Natron Version 1.0

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Natron is available for Linux, Windows, FreeBSD and OSX. The first release candidate appeared in September, and RC 3 of the compositing programme has now already been released. The node-based open-source tool now has clear buttons and has been substantially optimised since the beta phase of development.

Natron RC 1 and RC 2

After the first RC, the Natron team improved the rendering options so that the tool uses the computer’s full CPU power. RC2 therefore made it possible to render several frames simultaneously. A number of options were also added to adapt the render settings better to the project’s needs. In addition, the development team added several interesting nodes that replace some of the filters previously missing.

Natron RC 3

RC3 is currently available. In this release, Natron received a revised user interface and the timeline shortcuts now work throughout the entire application. Support for Wacom tablets has also been added. The most important new node is the OCIOLookTransform node, which can be used to add a look to an image using the OpenColorIO Library. Bezier shapes can now also be edited using the Curve Editor.

Here is a screenshot of Natron RC3 in use by Francois “Coyhot” Grassard: