Trapcode Suite 13: A Major Upgrade for Motion Graphics Artists
Red Giant has announced the release of Trapcode Suite 13, a major upgrade to its industry-leading motion graphics and visual effects tools. The new version includes significant updates to Trapcode Particular, Shine, Mir, and Tao, as well as new features and enhancements across the entire suite.
New Features in Trapcode Suite 13
Trapcode Tao, a brand new plugin for generating 3D geometries along a path, brings new depth to motion graphics projects. With Tao, artists can create procedural 3D geometries using built-in auto paths, mask shapes, and the motion from 3D lights.
- Generate procedural 3D geometries using built-in auto paths, mask shapes, and the motion from 3D lights
- Create beautiful, complex motion graphics with animated ribbons, geometric shapes, and more
- Take simple paths and transform them into complex geometric animations using two levels of repeaters
- Create photo-realistic motion graphics with textures and included reflection/environment maps
- Loop animations for motion graphics and backgrounds with Tao's powerful offset and looping system
Trapcode Particular 2.5: A More Creative Way to Build Particle Effects
Trapcode Particular's new Effects Builder lets artists drag and drop blocks of particle behaviors and styles, and includes a built-in instant preview window for immediate feedback.
- Brand new Effects Builder for visually creating particle effects
- Makes the building and previewing of effects an intuitive and creative experience
- New presets and Sprite gallery provide so many creative options
Trapcode Shine 2: 3D Light Rays, Fractal Noise, and More
With Trapcode Shine's new ability to link to an After Effects 3D light, users can generate 3D camera-aware light rays. The new Fractal Noise tools enable users to add smoky, volumetric lighting to their motion graphics and visual effects.
- New 3D light ray generation
- New fractal noise tools for adding smoky, volumetric lighting
- 35 customizable presets to get you started
Trapcode Mir 2: Looping Fractal-Based Backgrounds and More
Mir 2 adds the ability to spiralize the mesh, deform the surface with spiral rotations. Create seamless looping fractal-based backgrounds, add a second-pass wireframe to create grid overlays on terrains and other surfaces.
- New spiralization feature for deforming the surface with spiral rotations
- Create seamless looping fractal-based backgrounds
- Add a second-pass wireframe to create grid overlays on terrains and other surfaces
Trapcode Suite 13 Pricing and Availability
Trapcode Suite 13 is available today and can be purchased for $999 ($199 upgrade) through Red Giant. Customers can purchase individual products or the entire Trapcode Suite 13.