: The gold standard for motion graphics and 3D particles. In 2016, this included Trapcode Particular—the industry-standard particle engine—alongside Form, Mir, and Shine for creating organic 3D effects and volumetric light.
In October 2016, the "Red Giant Complete Suite" (often referred to as the Red Giant Legacy suites) represented the pinnacle of post-production tools for video editors and motion designers using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. This release consolidated several industry-standard toolsets into a single powerhouse collection for visual effects, color grading, and film finishing. The Core Chapters of the 2016 Suite Red Giant Complete Suite 2016 [10.2016]
: A powerful tool for applying custom cinematic presets . : The gold standard for motion graphics and 3D particles
: A rapidly expanding library of GPU-accelerated effects and transitions . In late 2016, Universe was becoming known for its retro stylizations, like the "VHS" effect and dynamic text animations. In late 2016, Universe was becoming known for
: Focused on "making your footage look great," this suite provided tools for professional color grading and cosmetic retouching. Key plugins included:
: A streamlined color correction tool that worked directly on the timeline. Denoiser : Essential for cleaning up grainy video noise.
This 2016 era was a turning point for Red Giant, which was then an independent company before its merger with Maxon in 2020. While the tools were available as perpetual licenses at the time, this "Complete" branding set the stage for the modern Red Giant Complete subscription model used today, which includes every current tool in one package. Universe | Video Editing & VFX Plugin Library - Maxon