SynapseRack is a customizable, patchable PC VJ tool made in Unity

This is the way: SynapseRack is a fully customizable, layer-based live visual tool, complete with modular nodes and HAP and MIDI support. Now in beta, it costs ¥12,000 for a full version – just over US$80 – plus a very workable free version with no watermarks.

Smode, the all-in-one live show visual designer, gets a big update, Unreal grant – in videos

Smode is a powerful real-time compositing tool built for stage, projection mapping, and live use. That sounds out of reach, but designer licenses start at 60€ – and oh yeah, keep an eye out for Unreal Engine integration.

Peter Kirn - October 3, 2022

Love Letters to Chroma Key: Network Awesome Kicks Off Four-Week Series on the Green Screen

“Chromatoast” is a new series devoted to chroma key from Network Awesome, the site that builds a network out of carefully-selected, often strange and wondrous finds from YouTube. Entirely focused on the compositing technique, the four-week series kicked off yesterday (Thursday June 7) and will continue on upcoming Thursdays. Network Awesome chief Jason Forrest tells […]

Peter Kirn - June 8, 2012

Open Source Match Move: Camera Tracking in Blender, Plus Tutorials on Mac Builds, Compositing

Peter Kirn - July 18, 2011

Cutout Beauty in 2.5D: The Basics "Built This Ship" by Matt Arnold

Jaymis Loveday - May 18, 2009

Cutout Beauty in 2.5D: The Basics “Built This Ship” by Matt Arnold

Jaymis Loveday - May 18, 2009

ArKaos GrandVJ 1.1: Proper Alpha, Crossfader Support, Smart Input, Painted Black

Peter Kirn - March 19, 2009

Weekend Inspiration: Cheap Camera + Free Blender Software = Motion in Hours

Peter Kirn - February 22, 2009

Blender Video Editing: Yep, Your Free 3D Powerhouse is an Editor, Too

Peter Kirn - February 22, 2009

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