Trapcode 3S Bundle Sale & Imagineer Promo END TODAY!
Trapcode 3S Pack + Professional Training with Trapcode 3S Bundle

We've put together a cool new plug-ins/training bundle for you containing 3 awesome Trapcode Plug-ins. The products normally retail for $268 but get them in this special bundle for just $199 through the end of September.
The Trapcode 3S Bundle includes Trapcode's Adobe After Effects plug-ins, Shine, Starglow and 3D Stroke.
Shine
Shine is the fastest and possibly most versatile light rays plug-in for Adobe After Effects and other host apps. Shine features all the features of other light ray plug-ins, plus a handy shimmer parameter for easily adding subtle motion to your light beams.
Light rays can be colored by the source image, or they may consist of a multi-colored gradient. Nice controls for masks and transfer modes are also built into the filter. But Shine's speed is its best feature.
Starglow
Starglow is a fast-rendering glow effect that creates a star-shaped glow around the highlights of the source. The star shape consists of eight directions, and each direction can be assigned an individual colormap and streak length.
3D Stroke
3D Stroke uses paths from one or more masks to render volumetric strokes that can be rotated and moved freely in 3D space. It even has a built-in camera to create dynamic 3D environments. Path reveals are made easily using the keyframable sliders for start and end.
In Professional Training with Trapcode 3S from the Toolfarm Expert Series, Learn the Method, Not Just The Software!
Basic to Advanced Professional use of Trapcode Shine, Starglow and 3D Stroke.
September Imagineer Promotion: License your 2nd CPU for free!
Purchase a node locked license of any Imagineer product and receive a second matching license for free. This includes mocha and mocha Shape for After Effects and Final Cut Pro, mocha, monet, mokey, etc.
- only node locked licenses qualify
- 2nd license will match purchase in OS selection
- offer only valid for purchases made between Aug 24 - Sept 30
Offer expires on September 30th, 2009. If you would like to try out Imagineer plug-ins and software before making a commitment, please download a free trial of whatever you like!
To see what else is on sale, check out our
Current Specials page.
Labels: 3D Stroke, Imagineer Systems, Sale, Shine, Starglow, Trapcode, Trapcode 3S Training
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Michele Yamazaki
Special: Trapcode 3S Pack + Professional Training with Trapcode 3S Bundle

We've put together a cool new plug-ins/training bundle for you containing 3 awesome Trapcode Plug-ins. The products normally retail for $268 but
get them in this special bundle for just $199 through the end of September.
The
Trapcode 3S Bundle includes Trapcode's Adobe After Effects plug-ins, Shine, Starglow and 3D Stroke.
Shine
Shine is the fastest and possibly most versatile light rays plug-in for Adobe After Effects and other host apps. Shine features all the features of other light ray plug-ins, plus a handy shimmer parameter for easily adding subtle motion to your light beams.
Light rays can be colored by the source image, or they may consist of a multi-colored gradient. Nice controls for masks and transfer modes are also built into the filter. But Shine's speed is its best feature.
Starglow
Starglow is a fast-rendering glow effect that creates a star-shaped glow around the highlights of the source. The star shape consists of eight directions, and each direction can be assigned an individual colormap and streak length.
3D Stroke
3D Stroke uses paths from one or more masks to render volumetric strokes that can be rotated and moved freely in 3D space. It even has a built-in camera to create dynamic 3D environments. Path reveals are made easily using the keyframable sliders for start and end.
In Professional Training with Trapcode 3S from the Toolfarm Expert Series, Learn the Method, Not Just The Software!
Basic to Advanced Professional use of Trapcode Shine, Starglow and 3D Stroke.
Labels: 3D Stroke, Shine, Starglow, Trapcode, Trapcode 3S Training
Posted by
Michele Yamazaki
Trapcode 3S Training Now Available!
Professional Training for Trapcode 3S with Angie Mistretta is now officially available for download! The training covers Shine, Starglow and 3D Stroke.
Here's a promo piece I put together for it, which uses Professional Video Templates Pictures Flow Template and features music from the band King Tut.
Find more videos like this on MyToolfarmWatch it in HD at
YouTube or
VimeoLabels: 3D Stroke, Angie Mistretta, Shine, Starglow, Trapcode, Trapcode 3S Training
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Michele Yamazaki
Trapcode 3S Training Teaser Video
The training will be out in early July. Here's a promo piece I put together for it, which uses Professional Video Templates Pictures Flow Template and features music from the band King Tut.
Find more videos like this on MyToolfarmWatch it in HD at
YouTube or
VimeoLabels: 3D Stroke, Shine, Toolfarm Expert Series, Training, Trapcode, Trapcode 3S Training
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Michele Yamazaki
Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks & Trapcode 3S Free Updates for Premiere Pro CS4
Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks, Trapcode 3D Stroke, Trapcode Starglow and Trapcode Shine now work with Premiere Pro CS4.
Download the newest updates on our
demo download page.
Labels: 3D Stroke, Adobe CS4, Premiere Pro, Red Giant, Shine, Starglow, Trapcode
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Michele Yamazaki
One Day Sale - Red Giant Motion Graphics Bundle 50% Off!
Today is the final day of our week of One Day Sales. Whoa, is this a great deal or what?!
Friday, November 21, 2008 Only - 12am PST - 11:59pm PST
- Knoll Light Factory Pro
Trapcode Starglow - Trapcode Shine
- Trapcode 3D Stroke
In addition to the Red Giant and Trapcode Bundles, we're offering Complete training for Trapcode Particular from Class on Demand. (DVD | Download).
Also, check out Trapcode Presets from LME that are highly affordable and can be completely reverse engineered. They're not in the sale but they'll take your Trapcode plug-ins to the next level.
I should also mention that we'll have some awesome training out in the next week or so for Trapcode Shine, Starglow and 3D Stroke so all of you who have picked up these great Trapcode products this week, there's training on the way!
Labels: 3D Stroke, Knoll Light Factory, One Day Sale, Starglow, Trapcode
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Michele Yamazaki
One Day Sale: Today Trapcode Suite at 50% Off!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Only - 12am PST - 11:59pm PST
- Trapcode Shine
- Trapcode 3D Stroke
- Trapcode Starglow
- Trapcode Particular
- Trapcode Lux
- Trapdcode Echospace
- Trapcode Soundkeys
- Trapcode Form
- Trapcode Horizon
When you order Trapcode Suite 2008, you will receive a serial number that will work with multiple hosts, including Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, Premiere Pro and Avid**.
In addition to the Red Giant and Trapcode Bundles, we're offering Complete training for Trapcode Particular from Class on Demand. (DVD | Download).
Although not included in the sale, here are some great items to extend the Trapcode Suite. Trapcode Form Training with Harry J. Frank is a MUST HAVE, as well as TONS of Trapcode Presets from LME that are highly affordable and completely reverse engineerable (I coined a new word!)
Labels: 3D Stroke, Lux, One Day Sale, Particular, Shine, Sound Keys, Starglow, Trapcode, Trapcode Form, Trapcode Horizon, Trapcode Suite
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Michele Yamazaki
Some AE Fun with Trapcode 3D Stroke from Dennis Radeke
Trapcode 3D Stroke = Fun in my opinion. Visit
The Genesis Project for the article and project files. If you want to play along, but don't have 3D Stroke, you can
download a trial version here. If you love it (which I KNOW you will),
here's where you can buy it. It's a bargain at $99 and one license will work in several host applications on the same computer. And it's fun. Whee!
Here is his video:
Labels: 3D Stroke, After Effects, Genesis Project, Trapcode
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Michele Yamazaki
Upgrading your Trapcode Plug-ins?
Here's everything you need to know.
From Trapcode Suite 2005, everything except Shine, Starglow, and 3D Stroke is a
free upgrade to the latest version to run on CS3. Red Giant recently changed the installers, but the installers for those (Echospace, Sound Keys, Lux, Particular) that use your serial number scheme
are still available here.
The new CS3 compatible versions of Shine, Starglow, and 3D Stroke are a $99 upgrade:
Trapcode 3S Pack (Shine 1.5, Starglow 1.5, 3D Stroke 2.5 Bundle) Upgradeor you can download their legacy installers that will accept your serial number (I highly recommend the upgrade if you are running CS3):
Windows |
Mac To get the latest Trapcode Plug-ins and update to the complete Trapcode Suite 2008.5 from 2005:
Need help installing the CS3 versions? Check out
How to Install Plug-ins.
Labels: 3D Stroke, formz, Shine, Trapcode, Trapcode Horizon, Trapcode Suite
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Michele Yamazaki
Trapcode Suite 2008.5 upgrades

The
Trapcode Suite 2008.5 Upgrade for Trapcode Suite 2005 & Trapcode Suite 2007 customers is now available.
Price: 1 @ $249
2 or more @ $224.10 each
5 or more @ $211.65 each
10 or more @ $199.20 each
Upgrade Includes - Shine 1.5 upgrade (retail $49)
- Starglow 1.5 upgrade (retail $49)
- 3D Stroke 2.5 upgrade (retail $49)
- Form 1.0 (retail $199)
- Horizon 1.0 (retail $99)
Eligibility- Trapcode Suite 2005 (contained 7 TC plugins: old Shine 1.0, old Starglow 1.0, old 3D Stroke 1.0, Particular, Lux, EchoSpace, and Soundkeys)
- Trapcode Suite 2007 (contained 7 TC plugins: new Shine 1.5, new Starglow 1.5, new 3D Stroke 2.5, Particular, Lux, EchoSpace, and Soundkeys)
Labels: 3D Stroke, Echospace, Lux, Particular, Shine, Starglow, Trapcode, Trapcode Form, Trapcode Horizon
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Michele Yamazaki
Happy Holidays from Toolfarm!

We have a special gift for you.
View your card and download some free presets for After Effects and Motion!
Thank you, and have a wonderful holiday.
Labels: 3D Stroke, Conoa, Cycore FX, DigiEffects, LME, Mylenium, Trapcode, Trapcode Form
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Michele Yamazaki
Trapcode Upgrades and Downloads
Hopefully this will clear some of the confusion up about upgrades. I'll have an FAQ posted shortly.
Labels: 3D Stroke, Echospace, Lux, Particular, Red Giant, Shine, Sound Keys, Starglow, Trapcode
Posted by
Michele Yamazaki
Red Giant Software Releases Trapcode Products for Editors
Shine, Starglow, and 3D Stroke Now Support Final Cut Pro, Motion, Premiere Pro, and Avid AVXSan Francisco, CA, July 23, 2007 – Red Giant Software, publisher of a line of professional digital video tools, including
Magic Bullet and
Knoll Light Factory, today released new versions of the popular
Trapcode motion graphics products, Shine, Starglow, and 3D Stroke. In 2006, Red Giant Software and Trapcode formed a partnership, where Red Giant Software assumed exclusive publishing rights to all seven Trapcode products worldwide.
Trapcode Shine version 1.5 is a handy plug-in for simulating a bright spotlight behind text or logos. Shine is used frequently for movie titling effects. Users can also create sun rays from clouds or other objects, which are great for animating backgrounds for DVD projects.
Trapcode Starglow version 1.5 brings text and titles to life with glows and glints. The filters are based on a star shape that consists of eight directions, and each direction can be assigned an individual color map and streak length. Many users like to use Shine and Starglow together.
Trapcode 3D Stroke version 2.5 lets users dynamically write on a logo in 3D space; plus create organic and fluid lines. This effect is used commonly on TV, for example with the Food Network and ABC IDs.
What’s New?- Shine, Starglow, and 3D Stroke now work for the first time in Final Cut Pro, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Avid AVX.
- Support has been added for full 32-bit floating-point rendering for generating light rays, glows, and animated lines with the highest quality output.
- 3D Stroke now features a series of 40 preset shapes for generating outlines or swirling strokes to captivate your audience.
Pricing and Availability- Trapcode Shine, Starglow, and 3D Stroke are now available for $99 USD each. Each product order includes support for Final Cut Pro, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Avid AVX.
- Current Trapcode After Effects users can upgrade for $49 USD per product or $99 for all three. All upgrades include support for all platforms – Final Cut Pro, Motion, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Avid AVX.
About Trapcode
Trapcode makes software for visual effects and motion graphics. The focus is on creating robust, user friendly, affordable, and versatile products. Trapcode has seven products: Shine, 3D Stroke, Sound Keys, Starglow, Lux, Particular, and Echospace. All plug-ins support After Effects.
Trapcode is a privately held Aktiebolag (AB) based in Sweden. Founded and operated by Peder Norrby.
About Red Giant Software
Red Giant Software LLC (www.redgiantsoftware.com) is a San Francisco-based company that develops professional tools for digital video production. Products are available as plug-ins for popular video editing and effects applications including After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Premiere Pro, and Avid. All tools are based on production-proven technology developed by visual effects veterans.
Labels: 3D Stroke, After Effects, Avid, Echospace, Final Cut Pro, Lux, Motion, Particular, Premiere Pro, Red Giant, Shine, Starglow, Trapcode
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Michele Yamazaki
Trapcode updates Lux, Particular, Sound Keys and Echospace

Red Giant Software has the Universal Binary (MacTel/CS3) updates for Lux, Particular, Sound Keys and Echospace.
Download the updates hereAlso, get
get the Trapcode upgrades for Shine, Starglow and 3D Stroke here!. If you haven't heard, they can be used in AE CS3, Premiere Pro CS3, Final Cut Pro/Motion (it's FxPlug!), and Avid. It's all Universal too. Yahoooo!
I'll have demo versions of the new Trapcode products up very soon.
Labels: 3D Stroke, After Effects, Avid, Echospace, Final Cut Pro, FxPlug, Lux, Motion, Particular, Red Giant, Shine, Starglow, Trapcode, Universal
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Michele Yamazaki
Red Giant Announces Plug-in Shipping Schedule
Red Giant Software announced the release schedule for several Trapcode plug-ins, Magic Bullet Looks and Instant HD Pro.
The first week of July, Trapcode 3D Stroke, Shine and Starglow, will be available as FxPlug plug-ins for Final Cut Pro, Motion. The three plug-ins will also be released for Premiere Pro and Avid. All will support floating point and will retail at $99 each. I demo'd these plug-ins in Motion 3 at NAB and they're pretty much the exact same plug-ins you love in After Effects. Trapcode 3D Stroke does work a bit differenty, though.
Magic Bullet Looks is scheduled for August availability.
Matt Armstrong at Studio Daily says, "Another thing of note is that Looks will be free to demo, test and use, with purchase only required in order to render it. This means anyone can create looks for your color correction, save then and pass them off to their editor, colorist, producer, in order to give them an idea of the look they are trying to achieve." Don't worry, Toolfarm will have the new Red Giant demos available, too. Yeah, I can tell you were worried for a second there.
Instant HD Pro v1.0 is a new product for upresing footage to HD will be out in August for $399. The original Instant HD retails for $99. The PRO version includes the original Instant HD which has been updated to handle both interlaced and progressive sources for greater flexibility (no more deinterlacing!). Two HD up-conversion options to deliver the results you need. It will sell for $399.
You'll have to wait for September to get your hands on the highly anticipated Trapcode Flux, which will be released as Trapcode Form. I prefer the name Flux. I wonder why it was changed? Form looks quite a bit like Trapcode Particular but it works with shapes and surfaces instead of particles. I've talked to some of the guys beta testing and they're blown away by it. I saw it at Peder Norrby's party at NAB and it does look super cool.
Labels: 3D Stroke, Avid, Final Cut Pro, Flux, FxPlug, Instant HD Pro, Magic Bullet, Motion, Premiere Pro, Red Giant, Trapcode
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Michele Yamazaki
Free Comp from LME! 3D Stroke Preset
This is an extra bonus file from each of their sets of beautiful comp files. These are Toolfarm exclusives and we'll be posting one per week until they're gone. Here is the eighth in the series and the last one. This sample is not included in the LME Trapcode 3D Stroke Plug-in Presets & Comps.
Check out all of the previous LME Freebies.
Labels: 3D Stroke, LME, Trapcode
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Michele Yamazaki