Red Giant Universe 2024.1 [patched] Jun 2026

The standalone plugin is effectively a variant of the main Bokeh tool, tailored specifically for transitioning between two video clips. Instead of a simple cut or cross dissolve, Bokeh Transition uses a dazzling de-focus effect that creates a cinematic, dream-like blur for bringing scenes in and out of focus. It provides a polished, professional bridge between scenes that mimics the behavior of a high-end camera lens racking focus, adding substantial production value to any project.

: New obscuration features and "Light Ball" core projections for Real Lens Flares. Red Giant Universe 2024.1

: Blurs the outgoing clip into beautiful light shapes before focusing on the incoming clip. The standalone plugin is effectively a variant of

One of the silent complaints about previous versions of Universe was the preset browsing experience. It was functional but slow. introduces Preset Browser 2.0 . : New obscuration features and "Light Ball" core

From Hollywood blockbusters to high-end commercial work and viral social media content, the use of premium visual effects and sophisticated transitions has become the industry standard for professional content creation. On January 17, 2024, Maxon announced a major update for its entire line of creative tools, rolling out wide-ranging enhancements that significantly boost the capabilities of the Red Giant suite. Titled "Red Giant Universe 2024.1," this update is headlined by two fast-rendering bokeh tools designed to create beautiful blurs, depth of field, and transitions.