Motion Graphics: Tools & Utilities
MG-specific tools and utilities.
| Software | Description | Pricing | License | Tags | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effekseer | Real-time VFX editor and runtime. See also: Software Reference → VFX & Compositing Software |
Open Source | Real-time VFX · Games | Game VFX particles | |
| MadMapper | Projection mapping software. See also: Software Reference → VFX & Compositing Software |
Paid | Projection Mapping · Live | Projection mapping | |
| Magic Animator | Web-based animation creator. See also: Software Reference → VFX & Compositing Software |
Freemium | Web · Quick Anim | Quick animated graphics | |
| Mocha Pro | Boris FX planar tracker for VFX. Roto, object removal, screen replacement, lens distortion. See also: Software Reference → VFX & Compositing Software, Tools, Pipeline & Utilities → Matchmoving & Camera Tracking |
$48/mo or $325/yr; perpetual from $765 | Paid | Industry Standard · Planar Tracking | Planar tracking, roto, screen replacement |
| Red Giant Complete | Maxon-owned VFX/motion suite. Trapcode, Magic Bullet, VFX Suite, Universe. See also: Software Reference → VFX & Compositing Software |
$85/mo or $639/yr | Paid | Plugin Suite · Motion Graphics | Motion graphics and VFX in AE/Premiere/Resolve |
| Resolume | Live visuals and VJ software. See also: Software Reference → VFX & Compositing Software |
Paid | VJ · Live Visuals | VJ, live visuals | |
| TouchDesigner | Node-based real-time visual programming for interactive media, installations, and live visuals. See also: Software Reference → VFX & Compositing Software |
Freemium | Real-time · Node-based | Interactive installations, live visuals, projection mapping |
Related:
- Caddis Paid. Motion design app with layer timeline and node compositing.
- Dume. After Effects extension for managing duplicate footage and assets.
- Easing Functions. Visual reference of common easing curves with code snippets.
- Element 3D Paid. A 3D plugin for After Effects that allows you to import and animate 3D models.
- Jitter Freemium. Browser-based collaborative motion design tool.
- Lottielab Freemium. Editor for Lottie animations targeting apps and websites.
- Nukepedia Lens Engine. Lens simulation gizmo for Nuke.
- Nw Wrld. Experimental motion tool.
- Periodic Table of Motion. Reference chart of motion design principles and techniques.
- PixelCrash Paid. Creative motion and visual tools.
- Plate Paid. WebGPU motion design tool running in the browser, with macOS and Windows builds.
- React Spring. Library for physically accurate animations, works with react-three-fiber.