Our favourite new feature is Unified 3D Space. However, there's a lot here to justify the £139 upgrade. With so much already possible in version 2, the new version didn't have to do much to earn yet another five-star review from us. It's perfect for creating sophisticated animated logos, and we'd imagine many people will buy it to produce outlandish special effect videos just for the fun of it. Digital effects often work best when they employ multiple techniques, and this is something Hitfilm excels at.Īt a little over £200, it's an absolute treat for amateur filmmakers with high aspirations. However, this depth of control also means there's tremendous scope to find creative solutions to technical challenges. Even after many days' use we still find ourselves struggling to locate parameters in the huge nested lists. It takes time and a high level of technical competency to get to grips with Hitfilm. Together, these features let users add 3D models and particle effects to moving camera shots with impressive levels of realism. Hitfilm 2 expanded its capabilities considerably, gaining the ability to import and animate 3D models, and included a limited version of Imagineer Systems Mocha for analysing video footage and calculating camera movement.

In other words, you can use HitFilm Pro without having to part ways with your existing editing program.Hitfilm specialises in dramatic effects like fire, explosions, lasers and lightning bolts. The tool packs in more than 500 presets and video effects that you could utilize to create effects such as muzzle flashes, lightsabers, energy distortions, explosions, and particle emitters.Ignite Pro is bundled in, which is basically a plug-in that takes the graphic effects of HitFilm to any professional video editing tool you use. But there are also many more advanced features such as color grading, dedicated trimmer, 3D titling and advanced keyframing. HitFilm Pro’s timeline workflow lets you make basic edits such as L and J cuts easily. who want to create great graphics without having to switch between compositing and editing programs. This video editing tool is ideal for professional video editors, filmmakers, etc.

HitFilm Pro is a nice blend of advanced video effects compositor and non-linear traditional editing tools. Softonic review A Professional Video Editing Tool That Means Business

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