx_primitive():
+    """Test combined FX primitive via binding."""
+    env = {}
+    bind_typography_primitives(env)
+
+    strip = env['render-text-strip']("FX", 36)
+    frame = make_frame()
+
+    result = env['place-text-strip-fx'](
+        frame, strip, 100.0, 80.0,
+        color=(255, 200, 0), opacity=0.9,
+        shadow_offset_x=3, shadow_offset_y=3,
+        shadow_opacity=0.5,
+    )
+    assert result.shape == frame.shape
+    print("PASS: test_sexp_fx_primitive")
+    return True
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# JIT Compilation Test
+# =============================================================================
+
+def test_jit_fx():
+    """Test that place_text_strip_fx_jax can be JIT compiled."""
+    frame = make_frame()
+    strip = get_strip()
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+    color = jnp.array([255, 255, 255], dtype=jnp.float32)
+    shadow_color = jnp.array([0, 0, 0], dtype=jnp.float32)
+
+    # JIT compile with static args for angle and blur radius
+    @jax.jit
+    def render(frame, x, y, opacity):
+        return place_text_strip_fx_jax(
+            frame, strip_img, x, y,
+            baseline_y=strip.baseline_y, bearing_x=strip.bearing_x,
+            color=color, opacity=opacity,
+            anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+            shadow_offset_x=3.0, shadow_offset_y=3.0,
+            shadow_color=shadow_color,
+            shadow_opacity=0.5,
+            shadow_blur_radius=2,
+        )
+
+    # First call traces, second uses cache
+    result1 = render(frame, 50.0, 100.0, 1.0)
+    result2 = render(frame, 60.0, 90.0, 0.8)
+
+    assert result1.shape == frame.shape
+    assert result2.shape == frame.shape
+    print("PASS: test_jit_fx")
+    return True
+
+
+def test_jit_gradient():
+    """Test that gradient placement can be JIT compiled."""
+    frame = make_frame()
+    strip = get_strip()
+    strip_img = jnp.asarray(strip.image)
+    grad = jnp.asarray(make_linear_gradient(strip.width, strip.height,
+                                             (255, 0, 0), (0, 0, 255)))
+
+    @jax.jit
+    def render(frame, x, y):
+        return place_text_strip_gradient_jax(
+            frame, strip_img, x, y,
+            strip.baseline_y, strip.bearing_x,
+            grad, 1.0,
+            anchor_x=strip.anchor_x, anchor_y=strip.anchor_y,
+        )
+
+    result = render(frame, 50.0, 100.0)
+    assert result.shape == frame.shape
+    print("PASS: test_jit_gradient")
+    return True
+
+
+# =============================================================================
+# Main
+# =============================================================================
+
+def main():
+    print("=" * 60)
+    print("Typography FX Tests")
+    print("=" * 60)
+
+    tests = [
+        # Gradients
+        test_linear_gradient_shape,
+        test_linear_gradient_angle,
+        test_radial_gradient_shape,
+        test_multi_stop_gradient,
+        test_place_gradient,
+        # Rotation
+        test_rotate_strip_identity,
+        test_rotate_strip_90,
+        test_rotate_360_exact,
+        test_place_rotated,
+        # Shadow
+        test_shadow_basic,
+        test_shadow_blur,
+        # Combined FX
+        test_fx_combined,
+        test_fx_no_effects,
+        # S-expression bindings
+        test_sexp_bindings,
+        test_sexp_gradient_primitive,
+        test_sexp_fx_primitive,
+        # JIT compilation
+        test_jit_fx,
+        test_jit_gradient,
+    ]
+
+    results = []
+    for test in tests:
+        try:
+            results.append(test())
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"FAIL: {test.__name__}: {e}")
+            import traceback
+            traceback.print_exc()
+            results.append(False)
+
+    print("=" * 60)
+    passed = sum(r for r in results if r)
+    total = len(results)
+    print(f"Results: {passed}/{total} passed")
+    if passed == total:
+        print("ALL TESTS PASSED!")
+    else:
+        print(f"FAILED: {total - passed} tests")
+    print("=" * 60)
+    return passed == total
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    import sys
+    sys.exit(0 if main() else 1)