MadMapper

Blackmagic Fusion

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

Cavalry

Procedural 2D animation and fast motion design for animated graphic systems.

Notch

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

Unreal Engine

Epic's free real-time engine, from games to archviz and virtual production.

Google Earth Studio

A free browser-based tool that turns Google Earth's satellite and 3D imagery into keyframed camera animations for video production.

Houdini

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.

Resolume

VJing, live video, mapping, and audiovisual performance.

TouchDesigner

Node-based visual programming software for real-time interactive visuals, projection mapping and installations, sold as a perpetual license.

EmberGen

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

Nuke

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

Framer

Framer is a no-code visual website builder with a built-in CMS, staging environment and AI-assisted design and content features.

Unity

Unity is a real-time engine for building games and interactive 3D/AR/VR apps, free until a project crosses a revenue or funding threshold.

Adobe After Effects

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

D5 Render

D5 Render is a real-time ray-traced rendering tool for architects and designers, with AI material generation and a free non-commercial tier.

Twinmotion

Twinmotion turns 3D models from SketchUp, Revit or Blender into real-time photorealistic renders, free for companies under $1M revenue.

GreenSock (GSAP)

Professional JavaScript animation library for the web.

Newton 4

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.

DaVinci Resolve

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

X-Particles

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.

Figma Motion

Open-beta animation mode built into the Figma canvas. It adds a timeline, keyframes, motion systems, and exports for design and development handoff.