OT: Blackmagic releases free version of Fusion at DVinfo.net

Mike Kujbida · November 13th, 2014, 07:31 AM

This is a phenomenal compositing app that used to be in the range of $5,000.00
There are two versions, one free and the other for $995.00
For the average user (i.e. most of us) the free version will be all that we'll ever need. A Windows version is available right now with a Mac version coming sometime soon.
It uses nodes which takes some time to wrap your head around but once you do you'll love it.
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/fusion for the details.
Enjoy!!

Gordon Hoffman · November 13th, 2014, 08:35 AM

Mike I'm a little surprised that more people here haven't commented about Blackmagic releasing a free version. I first tried it out when it was DFX bundled with my Velocity system, which sadly sits negected in the corner. It took a bit to get my head around nodes back then but hopfully I can get going quicker on it now. Sure can't complain about free.

Gordon

Mike Kujbida · November 13th, 2014, 09:02 AM

Gordon, like you I'm a former Velocity user but my suite is idle as well. Too bad as it was a fantastic (and expensive!!) system in its day.
I've been spending some time with the new system lately and all I can say is WOW!! A full featured program for free. What we don't get are tools most of us will never need and the ones that are bundled with it will take some time to come up to full speed but it will be well worth it.

Robin Davies-Rollinson · November 14th, 2014, 11:14 AM

I might well take a look at that.
However, I'm surprised that there isn't more discussion on the excellent Hitfilm Ultimate 2 software, now to be upgraded to Ultimate Pro, later this month. I think it's absolutely amazing at such a price.
3D model import with motion tracking, lighting, particle generators - all the bells and whistles you could ask for!

Mike Kujbida · November 14th, 2014, 11:21 AM

Robin, definitely take a look at Fusion as it can do all those things and more - and it's free :-)

November 13th, 2014, 07:31 AM	#1
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	OT: Blackmagic releases free version of Fusion This is a phenomenal compositing app that used to be in the range of $5,000.00 There are two versions, one free and the other for $995.00 For the average user (i.e. most of us) the free version will be all that we'll ever need. A Windows version is available right now with a Mac version coming sometime soon. It uses nodes which takes some time to wrap your head around but once you do you'll love it. https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/fusion for the details. Enjoy!!

November 13th, 2014, 08:35 AM	#2
Gordon Hoffman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta Canada Posts: 619	Re: OT: Blackmagic releases free version of Fusion Mike I'm a little surprised that more people here haven't commented about Blackmagic releasing a free version. I first tried it out when it was DFX bundled with my Velocity system, which sadly sits negected in the corner. It took a bit to get my head around nodes back then but hopfully I can get going quicker on it now. Sure can't complain about free. Gordon

November 13th, 2014, 09:02 AM	#3
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Re: OT: Blackmagic releases free version of Fusion Gordon, like you I'm a former Velocity user but my suite is idle as well. Too bad as it was a fantastic (and expensive!!) system in its day. I've been spending some time with the new system lately and all I can say is WOW!! A full featured program for free. What we don't get are tools most of us will never need and the ones that are bundled with it will take some time to come up to full speed but it will be well worth it.

November 14th, 2014, 11:14 AM	#4
Robin Davies-Rollinson Trustee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff, CYMRU/WALES Posts: 1,215	Re: OT: Blackmagic releases free version of Fusion I might well take a look at that. However, I'm surprised that there isn't more discussion on the excellent Hitfilm Ultimate 2 software, now to be upgraded to Ultimate Pro, later this month. I think it's absolutely amazing at such a price. 3D model import with motion tracking, lighting, particle generators - all the bells and whistles you could ask for! __________________ TV Director / Cameraman

November 14th, 2014, 11:21 AM	#5
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Re: OT: Blackmagic releases free version of Fusion Robin, definitely take a look at Fusion as it can do all those things and more - and it's free :-)