: 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.
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 Red Giant Complete Suite 2016 [10.2016]
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 : The gold standard for motion graphics and 3D particles
: Tools designed to bridge the gap between the camera and the edit. It featured PluralEyes , which revolutionized multi-camera workflows by automatically syncing audio and video in seconds. Evolutionary Context While the tools were available as perpetual licenses
: A dedicated set of tools for green screen work and compositing, featuring Primatte Keyer for fast, automatic chroma keying.
: A powerful tool for applying custom cinematic presets .