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Natron

Creates visual effects and motion graphics by connecting and manipulating node-based inputs and outputs.

Made by Alexandre Gauthier-Foichat and INRIA

  • Motion Graphics

  • Video Editor

  • Video Compositing

  • VFX

  • video-post-production

  • cinema

  • compositing

  • glsl-nodes

What is Natron?

Natron is a versatile, cross-platform compositing application that empowers users to create high-quality visual effects and motion graphics. Built on industry-standard open-source technologies, this software offers a comprehensive feature set, including real-time playback, multi-threaded rendering, 2D tracking, rotoscoping, color grading, and animation capabilities through the use of f-curves. Users can further extend the application's functionality by leveraging a wide range of third-party OpenFX plugins. Natron's intuitive interface and XML-based project file format ensure a seamless and efficient creative workflow, making it a compelling choice for professionals and hobbyists alike across multiple operating systems, including macOS, Windows, and Linux

Highlights

  • Real-time playback and RAM cache for smooth editing
  • Multi-threaded rendering for optimized performance
  • 2D tracking and rotoscoping tools for precise visual effects
  • Robust color grading and animation capabilities via f-curves
  • Support for a variety of third-party OpenFX plugins
  • Intuitive, user-friendly interface with XML-based project files

Platforms

  • Mobile iPhone
  • Mobile Android
  • Desktop Linux
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
  • On-Premise Linux
  • Desktop Windows
  • Mobile iPad
  • Linux
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Desktop Chromebook
  • On-Premise Windows
  • Desktop Mac

Languages

  • English

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Features

    • Keyframe Animation

    • Portable

    • Node Based

    • Video filters

    • Nodal Compositing

    • Open FX Support