Update: Allegorithmic Substance Painter 2017.1 – Numberless Release with Lots of New Content
June 21, 2017
This release brings Substance Source and Substance Painter closer together and 300 new customizable alphas and patterns have been added to the Shelf, along with new and improved filters, new fonts and more!
Review: Choosing The Right Lens Flare Effect For The Job
June 5, 2017
Kevin P. McAuliffe talks about the 4 different lens flare effects he uses on a regular (almost daily) basis and why he likes them. Software reviewed: Red Giant Knoll Light Factory, Boris Continuum Complete Lens Flare 3D, Video Copilot Optical Flares and GenArts Sapphire Lens Flare.
Beta: Maxon BodyPaint 3D
May 9, 2017
Help Maxon bring a new version of BodyPaint 3D to market! This beta is open to Cinema 4D/BodyPaint 3D users who own a valid R18 serial number.
Free: NewTek NDI Tools Pack for Adobe CC
May 5, 2017
This software allows users to share video on any screen on your network without video hardware. This seems so useful!
News: After Effects – In-Depth with New Features in April 2017 Release
May 3, 2017
Adobe shares more details about how the new features work in After Effects v14.2 (released last month), including Lumetri Scopes, effect input layer options, the all-new Camera-Shake Deblur effect, and much more.
Update: Joysticks ‘n Sliders v1.5 for After Effects – Now with BodyMovin’
March 23, 2017
This update to Joysticks ‘n Sliders adds several new features, including BodyMovin’ which allows you to export your rig to the web. This update is free to existing users.
New: The Pixel Farm PFClean 2017 Now Available
February 7, 2017
The Pixel Farm has updated their PFClean film and video restoration software, building on over 10 years of improvements.
Update: Soundtoys 5.2 now includes the new EchoBoy Jr.
February 7, 2017
Soundtoys latest plug-in, EchoBoy Jr., is now a part of Soundtoys 5 and the Effect Rack. In addition, customers who own an individual license for EchoBoy 5 will also get EchoBoy Jr. as part of the 5.2 update. This is a free update for current product owners.
Update: Digital Anarchy Beauty Box 4.1 – Bug fix for GPU Acceleration Problems
January 30, 2017
Digital Anarchy has been hard a work trying to fix some of the GPU Acceleration bugs that were causing crashes and has released a free update.
News: Michele from Toolfarm on DP Buzz, Talked about Top 10 Plug-in Awards
January 5, 2017
Michele Yamazaki was on the annual year-end special at Larry Jordan’s Digital Production Buzz. Here’s info on where you can listen and more about Toolfarm’s Top 10 Awards, which is discussed on the program.
New: Video Copilot Free FX Console is here!
October 27, 2016
The Video Copilot After Effects workflow plug-in is now available for free!
Freebie: Video Copilot Glass Eyes
April 1, 2016
“We brought you Optical Flares, Element 3D, Saber and now here is Glass Eyes!” – Video Copilot
Freebie: BorisFX Free BCC Title Studio Presets
January 15, 2016
Happy Freebie Friday! Boris FX is offering 22 free customizable presets for it’s newest titling & animation plug-in, Boris Continuum Complete Title Studio.
Review: Telestream Switch
October 8, 2015
“For many editors, Apple QuickTime Player Pro (not QuickTime Player X) has been their go-to media player and encoding application.”
Thought Fed: Exclusive Interview with Brian Knapp
October 6, 2015
Meet Brian Knapp, a visionary 3D artist and native of Grand Rapids, MI. Brian’s YouTube channel, Thought Fed, features 3D animated videos speculating about the future of science and technology….