Users can define the shape of the out-of-focus highlights (aperture blades). Focus Control: Easily shift the focus point within a shot.
Whether you are a motion designer looking for quick stylized blurs or an editor needing a polished, professional transition, the Universe 2024.1 update provides the tools to elevate your production value.
Users can customize the bokeh shape, focal length, and focal area to mimic specific camera lenses. Red Giant Universe 2024.1
Complementing the effect plugin is the Bokeh Transition , a specialized tool for creating seamless cuts between two clips using a de-focus effect. This allows editors to move between scenes with a "dreamy" aesthetic that feels more organic than standard cross-dissolves. 3. Modernized Performance Framework
: Allows artists to create realistic de-focus effects and depth-of-field without complex camera setups. It offers customizable shapes, depth maps, and custom blur maps to simulate professional camera lenses. Users can define the shape of the out-of-focus
: Blurs the outgoing clip into beautiful light shapes before focusing on the incoming clip.
For compositors working in . Universe 2024.1 includes updates to Real Lens Flares, specifically two highly requested features: Obscuration and a new Light Ball core projection. Users can customize the bokeh shape, focal length,
Maxon has centralized its product management through the Maxon App, which allows users to download, install, and manage all Maxon products, including Universe, from a single interface. The software is available through subscription, with options including standalone Universe subscriptions and the comprehensive Maxon One bundle.
The Real Lens Flares tool received two major upgrades: