

As a bonus, it has been designed to have virtually the same UI across all operating systems making the editing experience incredibly consistent. Natron only requires a 64-bit system, six gigs of RAM, and can run on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

All of this editing power is built on a refreshingly light system. It comes bundled with all the basics tools you’d need to get your video project off the ground and is supported by the broader open-source compositing and VFX scene. Natron is a surprisingly powerful video compositing tool. Whether you just need a good chroma key to handle a green screen or you are looking to start a large rotoscoping project, Natron has the tools to get the job done. Natron is compositing software that comes with all the basics after a fresh install and, thanks to a vibrant open-source community, has plugins that match up with any project's needs. You can download Natron plugins from this page (as a ZIP archive - see the link above), or you can find them listed here.Ĭompositing and VFX editing doesn’t have to require massive upfront costs. Note: Natron has an extensive list of plugins made by the community. It is one of the few free apps for those looking for a compositor for the visual effects and motion graphics industry.Īlmost anything related to 2D/2.5D can be accomplished with Natron: flexible rotoscoping, tracker, keying tool, curve, dope-sheet editor, GPU, and network rendering are some of the essential features. Natron is a free, Open Source, cross-platform Compositing Software for VFX and Motion Graphics.
