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Software > Tools

Natron 1.0 release candidate is out, developers looking for feedback

Sep 20, 2014 by CGP Staff
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A new version of the open source node-based compositing software is available, offering many new features. Development of Natron is advancing fast and gathering strong backing from followers and contributors. Highlights in this version include:
  • New nodes (Resize, ColorMatrix, Text)
  • Node-graph bird view
  • Turbo-mode for enhanced playback
  • Relative file paths
  • Automatic reload of modified media
  • Shortcuts editor
  • Improved caching
  • Ability to add control points/keyframes to curves by double-clicking on them
  • Parameters links and expressions can now be displayed in the nodegraph
  • The UI layout can now be saved
  • Import/export node presets
  • Improved TrackerNode
Plus various other enhancements. According to the developers, multi-core CPU optimizations are pending and will be included in the v1.0 release, and Python scripting is expected to be implemented shortly after. The developers are asking for feedback from those who can test the application in order to iron out bugs and get the v1.0 release out. More information and download link on Natron’s website.

Related News

  • Natron plugins repository
  • Natron 2.1.6 released
  • Natron SIGGRAPH video
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Stark
10 years ago

Natron basically looks like someone wanted Nuke really bad but didn’t want to pay for it. So instead of stealing it, they just built it.

MauricioPC
10 years ago

That taking into consideration that Nuke has the best interface, which I don’t think so. I would rather that they rebuilt Shake.

Jordan
10 years ago

Great to see a capable open source compositor being developed!

Muadib
10 years ago

i tried loading an exr render and the preview was filled with square artefacts. i realize this is no place to give feedback, it was just a turn off.

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