Red Giant Universe 2024.1

: Added "Obscuration," allowing flares to realistically change shape as they pass behind objects, and a "Light Ball" core projection for streetlights or sun effects.

: Simulates digital video errors, compression artifacts, and signal loss. Motion Graphics

The latest update to the largest collection of free plugins for editors and VFX artists introduces real-time motion graphics tools and enhanced host application support. Red Giant Universe 2024.1

Red Giant Universe 2024.1 is available immediately as part of a subscription or a standalone Universe subscription.

– Maxon today announced the immediate availability of Red Giant Universe 2024.1 , a significant update to its comprehensive suite of GPU-accelerated plugins for editing, visual effects, and motion graphics. This release focuses on performance, real-time interactivity, and deeper integration with industry-standard host applications. Red Giant Universe 2024

To get started with Red Giant Universe 2024.1, follow these tutorials:

At first glance, 2024.1 didn’t make headlines with a single marquee effect; instead it tightened the screws on workflow and expanded utility in places that actually matter day to day. Updates focused on performance improvements across the board, quicker render previews, and subtle usability refinements within the Universe panel that reduced friction for artists hopping between applications like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro. These changes echoed a pragmatic understanding: tools are most valuable when they remove friction, not add spectacle. To get started with Red Giant Universe 2024

Which do you use most frequently? (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve)

: Over 50 new presets are included in this release, offering immediate creative options for various project styles.

Currently, the new framework powers the new Bokeh tools and the existing uni.Blur plugin, with plans to expand it to the rest of the Universe library in future updates. Broader Red Giant 2024.1 Updates