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HitFilm Changelog

What's new in HitFilm 2021.3 (18.0.12407.12817)

Jul 28, 2022
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Switching timelines while the orbit tool is active no longer causes stability issues.
  • Deleting the active camera while the orbit tool is selected no longer causes stability issues.
  • Switching between 2D and 3D timelines while the text tool is active no longer causes stability issues.
  • Changing views from Active Camera to another 3D view type no longer results in no Viewer tool being selected.

New in HitFilm 2021.3 (18.0.12006.43385) (Dec 9, 2021)

  • Enhancements:
  • Clicking a motion path keyframe now selects the property containing the keyframe.
  • Multiple point layers can now be selected in the Viewer by dragging a rubber band selection.
  • When multiple points of a mask are selected, individual points can now be removed from the selection.
  • Improved support for models in the GLB format.
  • Improved font compatibility for text rendering.
  • Changing proxies now triggers the unsaved state for the project.
  • Exiting a project while proxies are being created now triggers a warning.
  • Plugins now load more quickly after initial installation of HitFilm on Mac systems.
  • Export times for projects using text and 2D effects have been improved on M1 Macs.
  • Added a user-friendly message when users attempt to render Quality proxies at incompatible resolutions.
  • Added a user-friendly message when users attempt to export to H.264 with incompatible resolutions.
  • Updated the text in the DPI Scaling checkbox.
  • Added support for macOS dark mode to the HitFilm installer.
  • Analytics data is now being gathered to aid our understanding of how people interact with HitFilm. You can opt-out at any time via File > Options > General (tab) > Allow analytics data to be gathered (checkbox)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Project templates with a framerate of 59.94 are no longer marked as invalid.
  • Software decoding in HitFilm Express now supports a wider range of H.264 files.
  • Software decoding above 8-bit in HitFilm Express is supported again for H.264 files.
  • Performance proxies can now be created for a wider range of files in HitFilm Express.
  • Keyboard shortcuts now display correctly in dropdown menus on Mac systems.
  • Improved the accuracy of the frame which is shown when a clip is opened in the Trimmer.
  • In the Trimmer, the Scale to Fit option is now available for images.
  • Creating a light no longer blocks the creation of masks.
  • Text clips can no longer be added to locked video tracks.
  • Changing the duration of a comp containing a published text layer no longer blocks that text layer from being edited.
  • Transforming the X position of a layer from a tracked point no longer causes stability issues.
  • Applying tracking info for a single position axis no longer affects both axes.
  • Pre-renders that are no longer valid are now discarded, rather than showing an alert triangle.
  • Improved performance of loading the Cache options panel when the cache is large.
  • Keyboard shortcuts in the Viewer can now be used after creating a composite shot.
  • Motion paths now update more accurately in the Viewer when the view is panned and when paths are edited.
  • Motion paths now update more accurately in the Viewer when switching between timelines.
  • The Viewer selection tool icon now updates correctly when you press and release the right-click mouse button.
  • Pressing the middle mouse button while the Hand tool is active no longer switches to the selection tool.
  • Using the Viewer navigation tools no longer causes the selection to be lost.
  • Using the Viewer navigation tools with the Mask tool active no longer renders the mask in selection mode.
  • Masks can once again be edited non-uniformly by holding shift while editing.
  • The Viewer controls for Title clips now update correctly when their anchor point is edited.
  • When a plane is set to receive reflections, converting the plane to a comp no longer breaks the reflections.
  • Changing the AA settings for the Viewer now updates correctly on Macs with integrated graphics.
  • Changing the resolution of a timeline after caching no longer causes render issues on systems with Intel UHD 630 graphics.
  • Adding the Oil Painting effect no longer causes stability issues on Macs running Big Sur.
  • The Derez effect now renders correctly when preceded by the Set Matte effect.
  • The Bevel effect now renders correctly when applied after the Bend effect.
  • Improved the render accuracy of the Grading Transfer effect.
  • Improved alignment in the Half Tone effect to prevent unwanted rendering artifacts at the frame edges.
  • In the End Credits Crawl effect, the fonts for Roles and Names can now be edited independently.
  • The End Credits Crawl effect now consistently has a single element when added.
  • Presets which require effects that are not present in HitFilm Express can no longer be imported.
  • Canceling an existing export queue item when an Export Now task is rendering no longer freezes the queue.
  • HitFilm no longer experiences stability issues on exit, on systems using Intel Iris Xe graphics.

New in HitFilm 2021.2 (17.0.11715.56097) (Sep 24, 2021)

  • Enhancements:
  • HitFilm Express demo now uses the operating system’s native media services for encoding and decoding AVC video.
  • Users can now set a keyboard shortcut for exporting the current frame.
  • Importing images from a sequence using the standard Import command now defaults to importing only the individual selected images.
  • The pen mask tool has been improved, for greater control over closing and re-opening masks.
  • The interface for the GoPro Lens Reframe effect now matches the interface used in other hosts.
  • Keyboard shortcuts have been added to control the Zoom level of the Viewer.
  • Upgrades to the text layout and text rendering engines provide improved results in all text-based effects.
  • Scopes can now be disabled during playback to improve performance.
  • A keyboard command (Ctrl+T) has been added for opening timeline clips in the Trimmer.
  • Opening a timeline clip in the Trimmer now matches the Trimmer playhead position to the timeline playhead position, when possible.
  • Mocha HitFilm has been updated to version 7.5.2.
  • Modifying the Track Select tool with Alt allows you to select everything after the cursor, excluding clips at the cursor position.
  • HitFilm 2021.2 supports integration with VEGAS Pro 19.
  • Boris 3D Objects plugins have been updated to the latest version (2021.5/v14.5.3).
  • Bug Fixes:
  • When using multiple views in the Viewer, now only a single view can be set to active camera.
  • Resizing clips when a transition is also selected now works correctly.
  • HEVC support has been improved, and now handles a wider range of files.
  • The Viewer controls for the Bend geometry effect are now displayed properly.
  • Copying a layer with a parent from one timeline and pasting it to another timeline no longer causes stability issues.
  • Improved the styling of the Viewer controls for editing text, to correct an issue with underlines.
  • Closing the Options dialog no longer shifts focus unexpectedly to the Media panel.
  • Improved support for decoding WMV files.
  • Improved functionality for importing a specific range of images from an image sequence.
  • Layers which are not valid for export, such as grade layers, etc., can no longer be queued for export.
  • Adding 1440p video to a 1080p timeline no longer causes unexpected blurring.
  • Opening a project which contains a merged video file that is now offline no longer causes stability issues.
  • Interface panels which have been floated once again render with a drop shadow.
  • Alembic animation files for 3D models are now read more accurately, and show the correct duration.
  • Improved a styling issue where layer names would sometimes become elided unnecessarily.
  • Full Screen Preview is now hidden when the application is not active.
  • Improved rendering of motion paths for layer positioning in the Viewer.
  • Motion paths for layers with numerous position keyframes now render more quickly.
  • Import speed for camera data, when motion paths are active on the Viewer, has been improved.
  • Improved the styling of the floating Mask controls dialog.
  • Fixed a rare issue that prevented the application from closing completely.
  • The search functionality in the Effects panel has been improved.
  • Improved support for iPhone videos which contain an edit list.
  • Rotating the Text effect no longer distorts the line spacing.
  • The Text effect now updates correctly when the font is changed.
  • Embedded texture maps are now correctly loaded when importing a GLB model.
  • The keyboard shortcuts for exporting the timeline now function correctly.
  • Performance when deleting large quantities of keyframes is improved.
  • Clicking a label in the Prompts & Warnings panel of the Options dialog now toggles the correct checkbox.
  • Individual elements in the Custom Light Flares effect can now be reordered more effectively.
  • The Search box in the Custom Light Flares effect now has a Clear button, to clear the search.
  • Clicking the path for an export task when multiple export tasks are selected now works correctly.
  • The Alpha Mode menu for PBR shaders no longer shows an Unknown option which should not be present.
  • Improved the rendering of spotlights with soft edges, in shadow areas.
  • The Atomic Particles effect now correctly registers imported animation for 3D models.
  • Parade Scopes now fit correctly within the graph.
  • The Parade Scope now shows the correct chroma channels when set to YCbCr color.
  • The Fade behavior now renders the correct frame when its Reveal Length is set to 0%.
  • The tooltip for the Minimize/Maximize button on floated panels has been updated.
  • Clearing the search field in the Effects panel no longer leaves folders open unexpectedly.
  • Undoing the creation of a mask point no longer deselects the mask.
  • The Ratio control in the Audio Compressor effect is now working correctly.
  • The Export Now command no longer starts export of other queued export tasks.
  • The maximize button on floated interface panels now works correctly.
  • Performance of deleting mask path keyframes has been improved.
  • The waveform displayed for merged audio and video is now properly synced with the audio and video.
  • H.264 export of a timeline with an odd number in the pixel dimensions no longer changes the dimensions unexpectedly.
  • HitFilm projects which use the Mocha HitFilm effect now render correctly in VEGAS Pro. (Windows)
  • Deleting multiple selections which include both clips and transitions now correctly deletes the transitions.
  • Improved the rendering speed of Atomic Particles on AMD Mac hardware. (Mac)
  • Support for AE plugins when AE 2021 is installed has been improved. (Mac)
  • Closing HitFilm while the timeline is playing no longer causes stability issues. (Mac)
  • Composite shots containing glTF models now render illumination correctly on the Editor.
  • The keyframe buttons on the Editor now update correctly when the temporal type of keyframes is changed.
  • The title of the Track Rename dialog on Macs running Big Sur now displays correctly. (Mac)
  • Motion paths for layers whose position is altered by behavior effects are now accurately represented in the Viewer.
  • AE plugins now load more quickly on certain systems after HitFilm is launched.
  • Searching repeatedly for add-on effects no longer causes multiple browser tabs to open when the add-on link is clicked.
  • Improved stability while using the Foundry Camera Tracker effect.
  • The viewer gizmo for the Light Flares effect now retains accurate alignment when applied to a rotated clip or plane.
  • The keyboard shortcut for the Ripple Delete command (Opt+Del) now works correctly on Mac systems. (Mac)
  • OFX Effects and OFX Transitions are now differentiated in the Effects panel.
  • OFX transitions no longer cause stability issues on Mac systems. (Mac)
  • Using the Motion Track effect on the editor no longer causes stability issues.
  • Searching for addon in the timeline now includes all add-on effects in the results.

New in HitFilm 2021.1 (16.1.11108.7206) (Mar 18, 2021)

  • Highlights:
  • New in HitFilm Express Version 2021.1:
  • Boris 3D Objects plugins have been updated to the latest version (2021/14.0.2).
  • Bug Fixes:
  • The positioning accuracy of keyframed cameras has been improved.
  • Opening the options of the Custom Light Flares effect no longer causes stability issues.
  • Improved the handling of importing GLTF 3D model animation.
  • Improved OpenCL compatibility for some low-end Windows machines. (PC)
  • The illumination property of the sphere effect no longer shows as invalid in the Controls panel.
  • Deleting the Custom Light Flares effect no longer causes stability issues.
  • GLTF models with the metallic and roughness channels combined in a single image now interpret those channels correctly.
  • Environment maps now work correctly on timelines containing multiple 3D models with different illumination models.
  • The 360 Viewer panel now updates correctly after being repositioned.
  • Improved the handling of cast shadows on Macs with Intel graphics. (Mac)
  • Improved the rendering of lighting on GLTF models.
  • Improved the styling of the Home Screen when loading projects.
  • 3D Models containing multiple groups using different illumination models now render correctly.
  • Recently used effects no longer get added to the Recents category more than once.
  • Deleting an effect no longer adds it to the Recents category.
  • Improved handling of hardware decoding to prevent stability issues with certain ProRes files. (PC)
  • Applying multiple effects from an effects panel search no longer clears the current search.
  • The built-in particle system textures no longer show as invalid in the Controls panel.

New in HitFilm 16.0.10807.58344 (Dec 10, 2020)

  • Enhancements:
  • 3D model formats which support animation no longer generate animation files on import, unless the model includes animation data.
  • Editor tracks can now be renamed by double-clicking on the track name.
  • The GoPro FX Reframe effect has been renamed, and is now GoPro Lens Reframe.
  • The names of imported 3D animation assets are now displayed in the Media panel.
  • The motion blur settings now use a default shutter phase of -90.
  • The default radius for Highpass Sharpen was adjusted, and the blend modes have been reordered based on intensity.
  • The new Export menu provides access to all export functions in a single location.
  • All spinbox values in the interface can now be edited by click-dragging with the mouse.
  • The Export Frame feature now names the image based on the timecode of the frame being exported.
  • The new Remove Unused command deletes all unused assets from the Media panel with a single command.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Adding curves to a layer which contains a mask no longer causes stability issues.
  • Selecting a point layer in the controls for Video Copilot's Optical Flares no longer causes stability issues.
  • Trying to add a preset to a layer which does not support certain types of effects no longer causes stability issues.
  • Opening a new project after creating a text object on the editor no longer causes stability issues.
  • If a timeline is shortened to a timecode which precedes the Out point, the Out point is clamped to fit the new duration.
  • Behavior effects are now added at the bottom of the effects list, when applied to editor sequence objects.
  • Clicking the Reset Master button in Trapcode Particular no longer causes stability issues.
  • Searching for "4 point" in the Effects panel now returns the 4-point gradient in the results.
  • Parenting a camera to a 2D layer which is parented to a 3D layer no longer causes stability issues.
  • Saving a project no longer prevents the font in the Text effect from being changed.
  • Scopes are now only calculated when the Scopes panel is visible.
  • Exporting a project no longer stops the Text effect from updating in the viewer.
  • The Controls panel now updates properly for pasted objects.
  • Making a composite shot from a clip with curves applied no longer causes stability issues.
  • The GoPro Lens Reframe interface is now resized to fit the selected Projection preset.
  • Dragging to reposition the view in GoPro Lens Reframe now moves the view in the expected direction.
  • Eliminated an artifact at the center of the GoPro Lens Reframe effect when running on Intel 600-series graphics.
  • Clarified the wording of some error messages.
  • MPEG-1 .ts video files now import correctly.
  • The export preview now properly renders when the Export panel is re-opened during an ongoing export task.
  • Improved the handling of audio files containing floating-point PCM values.
  • 360° effects can now be searched for in the Effects panel without including the degrees symbol.
  • Media files containing pre-multiplied alpha channels now render correctly in the Trimmer, the Media panel, and the editor thumbnails.
  • Playback in the trimmer now includes the last frame of the video.
  • Editing the border color for a mask is now processed on the viewer immediately.
  • Reduced the bitrates for Instagram export presets.
  • Merging audio from two recordings of the same event with noticeable variations has been improved.
  • The Export Now > Contents command now creates a folder at the chosen location, if the folder doesn't already exist.
  • 3D models using the Override Texture option now properly respect the viewer's downsample mode.
  • The export button is now correctly disabled when there is nothing to export.
  • Repositioning masks now registers correctly, so the mask does not move again when the mouse is clicked.
  • Clicking the Favorite button with multiple effects selected now favorites all selected effects.
  • The large curves interface in the Controls panel now displays correctly when enabled.
  • Selection of a folder in the Export panel presets list is now clearly indicated.
  • Rounded rectangle mask controls now update properly based on the size of the mask.
  • Selecting a foreground layer in Video Copilot's Optical Flares no longer causes stability issues.
  • Double-clicking a mask shape now finalizes the mask after adding it.
  • Resetting an orthographic view now updates to display all objects correctly.
  • Copy-paste now behaves more consistently on the Editor and composite shot timelines.
  • Adding an effect which does not include any controls no longer switches focus to the Controls panel.
  • Added the option to Convert to Point Text/Paragraph Text to the contextual menu on the editor.
  • Switching projects while an export task is ongoing now stops the export.
  • The Apply Matte option in Mocha HitFilm now functions correctly on Mac systems. (Mac)
  • Clicking the Master System button in Trapcode Particular no longer causes stability issues.
  • The editor timeline will now offer to match the resolution of non-media assets, such as a planes, when they are the first object added to the timeline.
  • Improved the styling of properties containing non-editable text, to make it more apparent which properties are read-only.
  • Adding an effect now consistently opens the effect controls in the Controls panel, and selects the object on the timeline.
  • Creating a null in Video Copilot's Element 3D no longer causes stability issues.
  • Creating a composite shot from an audio-only asset now uses the project resolution, rather than a resolution of 1x1.The controls for the Atomic Particles now update correctly when the effect is applied to a 3D model.
  • The controls for the Atomic Particles now update correctly when the effect is applied to a 3D model.
  • Deleting a layer after cut/pasting the layer and source asset no longer causes stability issues.
  • The histogram for the Levels Histogram effect is no longer calculated unless the histogram is visible.
  • Improved the styling for the names of video files, which were being elided unnecessarily on Mac systems. (Mac)
  • The interface now renders correctly when interface tabs are repositioned. (Mac)
  • Zooming the viewer with the mouse wheel is now disabled while creating a mask.
  • New:
  • Commands for importing media and recording voiceover have been added to the File menu.
  • Added an option to sync video and audio tracks when scrolling vertically through the editor timeline.
  • Boris FX BCC 3D Objects plugins have been updated to version 2020.5.
  • The keyboard shortcuts for adjusting the scale of the timeline can now also be used on the timeline in the Controls panel.
  • Mocha HitFilm has been upgraded to version 7.0.5.
  • Added a command to remove all empty tracks on the editor timeline at once.
  • Added support for decoding of HEVC/H.265 video files in the software, and on hardware for systems with supported GPUs.
  • Export Frame functionality has been extensively reworked, with more options and greater control.
  • Voiceover audio can now be recorded directly in HitFilm, through the Media panel or the File menu.
  • The glTF format is now supported for importing 3D models and animation.
  • 3D models now support physically-based rendering, using both Metallic-Roughness and Specular-Glossiness materials.
  • Added support for hardware decoding on Macs with supported graphics hardware. (Mac)

New in HitFilm 15.1.10413.07203 (Aug 20, 2020)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Double-clicking a Transition in the Effects panel no longer causes stability issues.
  • Playback, Exporting, and scrubbing footage no longer cause stability issues with Nvidia hardware decoding enabled. (PC)
  • HE-AAC v2 audio now plays back correctly.

New in HitFilm 15.0.10327.54763 (Aug 6, 2020)

  • New:
  • All ADD-ON effects on the timeline can now be easily found by searching for "addon".
  • A new Preference option allows the root folders of a new layer to be open by default, in the controls panel.
  • Additional plugin presets have been added to the Grid and Lightning & Electricity effects.
  • The zoom options in the Viewer panel now allow a wider range of zoom levels.
  • Added the ability to export audio using the WAV format.
  • Added the GoPro FX Reframe effect, for fully customizing the framing of your 360º footage.
  • Added a Track Select tool, to select everything to the left or right of the playhead.
  • New mask shapes allow you to create and customize Rounded Rectangle, Polygon, and Star shaped masks.
  • The Crop / Pan & Zoom effect allows you to crop the contents of a clip, and animate the crop to control which area is shown.
  • Four new templates for lower thirds have been added: Banners, Flashy Double, Peeking with Line, and Smooth Blocks.
  • Enhancements:
  • Image sequences can now be imported by dragging one or more images from the sequence into the Media panel.
  • Image Sequences can now be imported using the Import button, by selecting a single image from the sequence.
  • Import image sequences by selecting a file or a range of files in a folder.
  • The layout of the menus in the top menu bar has been improved.
  • Paste Attributes now asks before duplicating the attributes on the source.
  • The Text tool now allows multiple customizable outlines.
  • Upgraded the X-audio component of the installer, to eliminate an error some users were seeing on install.
  • CTRL+W now closes the current composite shot, and CTRL+Shift+W closes all open composite shots.
  • The zoom controls for scaling the timeline have been refactored and improved.
  • Improved performance of embedded composite shots and grade layers through caching.
  • The graphic interface for the Curves control is now available in two sizes, small and large.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • The error messages shown when an export folder is not available are now more accurate.
  • PCM audio in DV-AVI files now conforms more reliably. (PC)
  • Right-clicking item in the top menus no longer displays menu contents incorrectly.
  • Improved rendering accuracy when using Intel Iris graphics for hardware decoding. (PC)
  • The scopes effect no longer causes stability issues.
  • Using the arrow keys while editing a text layer no longer causes stability issues.
  • Eliminated an uncommon stability issue with the audio meters during Trimmer playback.
  • The frame rate of MXF files is more accurately detected on import.
  • Exclude. Duplicate of 13854 above.
  • Locked audio tracks can no longer be edited using the audio mixer panel.
  • The Float option in the panel burger menu is now correctly disabled after the panel has been floated.
  • Restoring the Audio Mixer panel in the interface layout no longer causes stability issues.
  • Animated textures applied to 3D models now respect the start frame of the texture layer.
  • Playback of the Denoise effect no longer causes stability issues.
  • Adding a mask point no longer causes multiple items to be added to the History.
  • User created Export Presets can now be selected as the default export preset through the export menu without requiring a restart.
  • Applying an animation file to a 3D model no longer affects the responsiveness of the software interface.
  • Fixed the text styling in error messages which may appear when opening a project whose name contains a degrees symbol.
  • Adjusting the Roundness of a mask containing bezier handles no longer causes unexpected distortion.
  • Export of AAC audio no longer fails when an incompatible bitrate is selected, instead the closest supported bitrate is used.
  • Unsupported audio sample rates were removed from the Export options.
  • Updated the pre-render icon in the Media Panel for high-DPI displays.
  • Improved performance of 3D models using the FBX format.
  • Projects containing composite shots with large numbers of layers now open more quickly.
  • The trimmer now properly retains focus when the cursor is moved over the timeline. (Mac)
  • Improved the layout of the Background Color swatch, in the Options panel.
  • The home page can no longer be used to browse the internet.
  • Exporting using a different sample rate than your timeline will no longer result in truncated audio.
  • New mask points can now be created correctly, regardless of which view you are using.
  • Improved the layout of the color Labels tab of the Options panel.
  • Animation behaviors have been moved into the behaviors folder, where you would expect them.
  • The preview shown for text layers, while they are being trimmed on the editor, is now the correct size.
  • The Pin button now pins the Controls panel from one timeline open, when another timeline is selected.
  • Dragging vertically or horizontally now resizes a mask along a fixed axis.
  • The software can no longer be closed while the Options dialog, or any other modal dialog, is open. (Mac)
  • The option to paste effects via the right-click contextual menu is no longer enabled when it should not be.
  • You can now paste text into a template using the CTRL+V shortcut.
  • Objects on the editor timeline no longer show a Behaviors group in their controls.
  • The Effects menu in HitFilm Express now shows an Add-on label next to all add-on effects.
  • The project templates and export presets for Instagram have been updated to their current specifications.
  • The drop zone highlight is now displayed accurately when moving a panel of the interface.
  • Favorited effects are now retained more reliably in the Favorites panel.
  • Users are now warned when trying to set keyboard shortcuts which would conflict with existing shortcuts.
  • Adding an effect from the Effects menu to an editor object now correctly opens the effect controls in the controls panel.
  • You can now use the tab key to move between options in the autosave recovery dialog.
  • Recovered projects now use the same name shown in the Recovery dialog.
  • It is no longer possible to create timelines which exceed the maximum supported frame rate of the software.
  • Added a 'Paste' option into the right-click contextual menu for the Effects property group.
  • The ESC key now correctly closes the Effects pop-up. (Mac)
  • Right-click options now work correctly in the Effects pop-up window.
  • Opening a project which contains an unlicensed panel (such as scopes) no longer causes stability issues.
  • Updated the icons used in the effects pop-up, for High DPI displays.
  • Corrected the styling of the tooltip displayed for the Color bit depth controls in the Options panel.
  • The export queue now correctly aligns presets for completed tasks and pending tasks.
  • The overlay used when moving panels is now properly centered in the panel, for optimum visibility.
  • The search bar in the Effects pop-up window now supports input from IMEs.
  • Pausing an export at 100% progress no longer causes it to become permanently unresponsive.
  • All export errors are now correctly indicated on the program's taskbar icon. (PC)
  • The Orbit tool is now correctly displayed for all Viewer angles which support it, when multiple views are enabled.
  • Text-only Behaviors can no longer be pasted onto non-text objects.
  • Using an image with an embedded alpha channel as a bump map for a 3D model no longer corrupts the lighting of the model.
  • Improved the layout and styling of the Text panel.
  • Selecting multiple keyframes using the CTRL modifier now works correctly.
  • The Fade to Color transition no longer overexposes the footage to which it is applied.
  • The Export panel now supports export times exceeding 24 hours.
  • Creating a text layer using the New Layer Menu now correctly selects the Text tool so you can type immediately.
  • Creating a composite shot from an image which exceeds the software's maximum supported resolution now respects the aspect ratio of the image.
  • The "match editor timeline to media" prompt is no longer shown after "do not show again" is selected.
  • Mask outlines are now displayed correctly when multiple masks are selected.
  • Showing or hiding the Scopes panel no longer impacts RAM Previews.
  • Keyboard shortcuts for all viewer tools now work correctly.
  • ALT+arrow keys no longer unexpectedly moves focus in the controls panel property trees.
  • Resetting an effect no longer affects the Transform settings for the layer containing the effect.
  • Tooltips are no longer displayed while rubber band selections are being made.
  • Hovering the cursor over keyframes or bezier handles on the timeline no longer changes the cursor icon when the Selection tool is not active.
  • Updated the styling of the drop indicators shown when adding objects to the timeline.
  • The shortcut to convert a media file to a composite shot (CTRL+M) has been enabled in the Media panel.
  • Deleting media from the Media Panel using the keyboard shortcut now works correctly after resetting the interface layout. (Mac)
  • Rubber-band selecting multiple mask points no longer creates visual errors on systems using AMD graphics.
  • Improved performance of creating the Effects panel.

New in HitFilm 14.3.9931.38452 (Apr 20, 2020)

  • Enhancements:
  • The File > Export option now defaults to exporting the entire contents of the timeline, rather than exporting the In/Out area.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Performance and stability of FBX models in the software has been improved.
  • Composite shots deleted in the Media panel no longer appear in the Viewer, or cause stability issues.
  • Motion blur now works correctly with FBX models.
  • Editing the timeline location of keyframes on a parented layer no longer causes stability issues.
  • The Gamma handle on the Levels Histogram effect now displays correctly.
  • Cancelling the render of a composite shot containing ambient occlusion no longer causes stability issues.
  • Exported files will no longer be removed from your hard drive without warning when HitFilm is closed.
  • Changing the configuration of multiple displays no longer causes dialogs to open offscreen and be inaccessible. (PC)
  • The YouTube 1080p export preset now uses a Level of 5.1, for improved compatibility with older video players.
  • Composite shots containing the Speed/Duration tool now render correctly.
  • Improved a rare stability issue involving deleting media from the media panel.
  • When a user switches timelines, the scopes now update correctly to represent the contents of the current timeline.
  • Pre-rendering a composite shot now accurately includes all frames, without duplicates.
  • Using the mouse wheel to zoom the Viewer when the frame contains reflections no longer causes stability issues.
  • The font used in Parade Scopes now supports High DPI / Retina displays.

New in HitFilm 14.2.9727.07202 (Feb 24, 2020)

  • Bug Fixes:
  • Improved compatibility with AAC media, so it imports correctly.
  • Improved compatibility with ProRes files, so the ProRes 4444 codec now imports correctly.
  • Improved stability of AMD hardware decoding. (PC)
  • Uploading crash reports will no longer fail and give network errors. (PC)
  • Improved performance of hardware decoding when the timeline contains duplicated clips. (PC)
  • Using NVIDIA hardware decoding will no longer cause some clips to be displayed upside down in the viewer. (PC)
  • Using NVIDIA hardware decoding during export no longer causes stability issues. (PC)
  • NVIDIA Hardware decoding renders certain files more accurately, which were previously corrupted on the Viewer. (PC)

New in HitFilm 14.1.9713.52946 (Jan 16, 2020)

  • Styling of the interface has been updated with a new default light theme.
  • Access to the Home and Edit screens is moved to the Window menu.
  • Imerge project files in the HitFilm media panel can be right-clicked and opened in Imerge for editing.
  • GPU accelerated hardware decoding for video files is now supported for exporting on Intel, Nvidia, and AMD GPUs. (PC)
  • The font 'Inter', which is used in the interface, is now installed with the software.
  • The View menu has been replaced with the Window menu.
  • A menu has been added to the tab of each Panel, to aid in interface customization.
  • Export has been integrated into the main Edit interface, through additional export options on the timeline, and a new Export panel.
  • Imerge project files are now compatible with HitFilm, and can be imported and used as media.
  • Clicking the green plus icon next to Effects in the controls panel now opens an Insert menu, which can be used to add effects.
  • Composite Shots can now be created instantly from the Media panel, using the new Composite Shot button.
  • The color of masks can now be changed per mask, making it easier to keep track of multiple masks.
  • A new Effects menu in the top toolbar provides access to all effects, and stores the 5 most recently used effects for reuse.
  • The Text panel now includes options for All Caps, Small Caps, Superscript and Subscript.
  • HitFilm will now open files saved in VEGAS Effects.
  • VEGAS Image files can now be opened in HitFilm.
  • A Templates button has been added to the media panel, for easier access to templates.
  • A button for deleting the OFX Cache has been added to the Cache tab of the Options window.
  • A mini audio meter has been added to the Viewer, so audio levels can be checked at any time.
  • A visible notification has been added to the viewer, when effects are disabled by the currently selected quality profile.
  • When effects including a color picker are dragged onto the viewer, the color on which you drop the effect will be auto-selected.
  • Improved support for multithreaded rendering during pre-rendering and export.
  • A shortcut (U) has been added to reveal keyframed or modified properties. Press U once to show keyframed properties, twice to show edited properties, and three times to revert to showing all properties.
  • You can now use drag and drop to add 2D Effects to layers in the viewer.
  • Right-clicking a VEGAS Image file in the HitFilm media panel now allows you to open the file directly into VEGAS Image for editing.
  • Added support for 10-bit H.264 video files from the Panasonic GH5.
  • Hardware accelerated video decoding is now available for Windows systems running AMD graphics cards. (PC)
  • Enhancements:
  • Behavior effects can now be used on the Editor timeline.
  • Improved user access to the Activation app, through the Options dialog.
  • Improved export performance by decoupling encoding from rendering and readback during the export process.
  • The Auto Save recovery dialog has been adjusted, to improve clarity and functionality.
  • When a nested composite shot is opened, the position of the playhead is now retained from the parent timeline.
  • The Panels in the View > Panels menu are now listed alphabetically.
  • Multiple layers can now be toggled in a single movement, by click-dragging across the toggle buttons.
  • Double-clicking a Mask shape now adds a perfectly centered mask the exact size of the frame.
  • Double-clicking an effect in the effects panel will now apply the effect to the currently selected layer.
  • The decoding process for AAC audio files has been updated.
  • The icon indicating Offline Media has been updated.
  • Additional zoom levels have been added to the zoom menus in the Viewer and the Trimmer panels.
  • The Trimmer will now resize to fit when the panel size is adjusted.
  • Improved handling of auto save and project recovery.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • Improved accuracy of rendering of layers which have a camera tracker applied.
  • The bit depth for 16-bit images is now displayed correctly.
  • Support for 64-bit PNG files has been added.
  • Clarified the wording of the error message displayed when an export runs out of disk space.
  • Duplicated export tasks are now numbered sequentially.
  • Pasting a cube shaped force onto a particle simulator layer no longer causes stability issues.
  • Adding a deflector to a particle simulator layer no longer causes stability issues.
  • The minimum size of the interface on High-DPI displays has been adjusted.
  • Lightened the default timeline color applied to assets which are added to the timeline.
  • Image sequences using 16-bit per channel color now render accurately.
  • A : B searching can now be used to narrow the search results on the timeline and in the insert menu.
  • Using an IME for non-latin characters no longer causes stability issues.
  • The Export queue, when opened, now auto-scrolls to the most recently added task.
  • A typographical error in the installation process has been corrected.
  • Improved selection and resizing of very small objects on the editor timeline.
  • Improved the sorting of items in the export preset list whose names include numerals.
  • Improved the sorting of items in the effects panel whose names include numerals.
  • Improved the sorting of items in the media panel whose names include numerals.
  • The transform property group in the controls for Editor timeline objects has been placed after the effects property group, to accurately reflect the render order.
  • Improved rendering of the interface during the process of moving panels.
  • Improved the Mac handling of projects saved on Windows using absolute file paths. (Mac)
  • Changed the default export location which is used when the specified export location is not available.
  • AAC Audio files now load correctly.
  • Moving objects on the timeline no longer causes them to become deselected.
  • The shortcut for advancing 10 frames is now working again.
  • The zoom controls in the layer panel now give more expected results.
  • OpenGL errors no longer show multiple error dialogs.
  • Pre-rendered footage will now correctly display audio conform errors, when necessary.
  • Improved performance of hardware decoded video playback.
  • Using CTRL+C in the import dialog after opening the Edit menu no longer causes stability issues.
  • Dragging a marquee to select multiple layers now works when the bottom layer is locked.
  • Keyboard shortcuts for Locking and Unlocking layers have been moved to the Timeline category.
  • Typing Japanese text containing a first word longer than the line wrap width no longer causes stability issues.
  • Improved the search function in the Effects panel, to provide more logical results.
  • Dragging the menu bar at the top of the Mac interface now moves the window.
  • The control panel no longer displays contents if nothing is selected.
  • The selected property for each timeline is now remembered when switching between timelines.
  • The viewer panel now updates correctly after the color depth is changed and the panel is floated. (PC)
  • Improved the accuracy of the RAM preview indicator.
  • HitFilm no longer allows you to move the playhead past the final frame of the timeline.
  • Corrected an issue which caused the framerate of certain MP4 files to load incorrectly.
  • The styling on the Delete Workspace dialog has been improved.
  • The zoom menus in the Trimmer and Viewer no longer display unselectable zoom levels.
  • Performance of the Unlock All keyboard shortcut has been improved.
  • Improved performance of using the mouse scroll wheel to adjust the timeline zoom on Mac systems. (Mac)
  • Editing text properties no longer alters unselected text.
  • The size of the text cursor is now based on the currently selected text size.
  • The open tab in non-focused interface panels is no longer marked as active.
  • Constrained shape masks can now be dragged in any direction from the origin point.
  • The Delete button in the media panel is now disabled when nothing in the panel is selected.
  • Double-clicking on offline media in the media panel no longer moves focus to the trimmer.
  • The contents of the Lifetime panel are now restored, when switching from the Editor to a composite shot with a particle effect selected.
  • Improved handling of MOV files on Windows, to correct some import issues. (PC)
  • The LUT effect is now properly limited by layer masks. Areas outside of the masks are no longer affected.
  • Styling has been improved when renaming export presets.
  • List mode in the media panel now uses the correct icons for audio files.
  • Improved support for FBX files to alleviate material conflicts.
  • The Text panel now displays the correct font for text layers, when a project is moved between a PC and a Mac.
  • Improved the handling of textures on 3D models to increase consistency of results and eliminate some flickering issues.
  • RAM previews are now correctly synced with the timeline contents.
  • Text spacing is now consistent on the editor and composite shot timelines.
  • Search results in the Effects panel now include folders.
  • Converting a mask point from locked curved to unlocked curved no longer moves the handles of the point.
  • Improved the styling of the origin point matrix in the layout panel.
  • Improved the consistency of text character spacing.
  • Text layers with the text size set to 0 are no longer selected every time you click in the viewer.
  • The Color Correction Wheels effect no longer swaps blue and green when using the wheels to make adjustments.
  • Disabling the auto-save feature in the Options dialog now correctly disables the other autosave options as well.
  • Export presets whose names have been edited now update correctly in the export queue when a project is re-opened.
  • The Export preview now displays at the correct resolution on High DPI displays.
  • Export tasks will now provide a warning for any offline media in the timeline being exported.
  • Export errors are no longer clipped, so the entire message can be read.
  • Paste Attributes no longer allows you to paste in cases where no properties will be changed.
  • Timeline objects copied by dragging are now selected after the duplication is complete.
  • When using IME for languages with non-Latin characters, entering numeric values no longer offers autocomplete suggestions.
  • Suspending an export no longer causes stability issues.
  • Improved stability during the export process.
  • Adjusted the styling of the current frame number, when the timecode is set to frames.
  • Keyframes being edited on the timeline will no longer be hidden behind unselected keyframes.
  • Changing the sort order in the media panel now updates the sorted list correctly.
  • Keyframe handles no longer disappear when the project bit depth is changed.
  • Improved support for importing image sequences containing file names of different lengths.
  • Creating a composite shot by adding a particle system to the editor now creates a single history event.
  • Scaling a plane on a single axis no longer creates unwanted transparency.
  • Opening a project containing OFX plugins no longer causes stability issues.
  • Composite shot timelines can now be floated out of the main interface.
  • Motion blur now updates correctly when the framerate of the timeline is increased.
  • Click+dragging the visibility of multiple layers no longer affects layers on other timelines.
  • The Recent Effects menu now lists the most recently used effects chronologically from top to bottom.
  • Selecting an effect in the Favorites folder no longer causes unwanted scrolling in the effects panel.
  • Creating a new project with the timeline container floated no longer causes stability issues.
  • Adding an effect to multiple items at once no longer creates multiple items in the history panel.
  • Launching the software with a Favorited OFX effect not loaded no longer causes stability issues.
  • The favorites menu for effects is no longer permanently disabled.
  • Closing HitFilm after using a Video Copilot effect in a previous session no longer causes stability issues. (Mac)
  • Estimated time to complete exports updates more accurately at the end of export.
  • Improved rendering of masks on systems with AMD graphics.
  • Favorited transitions no longer appear in the effects menu.
  • The effects menu now works for adding effects to the controls panel, as well as to timeline objects.
  • The export command dialog now auto-populates to the default export directory.
  • The auto-save dialog no longer appears if the auto-save option is disabled.
  • Media using a different resolution than the project now renders correctly using downsampled viewer resolutions.
  • Effects icons are no longer displayed when the native Mac menu bar is used. (Mac)
  • Improved the rendering of mask curves while the mask is being drawn.
  • Improved the styling of the background color swatch, in the viewer options menu.
  • Viewer now correctly recalculates zoom when the project dimensions are changed.
  • Improved the styling of the effects search popup.
  • Remove Stock Background now removes white backgrounds more accurately.
  • Improved support for video files created by OBS.
  • Large media previews are downsampled correctly in the viewer, as they are adjusted on the editor timeline.
  • Resizing the viewer no longer causes an infinite render loop in the zoom menu.
  • Recent plugins are now remembered when HitFilm is closed and reopened.
  • MP4 files using a level of 6.1 will now load correctly.
  • Improved rendering of high resolution files when viewer resolution is set to low quality/resolution profiles.
  • Reduced the contrast of the checkerboard in the viewer, to reduce distractions from the content.
  • Adjusted the color of the asset duration bars, which indicate the unused portions of a layer on the timeline.
  • Improved rendering of the blue box surrounding the viewer when it is the active panel.

New in HitFilm 13.1.9319.49035 (Sep 30, 2019)

  • Implemented integration between HitFilm 13 and VEGAS Pro 17. (PC)
  • New Color options for media files allow you to switch between Studio levels and computer levels, to ensure accurate color. (PC)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • VEGAS Pro integration now supports audio. (PC)
  • Using VEGAS Pro integration with drop-frame source files no longer causes invalid frame rates. (PC)
  • Home page web links no longer cause stability issues.
  • Restored the contextual menu for motion paths on the Viewer.
  • Adding masks to layers whose visibility is toggled off once again works correctly.
  • Using the mouse wheel to navigate the value graph no longer causes stability issues.
  • Drag and drop of an .OBJ asset onto the timeline no longer causes stability issues.
  • All three position values now display correctly for 3D text layers.
  • Clip position now updates correctly while dragging a clip beyond the visible area of the timeline.
  • Dragging an audio clip below the master track no longer causes stability issues.
  • Deleting failed export tasks from the Export Queue no longer causes stability issues.
  • The Spatial Interpolation options are restored to the right-click menu for timeline objects.
  • Closing the application immediately after creating a mask no longer causes stability issues.
  • Dragging a layer from one composite shot to another no longer causes stability issues.

New in HitFilm 13.0.9126.07201 (Sep 5, 2019)

  • Added the ability to lock tracks on the editor timeline, and to lock layers in composite shot timelines.
  • Added a Strength slider to the LUT effect, to control the intensity of the LUT.
  • The ribbon bar now provides information on what updates are available.
  • Selecting "Delete media cache" when no project is opened no longer requires HitFilm to be relaunched.
  • Upgraded Mocha HitFilm to version 6.0.3
  • Added the Highpass Sharpen tool originally developed for Imerge Pro.
  • Added support for multiple audio streams in video files.
  • Restyled the Options dialog for improved legibility.
  • The Fill Color effect now uses a default value of 100% for the Blend Amount.
  • The name of the "Import as Comp" option for templates is changed to "Edit".
  • Masks can now be created and edited on the Editor timeline, without a composite shot being required.
  • Increased maximum supported resolution to 4096 x 2160 (DCI 4K).
  • Bug fixes:
  • Loading MP3 files with multiple ID3 tags no longer causes an error.
  • HitFilm now confirms that all changes to the project are saved before exiting.
  • Improved audio sync for files captured by screen recording software.
  • Commands which open File Explorer or Finder windows no longer open multiple windows.
  • MP4 video files now decode properly on Xeon processors.
  • Effects containing layer pickers with unselected layers now display correctly in opened projects.
  • The Puppet effect no longer displays layer-only properties when used on the Editor timeline.
  • Cineform .mov files exported on the Mac now properly display alpha channel transparency data. (Mac)
  • Improved compatibility with .cube LUT files from Sony.
  • Full screen mode now maximizes use of available screen space. (PC)
  • Showing an exported file in the Finder no longer causes an error. (Mac)
  • Rain on Glass no longer shows layer picker for the Environment Map when used on the Editor timeline.
  • Publishing controls that don't contain keyframes now properly displays the Publish icon.
  • Layer names remain legible regardless of what label color is selected.
  • Published properties are low correctly labeled when a project is loaded.
  • Property names used in templates now display correctly when the property name is edited.
  • Text layers now display the correct colors when motion blur is applied.
  • Mocha HitFilm now launches correctly from saved projects.
  • Improved video playback performance when GPU acceleration is not in use. (PC)
  • The order of default color labels is now more logically arranged.
  • Footage created using NVIDIA Shadowplay containing audio at 312kbs now loads correctly.
  • Right-clicking a text layer with the Slice tool selected no longer causes a crash.
  • Holding CTRL when the slice tool is active now correctly allows you to create keyframes on the audio envelope.
  • The distribute tools now factor in layer order when positioning multiple layers.
  • Improved compatibility of .m4a files.
  • Rendering a particle effect using another layer as a texture source no longer causes stability issues.
  • Changed the alignment of the Close button.
  • Deleting templates from the media panel which have been edited on the timeline no longer causes stability issues.
  • Added shortcut key options for the Publish and Unpublish features. No default shortcut is assigned.
  • The value graph now defaults to inactive, in the control panel.
  • Editing the quality profiles in the options dialog no longer causes stability issues.
  • Click-dragging on the editor timeline to select multiple objects or keyframes now works correctly.
  • Deleting an object from the editor sequence when both the object and its keyframes are selected no longer causes stability issues.
  • Adjusted the background color of the YUV Color Wheels to be consistent with other effects.
  • When dragging multiple layers through the layer stack, the original order of the layers is now properly retained.
  • J and L cuts on the editor timeline now work correctly.
  • Improved decoding of .mp4 files, to eliminate codec corruption that would sometimes be displayed.
  • Particle layers now update properly when a parent layer or dependent layer is modified.
  • Sorting the Export Queue by duration now works correctly.
  • MOV files using the Cineform codec now load correctly. (PC)
  • Importing numerous media files no longer causes audio conforming errors.
  • Pasting a comp containing an asset that was removed after the comp was copied no longer causes stability issues.
  • The right-click contextual menu for templates no longer includes unavailable commands (cut/copy/duplicate).
  • Maximize now updates correctly on Windows 8.1 when the taskbar is moved. (PC)
  • HitFilm now correctly supports the Auto-hide Taskbar function of Windows. (PC)
  • The right-click contextual menu of an object created by linking two separate media objects no longer shows the Properties option.
  • When new assets are imported, they are now automatically selected in the media panel.
  • Importing a template from another project using the "Import composite shot" now retains the published template status.
  • Undoing the deletion of an asset from the media panel no longer causes stability issues.
  • Mask controls are no longer duplicated unnecessarily.
  • Pasting a template that has been deleted from the media panel no longer causes stability issues.
  • Creating a Light layer when a mask tool is selected no longer switches to the Selection tool.
  • Templates present on the Editor timeline which are no longer in the Media panel can no longer be pre-rendered.
  • Updated the appearance of the MPEG-2 Warning icon in the media panel, for HighDPI displays.
  • Click-drag to adjust values in the text panel once again works correctly.
  • Masks now display the same controls on the timeline and in the control panel.
  • Editing the text contained in a template no longer causes stability issues.
  • The playhead and timeline now display correctly when new media is added to the end of the editor timeline.
  • Improved the styling of the breadcrumb trail for the Lifetime property.
  • Adding mask points after relinking media no longer causes stability issues.
  • The Delete button in the media panel is now disabled if nothing is selected.
  • Deleting an asset from the media panel when a timeline instance of the asset is parented to another layer no longer causes stability issues.
  • The viewer no longer displays controls for offline assets.
  • Installing a template created with a newer version of the software no longer causes stability issues.
  • Resizing the Options dialog now renders correctly.

New in HitFilm 12.3.8815.07201 (Apr 17, 2019)

  • Enhancements:
  • When multiple objects are selected, performing a CTRL+click on one will now deselect it.
  • Improved the results of Merge Audio/Video for certain files that previously had difficulty merging.
  • Improved loading performance, and feedback of loading progress, for projects with large amounts of imported media.
  • Improved the layout of the Text panel elements when the panel is resized.
  • Media panel previews are now generated consistently when importing or reloading media.
  • Improved sync accuracy of the Merge Audio/Video function.
  • Improved software decoding for certain MOV and MP4 video files.
  • Text layers involving geometry effects and motion blur now accept illumination from multiple lights. (Mac)
  • Improved loading of very large files on Mac systems.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • The viewer now updates correctly when the editor timeline settings are matched to media.
  • When a thread crash occurs, the software now closes instead of continuing to run in an unstable state. (PC)
  • ALT+dragging a timeline object now moves the object without duplicating it.
  • In the Options screen, changing the Time Format setting in the Export tab now correctly updates the export screen.
  • Manually entering timecode now correctly takes you to the entered timecode.
  • The viewer now updates properly when the dimensions of a composite shot are changed.
  • Images from iPhone SE now import right side up.
  • Importing footage recorded with VLC no longer causes stability issues.
  • Using the B shortcut to add a clip to the timeline now works when the media panel is active.
  • Media panel previews are no longer generated if the Media panel is in list mode.
  • Cursor size no longer changes unexpectedly when drag-and-dropping media on a High DPI display. (PC)
  • Various compatibility issues when loading files with specific compression settings have been resolved.
  • Keyboard shortcuts for timeline color labels now work correctly when the Layout panel is open.
  • Implemented High DPI support for elements of the new Title and Template system where it was lacking.
  • The Next Frame button on the viewer is now disabled when the playhead is on the last frame of the timeline.
  • Screen recordings created using Mixer import correctly once again.
  • Matching timeline to media removes audio conformed to the previous sample rate so audio plays back correctly.
  • Removed the unnecessary ampersand from the tooltips for Open and Save buttons.
  • Enabling anti-aliasing no longer cause stability issues.
  • Videos recorded with mobile devices now load with the correct orientation.
  • Enabling motion blur on the editor no longer causes stability issues.
  • Importing multiple EXR files no longer causes stability issues. (PC)
  • Waveforms on the editor timeline will no longer render during playback.
  • Replaced the degree symbol in the Color Temperature property with a K, for Kelvin.
  • Opening projects containing Atomic particles on a system running MacOS Mojave no longer causes stability issues. (Mac)
  • Error messages originating from effects being rendered no longer cause stability issues.

New in HitFilm 12.1.8620.42247 (Mar 12, 2019)

  • Enhancements:
  • The Undo/Redo and Save buttons have been restored to the menu bar.
  • The menu containing options for the appearance of Editor tracks has been reconfigured.
  • Improved the alignment of keyframes in the value graph while scrolling.
  • Improved the way in which text is displayed on the export progress bar.
  • Visibility of mask curve handles has been improved.
  • Improved playback performance on the Editor timeline.
  • Added a default color label option for Grade layers.
  • Improved the alignment and positioning of controls in the Track panel.
  • Improved render accuracy in the viewer for footage that does not match the timeline resolution.
  • Changed the Export Progress bar color when export is completed, to more easily identify finished exports in the queue.
  • Fixed the layout of the transport controls so that the Previous Frame and Next Frame buttons are side by side.
  • Improved the rendering and functionality of the dialog that warns of a system below the minimum requirements.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • H.264 media no longer displays upside down during playback.
  • The interface now displays correctly on older Intel graphics processors.
  • The styling of tooltips is now consistent in the viewer and graphs.
  • 3D models using environment maps now export correctly.
  • The dialog warning of missing features in a project is now styled correctly.
  • All media cache files are now properly deleted when HitFilm is closed.
  • The freehand Mask tool is now properly disabled for 3D unrolled layers.
  • Using the mouse wheel in the value graph while holding CTRL+ Shift no longer causes the interface to freeze.
  • Applying Levels Histogram to a layer in a nested composite shot no longer causes an unending render request.
  • Clicking in the viewer no longer creates an unnecessary render request.
  • Corrected the color of the ADD-ON button in HitFilm Express.
  • Copying, publishing, and resetting multiple animated properties now works correctly.
  • HitFilm no longer launches on unsupported virtual machines or remote desktops where it cannot run correctly.
  • Properties option is restored to the contextual menu for objects on the Editor timeline.
  • Pre-render options are restored to the contextual menu for objects on the Editor timeline.
  • Maximizing the interface now properly fills the screen on certain Intel HD hardware that previously displayed incorrectly.

New in HitFilm 12.1.8620.42247 (Feb 21, 2019)

  • Improved performance of looped playback in the viewer.
  • Deleting the queue's export tasks no longer causes stability issues.
  • The interface now displays correctly on Intel Generation 3 graphics processors. (PC)
  • The playhead no longer jumps to the start of a layer when you playback a composite shot.

New in HitFilm 11.0.8319.47197 (Nov 20, 2018)

  • The Neon path effect no longer has alignment issues when taking its shape from a text layer.

New in HitFilm 10.1.8309.07202 (Nov 13, 2018)

  • Bug Fix

New in HitFilm 10.0.8218.60494 (Nov 2, 2018)

  • Enhancements:
  • Improved rendering of all fonts, so spacing and other properties are consistently respected.
  • Transitions are no longer limited to 5 second duration.
  • Bug Fixes:
  • The font list now properly recognizes and lists all fonts installed on the system.
  • All font styles are now listed for non-English Windows localizations.
  • OpenType fonts now appear correctly in the font menu.
  • Improved drag and drop behavior when replacing transitions.
  • 3D models no longer clip incorrectly when stored in an embedded comp set to 3D Unrolled.
  • 3D models applied to particles can now be correctly illuminated by Environment Maps.
  • Creation of mask points is improved, to provide better control over their curved or linear status.
  • Selecting a comp as a material source layer no longer causes stability issues.
  • Improved editing of text layers in the Viewer panel.
  • Improved rendering of mask controls on layers which do not match the timeline resolution.
  • Improved editing of complex text characters, for example 'ñ' is now edited as a single character, rather than as two.
  • Trimmer no longer hangs when you try to open a plane or other non-media asset.
  • The Use Audio and Use Video options in the trimmer now update correctly.
  • Fonts containing multiple styles now display all styles correctly in the text panel.
  • Some fonts which would jumble characters when a specific style was selected now display all characters properly.
  • Accuracy of clicking to create a new text layer on High-DPi displays has been improved.
  • Editing the left indentation of a text layer now updates properly, without the cursor disappearing.
  • Corrected an issue with the maximum dimensions when creating export presets.
  • Adding mask points when Path animation is enabled no longer causes stability issues.
  • Viewer now updates to show results while editing transitions.
  • Click-drag to rubberband select multiple points in the Layer panel now works correctly.

New in HitFilm 9.1.8023.07201 (Sep 5, 2018)

  • The Trimmer now displays the playhead location while you preview an audio clip.
  • The Trimmer now displays the In and Out points on an audio clip, so you can easily select a specific portion for use.
  • Toggle buttons on the trimmer allow you to easily view the audio waveform of a video clip.
  • Buttons have been added to the Trimmer to add only audio or only video to the timeline.
  • The default project size has been changed to 1920x1080.
  • All effects included in add-on packs now display in HitFilm Express and render with a watermark.
  • When opening a project that uses features not available in your current version, improved messages clarify what is missing.
  • Integration with Vegas 16 has been added.
  • The swatch for the default Viewer Background Color now displays properly in the Viewer Options menu.
  • The timebar now consistently renders correctly on High DPI displays.
  • Select All has been improved to only select visible layers.
  • The Auto Scale button for the Value Graph is now only enabled when the value graph is visible.
  • The Options dialog now remembers its size and state when re-opened.
  • When the Trimmer is first shown, it now properly displays the current media.
  • The "70s Photo" preset is no longer missing from HitFilm Express.
  • Existing versions of .hfp and .hfcs files are now protected from overwrite if there is an error during the save process.
  • Renaming a composite shot no longer causes unwanted change to the case of the text.
  • The search box in the Project panel of the Export screen is now properly cleared when the Project panel is reloaded.
  • The Project tab of the Export screen now properly remembers its layout when the software is closed and relaunched.
  • The Home screen will no longer flash white before its content loads.
  • Fixed several spelling errors in tooltips.
  • Right-clicking a layer containing a single point mask no longer causes stability issues.
  • Exporting individual clips from the timeline works correctly again.

New in HitFilm 9.0.7813.07206 (Jul 19, 2018)

  • HitFilm can now export in the background, while users continue working on their project.
  • The End-User License Agreement has been updated to be GDPR compliant.
  • Timelines can now be added to the Export queue from the Export screen, an export preview has been added, and the difference between built-in export presets and user presets has been clarified.
  • Enhancements:
  • The Export tab now shows the number of export tasks currently in the queue.
  • The Export queue may now optionally remove known media extensions from the names of composite shots that are added to the queue.
  • The Elapsed Time and Remaining Time columns may now optionally use standard timecode to display their values.
  • Proxy has been renamed to Pre-Render within the program, to clarify its purpose.
  • Interface tabs are now easier to read.
  • Improved the appearance of the Viewer Controls for the Bend Geometry effect on Windows systems. (PC)
  • Unselected items can now be right-clicked when the slice tool is active.
  • AVI export presets have been improved so they properly validate DV settings before exporting. (PC)
  • Trying to export an incompatible timeline using DV-AVI export presets now displays a warning rather than just causing the export to fail. (PC)
  • Bug Fixes:
  • A rare error involving duplicate export tasks has been resolved.
  • Composite shot names can now display 4-bit unicode characters correctly.
  • Tabbing between fields in the text panel now works as intended.
  • All video clips now appear correctly on the editor, regardless of the zoom level.
  • Keyboard shortcuts now work properly on the Export screen.
  • Improved clarity of the error message shown when you try to export to a nonexistent folder.
  • Selection and deselection of multiple items on the Editor now works correctly.
  • Values in the Layout Panel now display correctly when scrubbed.
  • Mask points added to a curve now correctly assume the curved style, rather than being linear.
  • Double-clicking expansion arrows in the effects tree will no longer open the import dialog.
  • Composite shot timelines now autoscroll if necessary, when moving a layer vertically through the stack.
  • The Media Properties dialog now displays encoding information for Cineform clips correctly on Mac systems. (Mac)
  • CTRL-Clicking multiple assets on the Editor no longer causes stability issues.
  • HitFilm .hfp project files saved by HitFilm 8.0 and 8.1 can be saved again in HitFilm 9.0 so they open correctly in Vegas Pro 15. (PC)
  • Multiple preview requests for imported files no longer cause stability issues.

New in HitFilm 8.1.7729.45222 (Jul 4, 2018)

  • Added option to disable Viewer Controls when they aren't needed, so you can better see the Viewer contents
  • Audio using outdated Quicktime specifications in uncompressed ProRes files now decodes correctly
  • Contents of the View > Panels menu now displays correctly even when no project is open
  • Tasks removed from the Export Queue now consistently stay deleted
  • QuickTime files with audio stream headers that don't match the QuickTime specification no longer cause stability issues
  • The Trimmer slider position now updates correctly when loading shorter media files into the Trimmer
  • Deleting an export task set to an Image Sequence format no longer removes the destination directory
  • Update the logo used on the Home page in HitFilm Express
  • Improved text rendering so changes to opacity no longer cause issues
  • Improved text rendering so masks no longer cause unwanted changes to positioning
  • The End-User License Agreement has been updated to be GDPR compliant
  • The Activation App has been updated to be GDPR compliant

New in HitFilm 5.0.7012.39363 (Oct 13, 2017)

  • Removal of Broadcast to the Movie Wall option during YouTube export

New in HitFilm 5.0.6718.07202 (Jul 24, 2017)

  • Fixed an issue where enabling motion blur would occasionally cause flickering in the rendered video.
  • Fixed a variety of rendering issues involving the Intel HD 4000.
  • Fixed a rare issue that would create an error message reporting that VCOMP120.dll is missing.

New in HitFilm 3.1.5213.10801 (Apr 15, 2016)

  • Resolves scaling issue introduced in update 10
  • Removal of Broadcast to the Movie Wall option during YouTube export

New in HitFilm 3.1.4724.15452 (Nov 28, 2015)

  • Fixes:
  • Fixed YouTube accounts not linking correctly on Export screen
  • MOV files can now be imported on a fresh install of Windows 10 with the latest version of QuickTime Player
  • Fixed issues when selecting keyframed position properties on timelines with a long duration
  • Clarified the messages on the Export screen when in demo mode
  • Updated EULA

New in HitFilm 2.0.1425.50622 (Mar 12, 2013)

  • 12 new effects:
  • New grading tools including bleach bypass and color correction wheels; the amazing new 3D extrusion; volumetric light rays and much more.
  • 2D feature tracking:
  • HitFilm Ultimate's powerful, optical flow-powered tracker is now also included with HitFilm 2 Express! Take your compositing to the next level.
  • A brand new editor:
  • HitFilm's editor has been completely overhauled. It's faster, there are more tools and you have all the visual feedback you could need.

New in HitFilm 1.1.3109.41259 (Jul 18, 2012)

  • Dolby Digital audio decoding now supported for AVCHD.
  • Major improvements to AVCHD video decoding performance
  • Ultimate exclusive: New Derez effect, created for the Video Game High School web series