: Creates computer-terminal style reveals with randomized characters.
Twists, stretches, and zooms into the next clip with motion blur.
: The standout addition is the new Bokeh plugin , which allows users to create professional-grade defocus effects without a complex physical camera setup. It offers deep customization, including bokeh shapes and custom depth maps.
While Universe gained lens effects, the wider Red Giant 2024.1 suite introduced complementary upgrades:
Red Giant Universe 2024.1 includes a wide range of plugins and tools, organized into several categories: Red Giant Universe 2024.1
While "bokeh" refers to the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image, achieving this look—especially with —has historically been very complex. Universe 2024.1 simplifies this with an entirely new Bokeh plugin designed for fast rendering, which simulates a realistic camera focus without the need for a complex physical lens setup.
In an independent review, one user noted that what makes Universe stand out against other plugin collections is the sheer breadth of tools available under a single subscription. Universe provides access to Generators, Effects, Text animations, Transitions, Motion Graphics, and Utilities—all GPU-accelerated for faster processing. The Motion Graphics category, in particular, offers unique modules for creating graphics arrays, HUD displays, logo animations, and progression bars, with all parameters fully keyframable.
Optimized for Apple Silicon architectures, delivering blistering render speeds on M-series chips.
: Ideal for motion designers creating futuristic user interfaces. These grid and element generators run completely inside the host application without requiring external asset loading. Host Application Compatibility It offers deep customization, including bokeh shapes and
: Built natively on the updated rendering core, it renders blurred areas swiftly, eliminating long pre-render wait times. 2. The Bokeh Transition
Unlike static video loops, these procedural presets allow artists to adjust colors, density, speed, and scaling directly within their host application.
With HUD Components and Line , you can create complex interface animations and geometric shapes without manual keyframing.
: The new framework significantly enhances rendering performance and interactivity within host applications. In an independent review, one user noted that
Red Giant Universe 2024.1, released on , introduced two brand-new plugins to its toolkit: Bokeh and Bokeh Transition . These tools allow users to create professional-grade blur effects and transitions directly within their editing or compositing software.
: Editors retain control over blade counts, anamorphic squeeze factors, and highlight thresholds directly in the non-linear editor (NLE) timeline. 3. Under-the-Hood Refactoring Framework
Includes HUD Components , Fractal Backgrounds , and Knoll Light Factory EZ .