Red Giant Universe 2024.1 [ EASY ]

Review: Red Giant Universe 2024.1

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Title: Maxon Releases Red Giant Universe 2024.1: Expanded GPU Acceleration and New Audio-Driven Workflows Red Giant Universe 2024.1

2. Expanded GPU Acceleration (Metal & CUDA) Leveraging Maxon’s continued investment in hardware optimization, Universe 2024.1 delivers up to 40% faster renders on Apple M2/M3 chips (Metal) and NVIDIA RTX series cards (CUDA). Key plugins including Glow, Finisher, and Chromatic Displacement now process 4K footage in real time, even on multi-layered timelines.

: A specialized variant of the Bokeh tool, this allows for seamless, "dazzling" de-focus transitions between two clips. Performance and Framework Updates Review: Red Giant Universe 2024

VFX Real Lens Flares: Added "Obscuration," allowing flares to realistically change shape as they pass behind objects, and a "Light Ball" core projection for streetlights or sun effects.

. While it doesn't reinvent the entire suite, it introduces high-value tools for editors looking to mimic high-end anamorphic and cinematic lens characteristics. Key Highlights of the 2024.1 Release New Bokeh Plugin : A specialized variant of the Bokeh tool,

Retro Revival: VHS 2.0

Universe has always had popular retro tools—Glitch, VHS, and Holomatrix. However, 2024.1 introduces VHS 2.0, a complete rewrite of the legacy effect.