: The gold standard for motion graphics and 3D particles. In 2016, this included Trapcode Particular—the industry-standard particle engine—alongside Form, Mir, and Shine for creating organic 3D effects and volumetric light.
: A powerful tool for applying custom cinematic presets . Red Giant Complete Suite 2016 [10.2016]
: A rapidly expanding library of GPU-accelerated effects and transitions . In late 2016, Universe was becoming known for its retro stylizations, like the "VHS" effect and dynamic text animations. : The gold standard for motion graphics and 3D particles
In October 2016, the "Red Giant Complete Suite" (often referred to as the Red Giant Legacy suites) represented the pinnacle of post-production tools for video editors and motion designers using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. This release consolidated several industry-standard toolsets into a single powerhouse collection for visual effects, color grading, and film finishing. The Core Chapters of the 2016 Suite : A rapidly expanding library of GPU-accelerated effects
The "Complete Suite" was built around five specialized pillars, each serving a specific role in the storyteller's workflow:
: Tools designed to bridge the gap between the camera and the edit. It featured PluralEyes , which revolutionized multi-camera workflows by automatically syncing audio and video in seconds. Evolutionary Context
: A streamlined color correction tool that worked directly on the timeline. Denoiser : Essential for cleaning up grainy video noise.