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The Trapcode Suite consists of a total of ten individual tools that allow it to create high-quality VFX for use in broadcasting as well as 3D motion design. The new Guru presets come from David Vinson and offer users a total of 105 templates ready for direct broadcast use. Furthermore, there are a number of updates for Creative Suite CS6, such as bug fixes for Trapcode Form 2.1.3 and Trapcode Particular 2.0.3, where After Effects previously had problems updating.
With release 12, the tool Mir was added, which comes from Tapcode creator Peder Norrby. Polygonal 3D objects can be created with it and deformed through fractal functions. In addition, these objects can be textured, and lighting effects provide the final polish, so to speak.
The following video impressively shows what results from Mir can look like:
This video provides an insight into the entire suite and shows the individual tools:
The complete Trapcode Suite costs 899 dollars for new customers, and existing customers can purchase the upgrade for 99 dollars.