looks very promising!

Norwich, 1st October 2013 – FXhome, the software developer behind the popular HitFilm 2 Ultimate video editing and visual effects software, is pleased to announce that the software is now available on Mac, with the release date set for 4th November.

HitFilm 2 Ultimate offers video editing, visual effects and compositing in one package for creative filmmakers. Powerful and affordable, HitFilm 2 Ultimate reflects FXhome’s ethos to help the next generation of filmmakers by bringing professional concepts to all filmmakers, regardless of age, experience or budget.

Thanks to a highly successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year (raising £58,126 – more than double the £25,000 goal), the independent UK-based developer has been able to complete the Mac version of the video production software for release in 2013. Previously only available for Windows PCs, the new release will come with two installers, Mac and PC, for up to three machines per licence. FXhome also implemented a number of stretch goals into the Kickstarter campaign that not only gave backers free 3D models and stock, but also enabled them to develop new effects for all users and to organise forthcoming user events in the US.

New customers who purchase HitFilm 2 Ultimate can choose whether to download the Mac or PC installer, or both. All existing HitFilm users will automatically get access to the Mac version at no extra cost and the PC version will also get an update with new features when the Mac version launches, so PC users stand to benefit too.

The beauty of HitFilm 2 Ultimate is that users can create a complete film with only one software program. Easy to learn and with limitless potential for discovery and customisation, HitFilm 2 Ultimate helps filmmakers learn the tricks and tools of video editing and visual effects, introducing techniques used by Hollywood visual effects artists.

Combining cutting edge visual effects capabilities and video editing with an intuitive interface, HitFilm 2 Ultimate includes essential editing tools (ripple, roll, slip and slide), over 150 effects, groundbreaking 3D compositing and a revolutionary workflow. It also boasts particle simulators, professional chroma key and advanced colour correction, import and animation of 3D models, 2D tracking features and 3D camera-solving, and extensive titling and motion graphics tools.

HitFilm 2 Ultimate will be available from 4 November and costs $399 / £299.

It will be available for purchase from http://hitfilm.com/ultimate

FXHOME is giving away the full version of HitFilm 2 Express, its hybrid video editor and visual effects software. The free download, worth $149, is only available until February 4th, so grab the download and get started on your own blockbuster movies.

https://hitfilm.com/express/free

@Vitaliy_Kiselev the app is very very nice, but there's a BIG caveat I just stumped-on: they crippled it so you can only export to youtube. What a pity, why couldn't they make a DR Lite like version?

Here some free presets to add to the freeness of the collection :P
It's a little tricky to install and not all work, they were thought for ultimate version, but it's a free horse, well... Download and install in HD/users/your name/library/fxhome/Hitfilm 2 express/presets/ for mac users, windows users see video included in package • just copy the .hfrp files there, video tuto and previews put it elsewhere

http://www.rodypolis.com/rodypolis-color.html

Remember this effects/presets only work as composite, below a sneak peak. Anyway it's so damn easy to work with this creature that I bet you'll be making yours pretty soon. Tada

I used this when it was called Alam DV back in the early 2000s. It was my introduction to composting. I learned a lot but eventually drifted back to AE because of PS and Premier integration. I have fond memories as it went from Alam DV to FxHome but I left it before it became Hit Film. I would definitely recommend it if you are big into sci-fi and fantasy shorts. At least that's what I used it for.

Ok, as I understood you can download the express edition for free... (I am going to do it now). And if you like the software you can get the upgrade to ultimate version for just $201 (January sale - there are only nine days to decide but it's about half the price)

Hitfilm plugin announcement for multiple NLE's at NAB, should be interesting.

http://community.hitfilm.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-340-announcing-hitfilm-plugins http://community.hitfilm.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-341-hitfilm-plugins-in-action

HitFilm 3 Pro announced

The editor is hugely more powerful. The editor-compositor workflow works better than ever thanks to new background proxying. We’ve added over 20 new effects and OpenFX compatibility. Mocha HitFilm’s capabilities have been expanded to include mask tracking. There’s even a new 16-bit in-to-out OpenEXR pipeline.

The interface has a new, low profile design which disappears into the background, bringing the focus back to your shots. It feels both fresh and familiar – and faster, thanks to intelligent caching.

There’s also that new name, which better reflects the direction of the product and also has the benefit of being shorter, which is good for everybody’s typing fingers. In case you were wondering – yes, HitFilm 3 Pro is the direct successor to HitFilm 2 Ultimate.

http://hitfilm.com/blog/announcing-hitfilm-3-pro/

@IronFilm trials are out :) - $299
 
   
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http://hitfilm.com

HitFilm 2 Express for $5

http://www.videoguys.com/shop/fxhome-hitfilm-2-express.html

what is the difference between the Free 3 Express Version and the 3 Pro Version?

I did a look in the website but it is difficult to perceive.

@apefos
The Express is a full flagged app, with proper export options: h264, QT 444, and (slow) png.
Uncompressed QT is 8bit only and PCM only option is 16bits depth. I tried the pro version but the only thing I recall is that the effects had a nicer UI and not slider only. Case U want those more fancy things, you'ld purchase somethin' like the Starter pack (10$) with 3D extrusion,Turn flat, Color correction wheels, Split screen masking, etc.
All and all, a powerful compositing and editing program for FREE =)

 
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