Video editing and visual effects are two closely related fields. They're also dominated by expensive proprietary software. There are open-source alternatives to some of these packages, and some of ...

The team's limited time, computer power and expertise meant relying on tools such as Adobe's After Effects and free, open-source 3D graphics software Blender to create mostly 2D effects, he says.

The 3D program Blender 4.5 was released. It offers long-term support until 2027, better node handling and should render more efficiently than its predecessor.