Node-based compositing application, comparable in approach to Nuke.
Why we recommend it
For motion designers who've outgrown layer-based compositing, this is the free route into node graphs — and it reads OpenFX plugins, so much of the commercial ecosystem works.
Strengths
- Node-based graph rather than layer stack
- Supports OpenFX plugins
- Planar tracking and rotoscoping included
Keep in mind
- Development has been intermittent
- Less stable than After Effects or Nuke on heavy comps
- Small community, limited tutorials
How much does Natron cost?
Free — Free.
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