Red Giant

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We make tools, films, and training to enrich the community of filmmakers, VFX artists, and motion designers. Part of Maxon, makers of Cinema 4D, Redshift, ZBrush, and Autograph

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Red Giant@maxonredgiant· 20d

📢 New release today! 🔦 Real Lens Flares now supports zoom lenses, aspherical lens elements, and has 44 new presets! Learn more in the full tutorial from Max: https://maxonvfx.com/4vPiAwJ

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· 20d

Join us live in two hours for a look at some of the latest features! https://youtube.com/live/lx65zJRB2ew

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· 21d

#TipTuesday | Stealing the look from blockbuster movies and other Color Remap tricks in Magic Bullet Looks.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· 23d

SIGGRAPH is here and our booth will be packed with creative inspiration: artist presentations, production workflow breakdowns, live demos from Maxon Solutions Experts, and more! Sign up the meetup, explore the full lineup, and get a guest pass code: https://maxonvfx.com/4ettC5w

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Red Giant@maxonredgiant· 26d

Did you know you can get organic grid shapes with Tao's Gridify feature in the fractal path generator? Sit back and relax with some weekend vibes courtesy of Tao, Sound Keys, uni.Chromatic Glow, and Optical Glow.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· 27d

Take a lesser used path. Tao lets you build amazingly complex-looking 3D geometry easily in After Effects just based on simple paths. In this quick video, Chad shows a hint of what you can do. For a LOT more, check out the full tutorial series: https://maxonvfx.com/4f5I2Jm

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· 28d

Geo lets you create your own animatable materials on models right inside After Effects and to clone your objects! Full tutorial on Cineversity here: https://maxonvfx.com/4pih6tn

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· 28d

#TipTuesday | This is a very interesting trick to give your scenes some extra filmic saturation in a surprising way! Color Remap in Magic Bullet Looks is usually used for crafting specific looks, but this tip uses it to boost overall color in a very controlled way.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· 29d

You can do all kinds of fun things with the cloner in Autograph including making some fun logo animations! (The trophy 3D model is being rendered in Autograph too.)

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jul 10

It's never too late to learn a new skill. Have you tried Autograph yet? Check out the Getting Started series: https://maxonvfx.com/3OTnUQd

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jul 9

Easily create epic (and very cool) light streaks coming from your logo or text and going to a point in the distance. Quantum makes beautiful results easy and fast. Chad shows you a quick overview here. Full tutorial: https://maxonvfx.com/4bBL99x

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jul 8

Run, man.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jul 7

#TipTuesday | This week's tip is a sneaky one! Sure, Michael has told you before about messing with Optical Glow's color channels, but have you considered putting Universe Chromatic Glow before it? Customize the HECK out of your glows with this killer combo.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jul 6

Universe Chromatic Glow is handy for adding some stylized glow to footage or motion graphics right in your NLE. Chad quickly takes you through the basics. Pro Tip: stack this subtly with small values right before an Optical Glow for some extra detail! Full tutorial here: https://maxonvfx.com/44dAfCY

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jul 3

🎆 The safest way to set off fireworks is to do them with Trapcode Particular! Full, five-minute tutorial here: https://maxonvfx.com/4gRFvn8

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jul 1

Your footage is already good. The finishing pass is what makes it feel premium. Red Giant Cosmo smooths and refines skin tones naturally, while Mojo adds cinematic color contrast that makes subjects pop in just a couple of clicks. Fast tools. Professional polish. Right inside your NLE.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 30

#TipTuesday | What's with those render settings in Trapcode Particular? How do you know which to use? It'll vary, of course, based on your hardware and scene, but generally GPU Streaming is best when you are using non-animated sprites and CPU is best for "spherical" particles.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 29

🚀 New in Autograph: Command Line Rendering is here - for everyone. 👩‍💻 Now you can send renders to command line on one machine while continuing to work seamlessly on another. ⌨️ Free, flexible, & ready to slot into your pipeline! Just assign a commandline license from the Licenses tab in the Maxon App.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 26

******▮ Go way beyond simple text typing on the screen! Make things random, add filler characters, and more to create a custom, stylized animation very quickly - right inside NLEs like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve with Universe Type On. Full tutorial and more: https://maxonvfx.com/4eKqzVl

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 25

🎁 You’ll want to visit our booth at SIGGRAPH this year. Why? Because in addition to daily artist presentations and demos, we’ve got a fun & exclusive giveaway ONLY for folks who stop by. 📅 Exhibit Days: July 21–23 🔗 Details here: https://maxonvfx.com/4ettC5w

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Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 24

Chad shows you how to easily create computer hacker-style scrambled text animations right in AE or an NLE such as Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Simulate encrypting or decrypting text with many options for randomization and look. More in-depth tutorial here: https://maxonvfx.com/43N0Iaj

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 23

#TipTuesday | Meandering vs. Turbulence in Trapcode Particular - What's the difference? Turbulence is gusts of wind blowing around while Meander is individual particle's wandering. Michael shows you the difference and how to use it.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 22

🎥 Filmmakers, YouTubers, and broadcast pros: unlock faster, cleaner edits. Color grade, add effects, design motion graphics, and finish - right inside #PremierePro, #DaVinciResolve, #FinalCutPro, and #AfterEffects. Save time AND deliver polished, cinematic results: https://maxonvfx.com/4goRqbW

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Text says, "Audiences expect consistent visual polish in every upload. You may not have a post-production team to fall back on for branded color grades and signature transitions. Red Giant effects and Maxon Studio templates are fast to apply, look professional immediately, and don't require deep technical knowledge."

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Text says, "In fast-paced broadcast environments where content shifts from idents, to branded segments and live programming, efficiency and visual consistency are critical. Red Giant, Autograph, and Maxon Studio help producers deliver polished on-air graphics, motion packages, transitions, and effects quickly, reducing technical overhead while maintaining a high-end, professional look across every piece of content."

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Text says, "In independent filmmaking, where small teams balance storytelling, editing, and finishing, achieving cinematic quality on tight timelines is essential. Red Giant and Universe help filmmakers create polished color, stylized transitions, and visual effects quickly, enabling a high-end film look without large crews or complex post-production workflows."

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 19

🔈🔉🔊 "What I See When I Dream" (sound on) Actually, we see keyframes, timelines, and color scopes, but that's not as engaging of a video. ⛵ Create the worlds of YOUR dreams with Red Giant tools.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 18

Save time and boost your visuals by automatically creating animations synced to your audio easily with Sound Keys. Chad gives a quick overview of working with this powerful #AfterEffects utility from Red Giant. Learn more about using Sound Keys for your projects: https://maxonvfx.com/4oAGqdx

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 17

We’ve all been there: You’re dropped into a project late; No pipeline, no metadata, but the client still wants cinematic quality. Get professional-grade results on impossible timelines. See the workflow: https://maxonvfx.com/4vw8mlL

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Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 16

#TipTuesday | If you were wondering what the difference is between the two turbulence options in Trapcode Particular, never fear: Michael is here! (Air Turbulence is a simulation that changes the direction of particles, whereas the Turbulence Field is merely a displacement. He shows what it means.)

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 15

The title sequence you can’t skip. The glow you can’t forget. The behind-the-scenes story you’ve never heard. 🔦 Discover the process behind the Emmy-winning titles for #StrangerThings (and which Red Giant tool helped bring them to life in #AfterEffects). https://maxonvfx.com/4vLAtNq

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 12

🔈🔉🔊 Sound on! Fluid physics, flocking, and velocity over life in #TrapcodeParticular; subtle animation with Mir; and some flare-y enhancements from #MagicBulletLooks all come together to welcome you to the weekend.

Red Giant@maxonredgiant· Jun 11

What if your entire #motiongraphics workflow lived in one place? #Cinema4D, #Redshift, #MaxonAutograph, and #RedGiant are made for creators who want quality without compromise. From 2D to 3D, from first sketch to polished broadcast visuals - it’s all here. 🔗 See how: https://maxonvfx.com/4edo6m5