Mac Video interviews Stu Maschwitz, director, writer and visual effects artist, who you may know from his fine work on Red Giant's Magic Bullet product line. Stu co-founded The Orphanage and wrote a nice book called The DV Rebels Guide. Watch part 1 of the video interview here

Labels: Magic Bullet Suite, Red Giant

Already a great value, the Red Giant and Trapcode Suites are now priced even lower for a limited time! If you own any product in the Magic Bullet Suite, Trapcode Suite or Pro Keying Suite collections, you have the key to unlock the door to a complete Suite. Take this opportunity to save an additional 25% on your purchase of a complete Suite. Enter Coupon Code NL25SUITES to redeem your discount.

• Buy Magic Bullet Suite (Special Price: $599.25, Save $199.75)
• Buy Trapcode Suite (Special Price: $674.25, Save $224.75)
• Buy Pro Keying Suite (Special Price: $599.25, Save $199.75)

The sale runs through tonight, October 5, 2009 at 11:59 PM PST (California). To find out when the sale ends in your time zone, visit our contact page with a clock.

Labels: Magic Bullet Suite, Primatte Keyer, Pro Keying Suite, Red Giant, Sale, Trapcode Suite

Already a great value, the Red Giant and Trapcode Suites are now priced even lower for a limited time! If you own any product in the Magic Bullet Suite, Trapcode Suite or Pro Keying Suite collections, you have the key to unlock the door to a complete Suite. Take this opportunity to save an additional 25% on your purchase of a complete Suite. Enter Coupon Code NL25SUITES to redeem your discount.

• Buy Magic Bullet Suite (Special Price: $599.25, Save $199.75)
• Buy Trapcode Suite (Special Price: $674.25, Save $224.75)
• Buy Pro Keying Suite (Special Price: $599.25, Save $199.75)

The sale runs through Monday, October 5, 2009 at 11:59 PM PST (California). To find out when the sale ends in your time zone, visit our contact page with a clock.

Labels: Magic Bullet Suite, Primatte Keyer, Pro Keying Suite, Red Giant, Sale, Trapcode Suite

Today Red Giant Software released Magic Bullet Mojo, which adds the look of a Hollywood blockbuster movie to your footage with one click, making skin tones pop while adding drama and smooth contrast to any shot. Very cool and very easy.

Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite 2009 now includes Mojo. Try a free demo of Mojo here.

Labels: Magic Bullet Mojo, Magic Bullet Suite, Red Giant

Re-Branding of Digital Anarchy Video Plug-Ins Now Complete

San Francisco, CA, January 13, 2009 - Red Giant Software, with popular products including Magic Bullet Suite, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode Suite, today introduced Datamator, a plug-in set for creating data-driven animations for news programs and corporate videos. Red Giant Datamator (formerly Digital Anarchy Data Animator) turns charts and graphs into compelling animated masterpieces in After Effects. Datamator includes a set of eight plug-ins that make it easier for videographers to create graphs and charts directly in After Effects instead of using PowerPoint or re-creating graphics from scratch.

"We have worked hard to make Datamator a solid product that delivers fast 3D data charting in After Effects," said Sean Safreed, Co-Founder and Director of Product Management at Red Giant Software. "With this release, we have completed the re-launch of the full line of the former Digital Anarchy video plug-ins for broadcast designers. We are committed to updating and enhancing these tools with user-driven features."

Highlights

True 3D capabilities
Most charting software is limited to fake 3D, but with Datamator, users have control over built-in cameras, lighting and rotation, including true After Effects Comp camera support for easier animation.

Complete Control
Once the data is inside Datamator, users can easily customize every aspect of their charts and graphs. It is easy to adjust colors, typefaces, grids, legends and labels, and create alpha channels, or choose from popular presets. Datamator even has a way to check for updated data in the original file.

Updated Speed and Hosts
Version 1.5 delivers a new render engine that is more than 2x times faster than the previous version. Users with four or eight core machines will see even greater speed increases. This version is specifically updated for Adobe After Effects CS4.

For more information, visit
Toolfarm's Plug-in Finder for more information on Datamator

Why Buy?

• Breathe new life into dull charts and graphs
• Animate data for inclusion in video presentations
• Combine with other Red Giant plug-ins such as Radium Glow for truly eye-popping imagery

Pricing and Availability

Red Giant Datamator supports After Effects 7.0-CS4 on Mac OS X including Intel Mac and Windows (XP and Vista). The product is available now for $99.

About Red Giant Software

Red Giant Software LLC 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: After Effects, Datamator, Digital Anarchy, Knoll Light Factory, Magic Bullet Suite, Red Giant, Trapcode Suite

New Light Version of Looks Offers 100+ Presets with One Click

San Francisco, CA, January 12, 2009 - Red Giant Software, with popular products including Magic Bullet Suite, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode Suite, today introduced a new color correction tool suited for budget conscious film makers that want professional quality tools. Magic Bullet Quick Looks, a light version of Magic Bullet Looks) offers the fastest way to give clips a classic film look. Users can choose from 100+ presets to get the look of popular films including: The Matrix, Bad Boys, Saving Private Ryan, or TV shows like CSI.

Highlights

100-Look Library
More than one hundred unique Looks, conveniently organized by category in the Look Library, are a great starting point for defining the mood of any scene. The presets range from simple exposure and film process emulation to radical color changes. Best of all users can use the Look Theater to browse through the library using their own images - finding a look couldn't be easier.

Professional Looks quickly - and on a budget
Quick Looks offers the same professional presets as the more expensive Magic Bullet Looks tool, but offers a streamlined interface without the tools to create custom Looks. Instead, choose a Look from the library, adjust a single Strength control. It's that simple.

Blazing speed with DeepColor RT
Maximize performance with the power of the DeepColor RT engine. Play back SD and HD (720p) projects in real-time by efficiently using the system's graphics processing power. The next-generation DeepColor RT engine preserves quality in every application host so that 10-bit projects remain 10-bit.

For more information, visit our Plug-in Finder.

Why Purchase?

• The fastest way to get classic film looks
• Professional looks at a budget price
• Add warmth to wedding videos, even when shot on cloudy days

Pricing and Availability
Magic Bullet Quick Looks is a light version of the full Magic Bullet Looks tool with the same speed and quality but without editing tools for $99 USD. Quick Looks is a plug-in for both Mac OS X and Windows users running Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, or Avid Xpress Pro/Media Composer. The product is available now for purchase at http://toolfarm.stores.yahoo.net/redgimabuqul.html

About Red Giant Software
Red Giant Software LLC 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: After Effects, Avid, AVX, Final Cut Pro, Knoll Light Factory, Magic Bullet, Magic Bullet Looks, Magic Bullet Quick Looks, Magic Bullet Suite, Motion, Premiere Pro, Trapcode Suite

San Francisco, CA, August 11, 2008 - Red Giant Software, with popular products Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory and Trapcode, today launched Magic Bullet Steady, a new tool to remove camera shake, jitter, and noise. Magic Bullet Steady is a plug-in for users of Final Cut Pro 6 and After Effects CS3 (Mac and Windows). The stabilizer function removes unwanted camera movement which can be distracting and disturbing to viewers.

Magic Bullet Steady offers powerful algorithms which analyze the video, detect motion, and apply one of four filtering modes. The result is a smooth, stabilized motion that preserves camera pans and other desired movements while eliminating jarring shake. A second filter removes noise and other low-light artifacts. Priced at $199, Magic Bullet Steady is available for purchase from Toolfarm and Red Giant.

Highlights

Stabilization
Camera movement and tough shooting conditions can cause distracting, jerky motion; and film sprocket damage on old footage can cause gate jitter and weave. The Stabilizer feature uses a software-based 2D translation to repair this type of footage in near real-time.

Noise Reduction
Too often, noise reduction means everything gets very blurry. Not so with Magic Bullet Steady. It uses spatial and temporal data to work out true image values, and customizable settings give you control over block size. Adjust the optional detail protection feature to find the right results for your desired output.

Blistering Speed
Compared to the built-in stabilization features in After Effects or Final Cut Pro, Magic Bullet Steady yields great results in record time.

For more information, visit Toolfarm's Plug-in Finder. A trial version is available here.

Why Buy Magic Bullet Steady?

• Use instead of a Steadicam on small projects
• Add sophistication to amateur or archival footage
• Faster than built-in solutions available in the host applications

Pricing and Availability

Magic Bullet Steady is available now for $199 USD and supports After Effects CS3 on Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X. The software also runs in Final Cut Pro on Mac OS X.

About Red Giant Software

Red Giant Software LLC (http://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.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Labels: After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Magic Bullet Steady, Magic Bullet Suite, Red Giant

We've just added a quick sale on most of our Wacom Tablets. Save an additional 4% off the regular discounted price at Toolfarm! Save on the Intuos and the new Cintiq tablets. It's an instant rebate.... so instant that we just knocked it off the price! The offer expires February 29, 2008.

Also on special: Digital Anarchy ToonIt! for Avid Limited time Toolfarm only introductory pricing of $229! Save $70! This offer also ends February 29, 2008.

You still have time to cash in on the Imagineer Systems mocha Node-locked License Crossgrade for mocha AE owners February 2008 Special! mocha AE owners can upgrade to the full version of mocha for just $399 through February 29, 2008. If you don't own mocha AE, you can still get in on the offer.

Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks Crossgrade from Digieffects Cinelook (Regular price: $399.00, Toolfarm price: $99.00) and the Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite Crossgrade from Digieffects Cinelook (Regular price: $799.00, Toolfarm price: $299.00). Save an additional $100 for a limited time! Offer Expires February 29, 2008.

Buy Boris Continuum Complete 5 AE and get Title Toolkit for FREE! Expires Saturday, March 1, 2008. Title Toolkit is available for a suggested retail price of $299 USD. In addition, Title Toolkit is now included FREE with Boris Continuum Complete 5 AE purchases (including the AE/FxPlug bundle and BCC 5 upgrades). This offer expires Saturday, March 1, 2008 and is valid for the download version of Title Toolkit.

Check out our Current Specials page for all of our specials. We keep it updated with the latest deals and we have some AWESOME deals for March. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss out.

Labels: Continuum Complete, DigiEffects, Digital Anarchy, Imagineer Systems, Magic Bullet Looks, Magic Bullet Suite, mocha, Mocha AE, Red Giant, Sale, Title Toolkit, ToonIt, Wacom Tablets

Only 10 days left! For the month of February, Digieffects and Red Giant Software are lowering the price of the crossgrade from Cinelook to either Magic Bullet Suite or Magic Bullet Looks.

Labels: After Effects, Cinelook, DigiEffects, Magic Bullet Looks, Magic Bullet Suite, Red Giant, Sale

For the month of February, Digieffects and Red Giant Software are lowering the price of the crossgrade from Cinelook to either Magic Bullet Suite or Magic Bullet Looks.

Labels: Cinelook, DigiEffects, Magic Bullet Looks, Magic Bullet Suite, Red Giant