Maxon Red Giant v2025.4.0 (x64)

by Jim · April 7, 2025

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Maxon Red Giant Overview

Red Giant 2025 injects fresh energy into workflows with a set of helpful new features, including new capabilities in After Effects with Geo, UI improvements to Particular Designer, and Parametric Curve, a new tool for handling color and HDR video that allows artists to manipulate their footage with an HDR curve. Geo, Red Giant’s new tool for texturing and repeating 3D geometry in After Effects, packs even more creative potential with added support for rigged animation and built-in depth of field, and more. Particular Designer features optimized preset search and navigation along with other quality of life improvements. Additionally, Maxon Studio, our new template engine for After Effects, now allows saving of motion graphic template parameters as reusable presets.

Key Features of Maxon Red Giant

Trapcode
A 3D particle system that can create fire, water, smoke, snow, and other visual effects. It can also be used to create technological marvels and user interfaces.
VFX Suite
Includes tools for tracking, keying, cleanup, and compositing visual effects in After Effects.
Magic Bullet
A set of plugins for color correction, film emulation, and finishing. It can also be used to balance skin tones, reduce wrinkles, and remove blemishes.
Universe
Includes plugins for video transitions and effects. Some of the generators in Universe include Array Gun, Progresso, Logo Motion, HUD Components, Line, and Reframe.
PluralEyes
A tool that can sync audio from cameras and other audio devices with a single click.
Geo
A feature that can create realistic glass, water, and other translucent materials.
Parametric Curve
A tool that allows artists to precisely control color and HDR video.
Pixel Dither
A plugin that can recreate classic 8-bit and 16-bit video game visuals.
Maxon Studio
An After Effects template engine that allows users to replace footage directly from the dashboard.