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

Harry Frank has a video up at Studio Daily about Using expressions to speed up lower third creation in After Effects. He explains how to create a document that links to the text document with corresponding scene numbers... a very cool way to speed up simple but tedious work. It's not difficult, but this is definitely not something you'd figure out yourself, unless you're a javascript programmer, or a whiz with expressions.

Also, Harry's Complete training for Trapcode Particular from Class on Demand is half price this week. (DVD | Download), during our One Day Sale. Also, if you haven't heard, Trapcode Suite is 50% off today only!

Labels: After Effects, Harry Frank, Particular, Studio Daily, Trapcode, Trapcode Suite, Tutorial

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Only - 12am PST - 11:59pm PST

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

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) Upgrade
or

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:

• you can upgrade your whole Suite and also receive the new Trapcode plugins, Form and Horizon for just $249
• Trapcode Suite 2008.5 Upgrade (for TC Suite 2005 & TC Suite 2007 customers)
• This would give you a whole new set of single serial numbers for the new installers also.

Need help installing the CS3 versions? Check out How to Install Plug-ins.

Labels: 3D Stroke, formz, Shine, Trapcode, Trapcode Horizon, Trapcode Suite

Create Organic 3D Shapes Synchronized with Audio in Adobe After Effects

San Francisco, CA, November 15, 2007 - Red Giant Software is pleased to announce the availability of Trapcode Form, an organic 3D shape generator that allows users to create a wide variety of wild animations, from text logos that blow away like sand to surfaces that move like rolling fire or billowing smoke. All the unique 3D designs in Form can also be driven by audio to create visions that move with the beat. Trapcode Form comes with 61 customizable presets, as well as the ability to tweak them to get just the right look. Full integration with After Effects' 3D environment allows users to fly cameras through and around the animated forms.

• Create mesmerizing animations like the ones in Apple's iTunes visualizer, all within After Effects
• With direct integration of After Effects 3D camera, Form offers true 3D surfaces and volumes
• More than 60 presets to quickly create audio reactors, terrain flyovers, and more.

For detailed Product Information, visit: http://toolfarm.stores.yahoo.net/trapcodeform.html

Product Highlights

Audio Reactors Form offers built-in audio reactors where the bass beat, a tambourine hit, or a lilting voice track can drive the motion, color, opacity, displacement, and other variables to generate mind-blowing visuals.

Powerful Presets Presets offer an easy starting point for novices and motion graphics professionals alike. The 61 presets are divided into five categories, including animation set to audio, flight presets that generate 3D terrain flyovers, and unique animations perfect for lower third titles.

Customize It Form also offers fantastic flexibility with ability to drive color, displacement, size, and more with images sourced from any layer in After Effects. This lets you generate everything from a logo that blows away like sand to a full 3D model of the Earth.

Pricing and Availability

• Trapcode Form is $199 USD and works with After Effects 7.0 / CS3 only on Mac OS X and Windows.
• Trapcode Form is one of the plug-ins in the Trapcode Suite 2007 collection, which sells for $711 USD. (Note: Price has been updated.)

Current Trapcode Particular customers qualify for a $50 USD discount on Trapcode Form from now through December 15, 2007. To participate, users need to complete the following online form. After completing the form, users will receive the Coupon Code.

Online Form to Apply for $50 Discount: http://redgiantemail.com/download_form.cfm?ID=72

About Trapcode

Trapcode (http://trapcode.com) is a one-man company founded in 2001 by Peder Norrby. Over the years Trapcode's software tools have become part of the industry standard in motion graphics and visual effects. Trapcode focuses on creating groundbreaking, robust technology that is easy to start using for beginners and has many complex features for advanced users.

Trapcode is a privately held Aktiebolag (AB) based in Sweden. All sales and support are managed by Red Giant Software (http://redgiantsoftware.com).

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.

Labels: After Effects, Particular, Red Giant, Trapcode, Trapcode Form, Trapcode Suite