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Red Giant Software Launched

San Francisco, CA, December 9, 2002 - Red Giant Software LLC launched to bring production-proven video tools to editors, effects artists and film professionals. The company is now distributing and fostering ongoing development of two acclaimed application plug-ins; Knoll Light Factory, developed by John Knoll; and Magic Bullet from The Orphanage. Developed in the crucible of feature-film production, these tools belong in the toolbox of any serious professional.

Magic Bullet is a suite of five integrated plug-ins for Adobe After Effects 5.5. The suite includes Magic Bullet for converting digital video to a more film-like 24p standard, Look Suite for creating unique film looks or matching on-the-lens filters and post-production processes, as well as the Broadcast Spec, Letterboxer, and Opticals plug-ins. The Magic Bullet suite is available in standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) versions for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. A Windows version is currently in the final testing stage and is scheduled for release in January 2003.

Knoll Light Factory 2 upgrades the popular Light Factory plug-in to incorporate 16-bit color support for Adobe After Effects and Adobe Photoshop. The product has also been completely updated for Mac OS X. The complete set of plug-ins is available for Mac OS 9/Mac OS X and Windows 2000/XP platforms.

Pricing and Availability

Magic Bullet SD costs $995 and Magic Bullet HD $1995. Knoll Light Factory 2 is a plug-in set that includes After Effects and Photoshop versions and is priced at $395. Knoll Lens Flare Pro and Light Factory customers can upgrade to the latest version for $99. The Windows version of Knoll Light Factory 2 for Photoshop will be available in late December. All other products are available for order from www.redgiantsoftware.com.

About Red Giant Software

Red Giant Software LLC (www.redgiantsoftware.com) offers a vast range of visual effects plug-ins, with over 30 packages designed for Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Avid. The product line features industry-leading effects for designing realistic fire, rain, and water; adding popular looks; and creating perfect keys. Red Giant effects have enhanced feature films such as Angels & Demons, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and The Mummy 3, and added sparkle to cable and broadcast content from NBC Universal, Food Network, ESPN, Disney, CNN, Comedy Central, MTV, and TNT.

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