
The node-based VFX compositing standard for film (Foundry).

Newton 4 is an After Effects plugin that gives layers realistic 2D physics (gravity, collisions, springs) without manual keyframing, sold as a one-time license.
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The node-based VFX compositing standard for film (Foundry).

Adobe's visual effects, motion graphics, and compositing application (Windows/macOS).

A free, open-source 3D suite covering modeling, animation, rendering and compositing, usable commercially without registration.

A color grading and film emulation plugin for video editors, bundled inside the Red Giant Complete subscription at an unpublished price.

Red Giant is a professional suite of 50+ VFX and motion design plugins created by Maxon for After Effects, Premiere Pro, and video apps. Includes Trapcode (particles, lens flares, lights), Universe (transitions, effects), color tools, and specialized toolsets. Ships with monthly updates and Maxon Studio (templates).

A plugin library for transitions, video effects and motion graphics.

A Red Giant tool family for particles and motion graphics in After Effects.

A Red Giant family for keying, tracking, cleanup and effects compositing.

Procedural 2D animation and fast motion design for animated graphic systems.
A bundled subscription to 20+ Adobe creative desktop and web apps plus generative AI credits, from 78.65 euros a month with an annual commitment.
AI video, image and audio generation and editing platform with multiple in-house models, 4K upscaling, and a one-time free credit grant.

Professional node-based 2D/3D compositing software used in VFX, motion graphics, and post-production to composite and process complex visual elements.

Free editing, color grading, VFX and audio software, with a $295 one-time Studio license for higher-bit-depth professional delivery.

Advanced particle and VFX plugin for Cinema 4D based on a rules system (Questions and Actions). Enables control over particle simulations, smoke/fire, fluids, cloth, and destruction effects. Now included in Insydium's Fused subscription.
Houdini is a node-based procedural 3D and VFX application, free for non-commercial use and $299/year for eligible small studios via the Indie tier.

The 3D standard for film and games: animation, rigging, characters (Autodesk).

ZBrush is Maxon's professional digital sculpting software for characters, creatures and hard-surface models, sold only as a subscription from $54/month or $35.90/month billed annually.

Cinema 4D is a 3D modeling, animation and rendering suite for motion design, bundling the Redshift GPU renderer in every subscription.

GPU-accelerated real-time simulation tool for fire, smoke and explosions, exporting to game engines and DCC tools.

Real-time tool for motion graphics, live VFX, and immersive experiences.