Adobe After Effects Alternatives

Blender is a free and open-source 3D model software released under the GNU General Public License. The software can be used for 3D modeling, 3D animation, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, skinning, rendering, particle generation, water simulation and much more.

Autodesk 3ds Max is a commercial-grade 3D modeling software used for modeling, animation and visualization of 3D objects. With 3ds Max you can create stunning environments, visualizations and objects for games, architecture, engineering and multi media that requires top-of-the-line 3D graphics. The software is developed and produced by Autodesk Inc, and was formerly known as 3D Studio and 3D Studio Max.

Autodesk Smoke is a professional video effects software developed specifically for macOS. The software provides professional 3D visual effects tools that can be used to create video FX in an intuitive, interactive and creative environment. With Autodesk Smoke, production studios can increase their productivity by combining editing workflows with node-based compositing tools in a timeline-centered editing environment.

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Natron is a powerful Digital Compositor that can handle all of your 2D and 2.5D needs. Its robust OIIO file formats and OpenFX architecture is what make Natron the most flexible open source compositor for the visual effects community. Its interface and functionally are the same across all platforms such as MacOS, Linux and Windows. Natron has a powerful keying, roto/rotopaint, 2D tracking tools that are staple for all current film production project that requires visual effects.

With Apple Motion you can create and edit motion graphics, titling for video production and film production, and 2D and 3D compositing for visual effects. The video editing software is developed by Apple Inc, specifically for their macOS operating system. Apple Motion now features robust 360 VR motion graphics workflow with real-time visualization for a VR headset. Allowing you to design 360° titles, generators, and filters that perfectly map to your VR scene.

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