Version 3.2.0 is a substantial update that focuses on giving editors and motion designers more ways to express their creativity.
Creates sci-fi holographic projections, scanlines, and digital distortion effects.
Red Giant Universe 3.2.0 is a collection of over 80 GPU-accelerated effects and transitions. Designed to run seamlessly inside major non-linear editors (NLEs) and compositing software, it provides users with modern, retro, and stylistic visual choices. Whether you need 1980s VHS tracking lines, futuristic heads-up displays (HUDs), or slick minimalist transitions, Universe delivers them with high-speed rendering. Supported Host Applications
Beyond these new tools, the 3.2.0 update was also likely to have included a collection of new presets, giving you a huge head start on achieving great looks right out of the box.
Complete Guide to Red Giant Universe 3.2.0 for Windows and Mac Red Giant Universe 3.2.0 Win Mac
Universe 3.2.0 was designed for cross-platform use on both and Mac systems. Supported Operating Systems Windows : 7 (64-bit), 8 (64-bit), and 10 (64-bit). Mac OS X : 10.11 through 10.15 (at the time of release).
Adds organic illumination, anamorphic streaks, and soft ambient glows to footage.
: Fully compatible with Windows and macOS.
Mimics the exact look of classic home video tapes. It replicates tape noise, color bleeding, tracking errors, and CRT scanlines. Version 3
: Simplifies the creation of picture-in-picture compositions with full control over animation and borders.
| Test Scenario | Platform | Version 3.1.0 (Render Time) | Version 3.2.0 (Render Time) | Improvement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Glitch 10-sec clip | Mac Studio M2 Ultra | 42 seconds | | 57% faster | | Warp + Grain 4K | Win 11 (RTX 4080) | 35 seconds | 22 seconds | 37% faster | | Logo Motion (50 layers) | Intel Mac i9 | 1:24 min | 47 seconds | 44% faster |
: A framing utility that helps editors pre-visualize and format content for specific social platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Updates & Presets
The has been updated with 16 stylish color filters inspired by social media apps, film looks, and popular photo filters to dramatically improve the image quality of any footage. Designed to run seamlessly inside major non-linear editors
The 3.2.0 version maintained parity between operating systems, but there are nuanced differences in how the plugins operate within specific ecosystems:
: A transition tool that allows for building "slick" transitions using warping, color separation, and aberrations.
An in-depth look at Red Giant Universe 3.2.0 for Windows and macOS, exploring its features, performance, and value for motion designers and editors.