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Universe ChromaTown can get very varied looks from a simple Trapcode Particular system (or your text or logo) with a touch of Optical Glow and Renoiser.

06.03.2026 16:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In an NLE and need to animate some text? Universe Type Cast to the rescue!
Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azrlwxgm9fk

05.03.2026 15:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Let's do this!

04.03.2026 17:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TipTuesday | Easily correct brown patches in grass lawns with a couple of clicks in Magic Bullet Looks.

03.03.2026 17:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There are some things we just can't help with.

But we DO have tools for color grading, compositing, VFX, motion graphics, editing, and more!

02.03.2026 19:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's gonna be a lovely day with a little hit of Red Giant Mojo and some Magic Bullet Looks

27.02.2026 16:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's #ThrowbackThursday!
(Remember when that was a thing?)
Here's some tools to use for a retro, vintage look!

26.02.2026 16:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This lovely loop (and the music[!]) was created by motion designer, Jonny Grace (_jonnygrace on IG).
Red Giant tools in it include Mir for the chrome blob and Trapcode Particular for the smoke at the end.

25.02.2026 18:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TipTuesday | Ever wondered why your glow didn't look right? You need color in all three of the color channels!
Don't miss the main tutorial for the full, sparkly particle effect! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8udlcu1XFo

24.02.2026 18:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sparkly Golden Glitter Text Tutorial
Sparkly Golden Glitter Text Tutorial YouTube video by Maxon Red Giant

New Trapcode Particular tutorial now up!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8udlcu1XFo

23.02.2026 19:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Comment if you want a link.
You asked, so Michael's recording a tutorial!
Golden, shimmering particles from your text or logo with Trapcode Particular!

20.02.2026 14:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”Š Sound on
A killer groove and a killer glow; what a lovely combination!

19.02.2026 15:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When you use Trapcode Particular, do you use the Designer?
Why or why not?

18.02.2026 15:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TipTuesday | Stylize and animate arrows and lines easily right in your NLE

17.02.2026 16:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Right in your NLE!
Easiest animated arrows ever.

16.02.2026 17:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You want a tutorial on the "Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo" thing?
Michael is VERY HAPPY to deliver it.

13.02.2026 14:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Share some hope today.
Made with Trapcode Particular, Shine, Optical Glow, and Renoiser.

12.02.2026 16:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿคฏ A simple trick that could change everything.
(Not clickbait)
Try this out and PLEASE let us know how it did for you (and your system info).
You might just fall in love with #TrapcodeParticular all over again.

Check out the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X9LJ6WMCnCc

11.02.2026 17:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TipTuesday | Getting a cool 2D space scene with the NEW Advanced 3D renderer in #AfterEffects

10.02.2026 15:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're so sorry.
(Not really)
Made with #TrapcodeParticular, Shine, Threshold Dither from #RedGiantUniverse, and #MagicBulletLooks

09.02.2026 16:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lux adds atmospheric visuals to your otherwise invisible #AfterEffects lights.
Also, it's just a coincidence that we released French language support this week and then this post.
We swear.
Sโ€™il te plaรฎt, ne nous en veux pas !

06.02.2026 14:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ICYMI, we released an update yesterday that introduced French language localization for all Red Giant tools (and lots of Maxon Studio bug fixes)!

05.02.2026 15:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Carl gets crabby sometimes
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#TrapcodeParticular - not just for glowing lines, you can also use it for text animation!

04.02.2026 17:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TipTuesday | How do you get different animation loops onto your #TrapcodeParticular particles all in one system?
Split Clip Loop!
Michael shows you how.

03.02.2026 16:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you want to build the best tools to empower artists to realize their vision, we've got an opening at Red Giant!
๐Ÿ“ https://maxonvfx.com/3ZM4YVf

02.02.2026 17:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For those curious, this was built in #AfterEffects with #TrapcodeParticular, Depth Generator, #MagicBulletLooks, and #Supercomp

30.01.2026 14:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Couch, couch, couch, couch!

30.01.2026 14:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Easily add analog ambiance to your crisp, clean #mograph with #MagicBulletLooks

29.01.2026 15:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Variable fonts have arrived in #AfterEffects and we can't stop playing with them.

28.01.2026 17:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#TipTuesday | Easy freezy Trapcode squeezy. ๐Ÿ‹
Easily freeze your #TrapcodeParticular particles for a cool bullet time effect (or flip, reverse them).

27.01.2026 16:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0