Red Giant Universe 2024.1 Page

Instead of building a glitch effect from scratch using multiple layers and expressions in After Effects, you can drag and drop the Universe Glitch plugin, choose a 2024.1 preset, and have a client-ready look in under a minute.

In this article, we will dissect everything inside , from the brand-new HUD Generator to the quality-of-life improvements in the preset browser.

Beyond new visual effects, the 2024.1 update focused heavily on technical efficiency: Refactoring Framework Red Giant Universe 2024.1

Universe 2024.1 wasn’t a revolution; it was a thoughtful maintenance release that prioritized the day-to-day realities of production. In an industry that often chases novelty, Red Giant chose incremental engineering and sensible polish — a reminder that sometimes the smartest updates are those that help creators spend more time making and less time troubleshooting.

: A de-focus variant of the Bokeh plugin designed to create "dazzling" transitions between two clips by blurring them into a bokeh pattern. High-Performance Framework Instead of building a glitch effect from scratch

Historically, Red Giant Universe was heavily tilted toward Adobe. With , Maxon is doubling down on cross-platform support.

At first glance, 2024.1 didn’t make headlines with a single marquee effect; instead it tightened the screws on workflow and expanded utility in places that actually matter day to day. Updates focused on performance improvements across the board, quicker render previews, and subtle usability refinements within the Universe panel that reduced friction for artists hopping between applications like Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Final Cut Pro. These changes echoed a pragmatic understanding: tools are most valuable when they remove friction, not add spectacle. In an industry that often chases novelty, Red

: The standout addition is the new Bokeh plugin , which allows users to create professional-grade defocus effects without a complex physical camera setup. It offers deep customization, including bokeh shapes and custom depth maps.