HitFilm Changelog

What's new in HitFilm 2023.2

Jul 27, 2023

Summary:
This update launches faster than in the past, and features improvements to the color picker, improvements to text and text selections, and a variety of stability improvements. It also focuses on eliminating several render glitches with specific effects, and includes some general bug fixes and improvements to the export queue.
Enhancements:
The HitFilm installers now show the minimum specifications for the software.
HitFilm now launches more quickly.
Fixes:
Hardware decoding and encoding on Intel Iris Xe Max is now disabled due to driver issues
Resolved a launch conflict on Mac systems with large numbers of files and applications.
Resolved several crashes involving AMD graphics processors.
Rendering issues involving several effects on AMD graphics cards have been resolved.
The Denoise effect now works on systems with AMD graphics.
Some rendering artefacts in the Parallax effect have been resolved.
The Neon Path effect now renders in the correct position when applied to a grade layer.
The Text Background now consistently renders behind the text when Geometry effects are applied.
The Surface Studio effect no longer renders flickering for instances using multiple textures of different resolutions.
The GPU check to confirm the system graphics card is supported is now more robust.
The Up Dir Insert behavior effect now renders characters with descenders more accurately.
Queued export projects now restore properly to the export panel after upgrading HitFilm.
Deleted export tasks no longer reappear unexpectedly when the project is reopened.
The Render Queue is now correctly restored when a new project is created.
The Upgrade watermark no longer flickers during playback when unlicensed features are in use.
The Curves effect no longer alters footage at its default settings.
The sidebar no longer has the focus of keystrokes when a project is opened on a Mac system.
The preview for the color picker’s pipette tool no longer moves offscreen when you drag to the bottom of the display.
The styling of the HitFilm color picker has been improved, so the color box fits better.
The color picker now accurately shows the current color of the selection when opened.
Double-clicking the first word in a text line now correctly selects the word.
Double-clicking at the end of a line of text now correctly selects the line break.
Menus in the Text panel now allow you to select a listing by pressing the Enter key.
The Sitka font family no longer causes an infinite loop when scrolling through the font list.
Triple-clicking a line of text to select the entire line now places the cursor at the end of the selection
The OK button in the color picker is now always active, and available to close the dialog.
The Previous Frame button is now available any time the playhead is not on frame 0 of the timeline.

New in HitFilm 2023.1 (Apr 7, 2023)

This update brings an improved color picker, a solid background option for text layers, and various usability and stability improvements.
Enhancements:
Exporting now shows a list of all watermarked features that are present in the export.
Text can now include a solid color background behind it.
An improved color picker has been implemented.
You can now triple-click on text to select an entire line.
Locking a layer no longer disables the upgrade buttons present on that layer.
Systems which do not meet the minimum specs no longer submit crash reports.
Any crashes that occur during export or pre-render are now being reported along with the application crash reports.
Fixes:
Disabled hardware decoding for AMD drivers where the feature is broken (AMD Adrenalin 22.8.1 to 22.11.2)
Creating multiple masks with the Layer Panel displayed no longer causes stability issues.
MOV files using the Apple Lossless audio codec no longer cause stability issues.
Moving interface containers between displays with different scaling levels no longer causes stability issues.
Moving a modal window of the interface between mixed resolution displays no longer causes stability issues.
Using the Trimmer to overwrite an entire asset instance no longer crashes.
Eliminated a crash involving automatic timeline caching.
Eliminated a crash involving deleting a comp which is currently open in a floated panel.
Several other crashes reported by users through the crash report tool.
Adding a drop shadow effect several times to a masked layer no longer changes the layer position.
Improved rendering of the Connection preset for the Vector Stroke effect when applied to text.
Rendering of the Vector Stroke effect has been improved.
Improved scaling for the Primitive end shape in the vector stroke effect.
Improved compatibility of Vector Stroke presets between path and text layers.
End shapes on a Vector Stroke now scale more consistently when the stroke is tapered.
Improved the X rotation alignment of text within the Rotate Geometry effect.
Masks using Feather and Roundness settings no longer flicker when you adjust the Scale.
Changing a property value for a text selection now updates correctly, regardless of what is selected.
Improved font support in text-based effects.
.FBX camera data created in 3DS Max displays a dialog on import, if there were no cameras to import in the .FBX file.
The notification system for new updates now factors in time zones.
Updated the order in which controls are selected within the New Project menu when you tab through them.
Prevented the Learn panel to be opened from the Welcome screen.
Export queue is loaded/restored on old/new project(s).
Styling of the Override Materials icon has been updated to clarify whether it is enabled or not.

New in HitFilm 2022.4 (Dec 15, 2022)

New in HitFilm 2022.3 (Dec 15, 2022)

New in HitFilm 2022.2 (Oct 4, 2022)

Enhancements:
Watermark is now applied based on export size, not on project or timeline size.
Changed watermark restrictions to allow for vertical video exports.
Added a new workspace optimized for creating vertical videos.
Updated vertical video project templates.
Updated export presets, including adding a vertical video preset.
The shortcut for Increase Timeline Scale no longer requires the Shift modifier on qwerty keyboards.
Clicking the “Learn” label at the top now also toggles the learn sidebar.
The upgrade button is now hidden when HitFilm is not activated.
Free Licenses no longer show a License End field in the Activation tab of the Options dialog.
Fixes:
Camera tracking data with a custom pixel aspect ratio no longer causes stability issues on the editor.
Boris Sapphire Time effects no longer crashes during playback.
Editing the Tesselation in the puppet effect no longer causes stability issues.
Deleting empty tracks on the editor timeline no longer causes stability issues.
Projects containing keyframes with Linear spatial interpolation now load more reliably.
Fixed intermittent stability issue when closing HitFilm on some Intel GPUs.
OpenEXR footage now renders correctly in 16-bit and 32-bit projects.
Improved support for animated .gltf and .glb models.
HitFilm no longer restarts unexpectedly after cancelling a save during shutdown.
The Quick action buttons are no longer displayed when the software is not activated.
Logging out of one account and into a new account no longer clears the export queue.
Importing camera from .fbx file now works with drop frame rates.
Unplugging an external monitor on Mac no longer causes the export bar to appear.
Improved wording of the export error shown when an export task includes unsupported media.
3D composite shots including clipping now render consistently on all supported CPUs.
Asset previews in the Media panel no longer clip square assets.
The mask tooltip on Mac now mentions the correct keyboard modifier.
Removed an unnecessary horizontal scroll bar from the options dialog.
Improved the styling of the Mimimize button.

New in HitFilm 2021.3 (Dec 9, 2021)

Highlights:
New in HitFilm Pro Version 2021.3:
New Grade Clips allow effects to be applied across multiple clips on the Editor timeline.
The new Rough Edges effect adds organic variation to the edges of the alpha channel of a clip.
The new Water Caustics effect procedurally generates animated patterns of reflection and refraction, to simulate looking through water.
The new Edge Distortion effect creates line boil, adding movement to the lines or edges within your clip.
The new Pencil Sketch effect makes your clip look as if it was drawn with pencil on paper.
Improved the quality of timeline cache renders.
Users can now choose whether the timeline cache is encoded and decoded with software or GPU hardware.
The YouTube export presets have been updated to improve quality in exported files.
The prompt for automatic proxy creation no longer appears when creating a new project.
Details:
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.
Improved compatibility with Sapphire and Red Giant transition OFX plugins.
In the Super Glow effect, the Grain Frequency setting now defaults to a value of 1.0.
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 the HitFilm Pro demo now supports a wider range of H.264 files.
Software decoding above 8-bit in the HitFilm Pro Demo is supported again for H.264 files.
Performance proxies can now be created for a wider range of files in the HitFilm Pro Demo.
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.
Saving a project with Auto Stabilizer applied to a large video file no longer causes stability issues.
Auto Stabilizer once again shows the frame analyzation progress in the Viewer.
Auto Stabilizer does not display the control buttons in the Viewer until the initial analyzation is completed.
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.
Eliminated a rendering glitch that would appear in the Surface Studio effect at high color depths.
Eliminated a rendering glitch when using the Cosmos effect with lens blur and a plane layer at high color depths.
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.
Clicking the ‘Add a System’ button in Particular no longer causes stability issues in HitFilm.
Canceling an existing export queue item when an Export Now task is rendering no longer freezes the queue.
Export of timelines containing OFX plugins are now less likely to time out, thanks to optimizations in the plugin loading process.
HitFilm no longer experiences stability issues on exit, on systems using Intel Iris Xe graphics.
Features no longer available from the next update:
Integration between HitFilm and VEGAS Pro.
AAF import/export support.
After Effects plugin support.

New in HitFilm 2021.2 (Sep 27, 2021)

Enhancements:
HitFilm Pro demo now uses the operating system’s native media services for encoding and decoding AAC audio.
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.
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.
All OFX plugins are loaded as expected after deleting the OFX plugin cache folder.
OFX plugins now load correctly on Mac when Borix FX Continuum plugins are installed.

New in HitFilm 2021.1 (Mar 18, 2021)

New in HitFilm 16.0.2522 (Dec 11, 2020)

New in HitFilm Pro Version 16:
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.
The new Motion Lock effect allows effects to be applied directly to a video layer and be tracked to the movement within the video.
The editor sequence can now be shared with Adobe Premiere Pro, by exporting to the AAF format.
Voiceover audio can now be recorded directly in HitFilm, through the Media panel or the File menu.
AAF Import allows you to open timelines created in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, EDIUS, and Avid Media Composer.
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)
The new Custom Light Flares effect introduces over 60 new presets, and a new interface for building your own custom flares.
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.
Textures for 3D models support linear color once again.
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.
The Ignite version of GoPro FX Reframe no longer loads into HitFilm.
Searching for "4 point" in the Effects panel now returns the 4-point gradient in the results.
The Ignite version of Gunfire no longer loads into HitFilm.
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.
Exporting a timeline which contains the Auto Stabilize effect no longer causes stability issues.
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.
Video Copilot's Element 3D no longer gives an error when you create a group null.
Selecting a custom texture map in Video Copilot's Element 3D no longer causes stability issues.
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 Scene Setup in Video Copilot's Element 3D can now be edited in saved and reloaded projects.
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 in HitFilm 15.2.0005 (Oct 26, 2020)

Bug Fixes:
Importing faulty preset files no longer causes stability issues.
The export preset dialog now only commits changes once the changes are confirmed.
The last created point in a mask can now be repositioned correctly.
Export using constant bitrates now correctly uses the chosen bitrate value.
Transitions applied to composite shot objects on the editor timeline are now rendered correctly.
Layers whose visibility is disabled are no longer ignored by the Set Matte effect.
Video files using the ProRes 422 (LT) codec once again load and display correctly on Mac systems. (Mac)
Select All on an editor timeline which includes a text template no longer causes stability issues.
Layer pickers now update properly when the effect containing the layer picker is moved to a new layer.
Layer pickers no longer allow selection of layers which would lead to cyclic rendering, thus improving stability.
Switching timelines while a tracker is active no longer causes stability issues.
Particle systems referencing a composite shot as an animated texture now render the correct texture frames.
Drag-and-dropping an effect to a location that doesn't allow dropping no longer causes unwanted timeline scrolling.
Layer pickers now update correctly when the layer stack or layer order is changed.
Layer pickers now update correctly when the referenced media asset is deleted from the media panel.
The folder containing the Camera Tracker has been renamed to Foundry to correctly reflect the developer's branding.
Uninstalling one version of HitFilm from a system where two versions are installed no longer removes the interface font needed for the remaining version. (PC)
The Favorite star no longer renders in the wrong place within the Effects panel.
Improved the visual styling of the drag-and-drop process for effects.
Improved OpenGL implementation to prevent systems which exceed the minimum requirements from displaying an error which says they do not meet minimum requirements. (PC)
MP4 export now correctly uses the bitrate specified in the chosen export preset.

New in HitFilm 15.1.2421 (Aug 21, 2020)

New in HitFilm 15.0.2407 (Aug 7, 2020)

Highlights:
New in HitFilm Pro Version 15.0:
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.
Added a Motion Track effect, for easily attaching a timeline object to a specific element in the scene.
Added the Color Adjustment effect to allow a range of selected colors to be shifted (originally designed for Imerge Pro).
The new Auto Stabilizer effect provides easy smoothing of motion in handheld video clips.
Details:
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.
Improved performance of creating the Effects panel.
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.
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.
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.
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.

New in HitFilm 14.3.2298 (Apr 20, 2020)

New in HitFilm 14.2.2249 (Feb 26, 2020)

New in HitFilm 14.1.2208 (Dec 12, 2019)

New in HitFilm Pro Version 14.1:
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)
Bug Fixes:
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.
Uninstalling Imerge Pro while HitFilm is running now correctly disables the "Open in Imerge..." menu item.
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 14.0.2194 (Nov 25, 2019)

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.
New:
Styling of the interface has been updated.
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 and Nvidia 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.
Added support for select After Effects plugins.
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 new Chromatic Aberration effect has been added.
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.
The materials options for 3D models now include a layer picker, so the layer being used can be easily identified.
Timeline layers including video layers, can now be applied to 3D models as textures.
You can now use drag and drop to add 2D Effects to layers in the viewer.

New in HitFilm 13.1.0004 (Sep 30, 2019)

New in HitFilm 13.0.2075 (Jul 30, 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.
Added the Tone Coloring effect, which provides color controls for different tonal ranges of your project.
Added the Remove Stock Background effect, for simple removal of black or white backgrounds.
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".
The Foundry's Camera Tracker has been integrated into HitFilm Pro.
Masks can now be created and edited on the Editor timeline, without a composite shot being required.
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.
The Properties of the HitFilmPro.exe file now display the appropriate legal trademark information. (PC)
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 12.3.1984 (Apr 19, 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 12.2.1948 (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.
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 12.0.1930 (Feb 14, 2019)

The Project Screen has been replaced with a Project Settings dialog that can be accessed through the File menu.
Rendering of the Viewer and the interface have been separated, to dramatically improve performance.
Color Labels have been added to all timelines, to aid in organizing your media.
Added GPU-accelerated decoding of video files on NVIDIA hardware.
Added GPU-accelerated decoding of video files on integrated Intel graphics hardware.
Select properties of composite shot layers can be published, allowing them to be accessed and edited on the Editor timeline without opening the composite shot.
The contents of text layers can be published, allowing the text to be edited from the editor timeline without opening the composite shot that contains the text.
The Text tool can now be used natively on the Editor timeline.
A new class of effects, Animation effects, has been added, simplifying the process of adding basic animation to layers and objects.
Composite shot templates can now be exported and imported, for sharing between projects or users.
A collection of templates for lower thirds now installs with the software.
Enhancements:
"Default render bit depth", in the preferences panel, was renamed to "Render bit depth".
Added the ability to add keyframes to the value graph using CTRL+click (CMD+click on Mac)
Added support for OpenType CFF fonts.
Improved performance of video playback in the Trimmer.
Performance of animated 3D Models is improved by caching animation data.
The software now allows watermarked exporting while in demo mode.
Added the ability to add keyframes to the value graph using CTRL+click (CMD+click on Mac)
Viewer control gizmos are no longer visible during playback.
The "match settings" dialog is now displayed when multiple clips are dragged to an empty Editor timeline, if all selected clips use the same settings.
The integrated Boris 3D Objects plugin has been upgraded to the latest version.
It is now possible to select multiple transitions on the Editor timeline.
Improved performance of single-frame steps of the playhead.
Adjusted the sensitivity of character spacing on text, to make minor adjustments easier.
Improved differentiation between the YUV Color Correction Wheels.
Improved performance of loading audio files on Import.
Improved compatibility with MP4 files containing AAC audio.
Improved support for GoPro CineForm AVI files.
Improved the styling of animation graphs on the Editor, so they are visible on any background color.
Bug Fixes:
The Editor timeline now updates the cursor correctly when a new tool is selected.
Drag & Drop to the editor now disables correctly when the asset is dropped.
Updated the keyboard shortcuts for moving between screens in the software.
The integrated Boris effects now display correctly with all downsampling modes.
Alignment of the Trimmer no longer varies after play/pause is clicked repeatedly.
Contextual menus now correctly display all applicable options when multiple items are selected.
Masks now function consistently regardless of the Viewer downsample mode.
Keyframes no longer display outside the range of Editor timeline objects.
3D models can now be selected by clicking on them in the Viewer.
Importing MP4 files containing faulty H.264 stream data no longer causes a stability issue. (Windows)
Attempting to add a mask to an offline layer or an audio only layer no longer causes stability issues. (Windows)
CineForm export presets no longer allow you to select unsupported options when editing their settings. (Windows)
Entering unsupported characters into the name of an Export preset no longer causes unwanted movement of the cursor.
Editing the default export location now works correctly.
Control points on the Opacity Envelope now display correctly when placed near the end of an asset.
The layer panel no longer displays menu options that are not applicable to the panel.
Selecting a non-active camera in a 3D composite with Depth Of Field enabled no longer causes stability issues.
Viewer gizmos now display immediately when media is added to the timeline.
Indenting text within a text box no longer overrides the constraints of the text box.
Video filmed with mobile phones now consistently imports with the correct orientation.
Playing the Trimmer while zoomed in no longer causes unexpected changes in the zoom level.
Opening a composite shot timeline that contains a layer no longer causes stability issues.
Right-click and drag on the Viewer during playback no longer causes the Viewer to go black.
Dragging an item to the Viewer now correctly selects it and displays its controls in the Controls panel.
Full Screen preview now works correctly with multiple HighDPI displays.
Containers and panels of the interface can now be repositioned correctly.
Resetting Quality Profiles to their defaults now works correctly. (Mac)
Creating a new project immediately after loading a project no longer causes stability issues.
Launching the activation app to deactivate the software no longer gives an error.
Improved compatibility with certain problematic MP4 files.
Antialiased rendering of a layer that is oriented toward the active camera, when using an orthographic view, no longer causes stability issues.
An issue where certain font weights would display incorrect characters has been resolved.
Playback of the Trimmer on Macs using Intel Iris graphics no longer causes stability issues. (Mac)
Repositioning a mask with its Scale set to 0% no longer causes stability issues.
Importing corrupted h.264 video files no longer causes stability issues.
Deleting an effect from an embedded composite shot no longer causes a stability issue.
Paragraph text layers no longer display the first character in the wrong font.
Deselecting media on the Editor timeline now works consistently.
Deselecting a layer while a mask is active now correctly deselects the mask.
Resetting the Scale property to its default values now properly relinks the values when necessary.
Creating a new Track on the Editor no longer auto-selects the track name for editing.
Wingdings and Webdings now work correctly.
Double-clicking on Text no longer causes stability issues.
The import dialog now defaults to the correct location, if the last import drive is not available.
Improved performance of scrubber widgets on systems with multiple displays using different resolutions.
Selecting multiple layers and disabling them all at once now works correctly.
Long layer names no longer cause layout issues.
Uncompressed AVI export no longer results in corrupted video files.
The Export progress bar on the Dock now updates when new export tasks are queued during export.
Eliminated an error message that would appear when the Mac installers were run. (Mac)
Spaces at the start or end when renaming an export preset no longer causes unidentified errors.
Clicking on a scroll bar now scrolls to the point clicked on, rather than performing a page step.
Long layer names are now elided in the Layer panel when necessary.
Long layer names are now elided in the parenting menu when necessary.
RAM Preview now works correctly with Boris effects.
Undoing a change in a comp while viewing the editor now renders correctly.
Editing the alignment of a camera layer no longer causes stability issues.
Loading a project containing multiple 3D models set to 3D Unrolled no longer causes stability issues.
Using the Angle Blur effect on a system with AMD R9 380 graphics no longer causes stability issues.
Neon Path effect now correctly factors in all transform data for masks when drawing the path.
Opening a Text layer in Mocha HitFilm now displays the text at the correct size.

New in HitFilm 9.1.1755 (Sep 5, 2018)

New in HitFilm 9.0.1693 (Jul 20, 2018)

HitFilm can now export in the background, while users continue working on their project.
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.
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.
Proxy has been renamed to Pre-Render within the program, to clarify its purpose.
Interface tabs are now easier to read.
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.
Improved the appearance of the Viewer Controls for the Bend Geometry effect on Windows systems.
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.
Unselected items can now be right-clicked when the slice tool is active.
The Media Properties dialog now displays encoding information for Cineform clips correctly on Mac systems.
AVI export presets have been improved so they properly validate DV settings before exporting.
Multiple preview requests for imported files no longer cause stability issues.
CTRL-Clicking multiple assets on the Editor no longer causes stability issues.
Trying to export an incompatible timeline using DV-AVI export presets now displays a warning rather than just causing the export to fail.
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.

New in HitFilm 8.1.0002 (Jun 22, 2018)

New in HitFilm 8.0.1652 (May 11, 2018)

New layout panel added with controls for precisely aligning & positioning layers
Master reset buttons have been restored to each tab of the Options dialog.
New Rendering tab has been added to the Options dialog
Default preferences for the Viewer panel, such as the default background color, can now be set in the Options dialog.
Default preferences for the Editor timeline, such as track sizes and thumbnail style, can now be set in the Options dialog.
The Options Dialog has been updated to use a vertical stack of tabs on the side, so the tabs fit better into the available space.
The default size for video and audio tracks on the Editor has been changed to large.
Added the ability to select multiple points on a mask by dragging a rubber band around them.
Added support for transparency in all Plane layers.
Improved Mask rotation so the original bounding box is retained regardless of whether the mask has been rotated or not.
A checkerboard now indicates planes with the transparency set below 100, in the Media panel.
A checkerboard now appears in the thumbnails of semi-transparent planes on the Editor timeline.
A preset for the alpha channel has been added to the properties dialog of plane layers, to define their default transparency.
New Mirror and Rotate buttons are available in the Layout panel.
Masks can now be scaled relative to the opposite corner, rather than the center point, by using the CTRL (CMD on Mac) modifier.
New Origin control selector for masks allows you to move the anchor point from which scale or rotation adjustments will be applied to the mask.
Improved Mask tools include a bounding box while creating mask points, to make it easier to manipulate multiple points at once.
Default preferences for the Media panel, such as how files are arranged, can now be set in the Options dialog.
Changed the layout of the Options dialog so it fits all of the available options better.
Auto-scroll now works correctly in composite shot timelines.
Macs using Radeon Pro graphics cards now draw scopes correctly.
Mask paths now correctly switch from closed to open when path points are deleted.
The contextual menu for path points now correctly identifys their current linear or curved state.
Text-based effects no longer add unwanted line returns when a project is closed and reopened.
Editor tracks no longer lose sync when a project is loaded.
Adjusting the Preview size of the Editor timeline no longer scrolls to the top of the timeline.
Selecting multiple timeline objects across video and audio tracks using the CTRL (CMD on Mac) modifier now works correctly.
Fixed an export error when motion blur is enabled on the Editor.
Masks now consistently rotate correctly.
Adjusted the default compression settings for PNG export to improve export times.
Masks applied to text layers now update correctly when enabled or disabled.
When importing composite shots from another project, all available composite shots are now listed correctly.
The selected Workspace no longer remains highlighted after the layout of the software is reset.
Bezier handles on masks now work correctly after a mask has been rotated.
Adding new points to the curve of a rotated mask now works correctly.
Improved the styling of warning dialogs shown in the Options panel.
Points can now be removed from the puppet tool while in Edit mode.
Selecting a property in the property tree of one panel no longer auto-expands the tree in other panels.
Trying to export a frame containing an empty grade layer with motion blur enabled no longer causes stability issues.
The rotation turns control now correctly moves in increments of 10 degrees when the shift modifier is used.

New in HitFilm 7.1.0002 (Mar 5, 2018)

New in HitFilm 7.0.1581 (Feb 23, 2018)

New in HitFilm 6.2.1558 (Feb 6, 2018)

Behavior is changed when duplicating layers, so new layers appear above the existing layer and layer order is retained when duplicating multiples.
Adjusting the track size of the Editor Timeline Preview no longer resets the View.
The Curves effect updates more consistently to the viewer.
Clarified the wording of the Error message that is shown when trying to export AAC audio using an unsupported sample rate.
When you copy/paste effects from one clip to another on the Editor, the order of the effects now remains consistent.
16-bit and 32-bit video files containing Superwhite video colors are no longer clipped on import.
Changing the frame rate of the editor now behaves properly, and no longer loses sync between audio and video assets.
Changes to layers now update correctly when working in multiple views.
Scopes now update properly when a predefined Curve is selected.
Improved handling of AC-3 or E-AC-3 audio.
Selecting Make composite shot on a clip that has the speed modified now takes the adjusted speed into account.
Improved handling of Layer Pickers in instances where multiple copies of the picked layer are present on the timeline.
Variable Frame Rate footage now tracks correctly.
Viewer now updates properly when reordering Effects in the Controls Panel for items on the Editor Timeline.
Renaming assets no longer clears the RAM preview.
Deleting points from a mask path no longer causes stability issues.
Improved scrolling behavior of video tracks when new tracks are added.
Clarified the error message that appears when trying to export AAC audio using an unsupported sample rate.
Improved error handling if you try to export MP4 with the sample rate set too low.
Improved Viewer rendering when working in 16-bit color on the Editor.
Turning on 'Use full data range' option now updates the Viewer correctly.
Improved rendering of particles when working in linear color.
Added support for AVIs and WAVs containing floating-point audio.
Importing an .fbx as a 3D model no longer creates two entries in the history.
Moved the Temp Directory location, so unexported projects contained in the export queue will no longer be deleted by OS maintenance tasks.
The built-in preset buttons in the Curves Preset effect now create the correct shapes.
Improved the Timeline time editors so they now work correctly. (Mac)
Rendering Proxies involving the Puppet Tool now works correctly.
Keyframe control points now display correctly when selecting multiple keyframes on the editor.
Rendering shadows in non-active views when there is no active camera no longer causes stability issues.
Slide transition now update correctly when the downsample mode of the viewer is changed.
Layer dimension button now updates correctly.
Using Shadows and Ambient Occlusion on an Extrude effect with front faces now renders correctly.
Tracking viewer controls now update correctly when playing back tracking data.
Generate mesh in the Puppet effect now renders correctly at all Paused Resolution Settings.
Generate mesh in Puppet no longer adds two entries to History panel.
Downsampling of images in the PiP (Picture in Picture) effect is improved.
RAM Preview works correctly again on timelines containing a camera.
Pressing enter after typing in the duration field of a composite shot’s properties now validates the dialog correctly.
Keyboard shortcuts now trigger correctly when text tool is selected.
The Rotate By Layer behavior now correctly supports keyframed rotation values.
Improved performance of the Trimmer when entering specific timecode into its timecode widget.
Generation of audio waveforms and preview film strips on the Editor has been improved.
Creating export presets that use a sample rate of 16000 Hz now works correctly.
Improved feature tracking, so tracking won’t stop if the feature being tracked stops moving.
Improved waveform creation on the editor, so waveforms will be visible even if the AAC audio stream contains errors.
Improved generation and rendering of error messages on High-DPI & Retina displays.
Modified several export presets to support projects set to 12000 Hz sample rates.
Aligning a camera to a 2D layer with a parent no longer causes stability issues.
Displaying a 3D model with effects applied to it in multiple views no longer causes stability issues.
Scale slider is disabled for very short timelines where it cannot be used.
Audio now plays correctly in composite shot when the sample rates of the composite shot and of the project don’t match.
Interpolated color values now update properly when the linear color setting is modified.
The 'Make Composite Shot' option no longer appears in right-click menu for selections that do not support that option.
Duplicating a plane with a transition applied to it no longer causes stability issues.
Removed an unnecessary notification in the console logs when HitFilm is launched. (Mac)
Position property of a transition now duplicates correctly when an object with a transition is duplicated.
The playhead no longer moves unexpectedly when switching timelines.
Undoing the creation of a mask point no longer causes stability issues.
Eliminated a stability issue when exporting a timeline that includes RE:Vision Effects' Deflicker plugin.
Media resolution is now handled properly during the handoff of media assets to mocha VR.
Black frames will no longer appear in exported files when exporting a file longer than 5 minutes on an Intel HD 520 / 530 graphics processor.

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0469 (Oct 30, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0404 (Jul 24, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0373 (Jun 17, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0335 (May 19, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0313 (Apr 27, 2017)

Features:
Dynamic Reflections now enabled on the following 3D Layers; Planes, Images, Video & Text.
The Export Queue now persists when closing & reopening HitFilm, so you can add render items from multiple projects, and export them all at once.
Shortcuts for controlling the playhead (Previous frame, Next frame, Start playback.. etc) now work in every Panel.
Changed the Panel system to allow resizing of the Lifetime, Text & Track Panels. Scrollbars will now appear if the panel is too small to display the content.
A warning is now shown to inform users when saving a Project in a newer version of the software.
Support for variable frame rate video added. HitFilm now resamples VFR videos so that they behave as if they have a fixed, constant frame rate.
Fixes:
Fixed a bug with Audio Waveform previews for Proxied Media when opening some projects.
Fixed an issue where the reported size of Media Cache was incorrect.
Fixed a problem with deleting files from Media Cache after completing a proxy task.
Fixed an issue where Queued Export tasks were not named correctly.
Fixed a rare issue where the import texture file window would not close on 3D Model Import.
Fixed an issue where turning Reflections On or Off in the Perspective View changes the render.
Fixed a problem where incomplete media is not deleted when the Queued Export is canceled or deleted.
Fixed a bug where you could not navigate to the Export screen without first creating a project.
Fixed an issue where the Control Panel was not showing the correct Object or Layer selection.
Fixed an issue where adding a Layer or Object as Queued Export did not display the Go to Export/Continue Editing prompt to the user.
Fixed an issue where you were able to navigate to the Edit screen when an Export is starting.
Fixed a problem where the position of the splitter between the layer names and the timeline was not saved properly in composite shots.
Fixed an issue where the Duplicate shortcut was not working in the Viewer.
Fixed an issue where the Media Panel shortcuts were not working if the panel was not visible.
Fixed a problem with the styling of 3D Model Import Window where some properties were being squashed.
Clarified the wording of the error message displayed when running on a machine below the minimum requirements.
Fixed an issue where Layer Audio Waveforms were incorrect when scrolling.
Fixed a rare crash when canceling a Queued Export task.
Fixed an issue which caused a crash when proxying multiple media files at once.
Fixed an issue where the Trimmer was stuck in a paused state after completing Playback of any piece of media.

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0262 (Mar 9, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0194 (Feb 2, 2017)

New Features:
Added a new setting to the export options for JPG image sequences, which allows you to adjust the quality used.
Added a new setting to the export options for PNG image sequences, which allows you to adjust the compression level used. The PNG default will also now select the fastest option for export.
Scopes will now display a warning in 16-bit or 32-bit projects, when the scopes are displaying data from an 8-bit RAM preview.
Individual clips from the Editor timeline can be exported to create multiple files, by selecting the clips on the timeline, right-clicking and selecting Add to Export Queue.
Individual layers on any composite shot timeline can be exported to create multiple files, by selecting the desired layers, right-clicking and selecting Add to Export Queue.
Transitions present on an edit will be retained when a Slide, Ripple, or Roll edit is performed.
The File menu and Workspaces menu have been moved to the main HitFilm interface, so they are consistent across platforms.
New plugin presets for several effects including Channel Blur, Channel Mixer, Channel Time Shift, Exposure and Fractal Noise.
Fixes:
Fixed several error messages that would appear when launching BorisFX effects.
Fixed a crash that could occur when changing the Material Style in BCC 10 Title Studio.
Fixed an export bug where the queue would not suspend correctly when an error occurred during exporting.
Fixed a bug when editing the Output field for multiple export tasks at once.
Fixed a bug where the Output column in the Mac version would not update properly as the export progressed through the queue.
Fixed a validation error that would sometimes appear when editing a preset that uses the From Source option.
New presets now properly save the name that is entered when creating the preset.
Pressing Cancel when creating a preset now properly prevents the preset from being added to the preset list.
Fixed the Compression list in the OpenEXR preset creation window, so that all compression types are available when the Color Bit Depth is set to From Source.
Fixed an issue in the Color Bit Depth comboboxes for PNG image sequence export.
Fixed a bug where certain properties of system presets could not be set to From Source.
Exporting mono audio no longer causes a crash.
MOV Export now correctly apply Scale Modes.
Fixed a bug where MOV export would sometimes set the maximum dimensions incorrectly.
Audio only exports no longer show unnecessary data such as frame rate and resolution.
Drop-frame frame rates display correctly in the Media panel.
Preview creation on the Editor is paused during playback, which significantly improves playback performance.
Fixed a bug in the Audio Mixer panel, where values would not adjust properly during playback if the Scopes panel was visible.
Improvements in performance of ProRes MOV files, especially with 16-bit and 32-bit files.
Fixed an issue where atomic particles would not render properly when the layer they were applied to was longer than the timeline.
Squashed a bug that would cause a crash when loading a project that contained OFX transitions.
Fixed HSL effect to improve color accuracy and prevent artifacts in exported files.
Proxies now render correctly for WMV files.
Timeline previews now accurately update when the aspect ratio or frame rate of a file are manually edited.
Editor timeline previews now display correctly for proxied composite shots.
Video and audio previews on the Editor now update correctly when the Slip tool is used.
Fixed a bug where timeline previews would not render correctly when the end of a timeline object was adjusted.
Audio waveforms now render independently from the video stream frame rate, for greater accuracy.
Fixed a bug where the View > Panels menu would not update properly when the Track panel was opened without accessing the menu.
Fixed a bug where proxied media would sometimes not render properly when exported.
Improvements in system resource management bring performance benefits in projects containing large numbers of MOV files.
Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when changing the visibility of a layer.
Fixed a bug where proxied media would show as offline when exported.
Improvements to the auto-sync feature to make it more reliable.
Fixed a rare bug where 3D models would sometimes not render correctly when a depth source layer was selected.
Resetting an effect now works properly, without opening unwanted dialogs.
Fixed a bug where importing composite shots would sometimes not work correctly.
Fixed an issue where created presets would sometimes not appear in the Effects panel.
The audio in footage using a 119.88 frame rate will now sync correctly with the video.
Exporting to an audio sample rate that differs from the project settings now works correctly.
Fixed a rare issue where audio would get out of sync during export for certain frame rate/ sample rate combinations.
Fixed a bug where the values of some Text properties and other values could not be adjusted properly using the arrows.
Improved performance of the fullscreen preview to match performance of the viewer.
Fixed an issue where export of a timeline containing proxied media would have no audio.
Fixed an issue where MJPEG videos would sometimes display incorrectly when scrubbed.
Fixed a rare render corruption when overlaying footage with the Option 'Use full data range when decoding 10/12-bit files' ticked.

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0128 (Dec 8, 2016)

New Features:
The 3D model properties dialog can now be resized.
Double clicking an item will now display and auto scroll to that item in the control panel.
Layer pickers in effects have a new option to ignore invisible layers when a grade layer is picked.
A proper Audio Crossfade Transition has been added.
All-new Wire Removal effect added to the software.
You can now search for multiple properties on the timeline or control panel. Use a space to separate each property. If you wish to limit the search to specific layers, enter the layer name(s) followed by a comma, then enter the property name(s) you wish to see.
You can now view and duplicate system export presets
You can now rename export presets in the export preset dialog
Improve distinction between user and system export presets makes it easy to see which presets shipped with HitFilm, and which ones you created yourself.
Added illumination to Sphere effect, to improve its lighting options.
HitFilm’s proxy format now supports 32 bit floating point color.
Fixes:
Fixed a bug related to FBX animation where animation was sometimes incorrectly identified.
Improved the default motion blur by setting the default shutter phase to 0.
Fixed a bug where duplicating an export task created an incorrect export path.
Fixed a bug related to selecting multiple export presets by dragging the mouse.
Fixed a bug where some projects would be unresponsive when loaded into the demo.
Fixed an issue where warning dialogs would sometimes be displayed twice when importing footage.
Fixed a bug where you couldn’t tab out of the framerate combobox in the export properties dialog.
Fixed a repaint problem related to resizing the Relink Offline Files dialog.
Improved the user experience for some special control widgets and their interactions.
Fixed an incorrect text color in the Import 3D models dialog.
Fixed a bug in the Sci-Fi title Crawl that prevented text from being entered after Enter was pressed.
Fixed a bug so that keyframing can be enabled for multiple selected properties at once.
Fixed a bug where control panel columns would sometimes not resize correctly.
Added a Clear button to the search field in the Controls panel.
Ensured that after a search was cleared, the control tree would not collapse incorrectly.
Fixed a bug where changing the export dimensions would cause the video to be cropped rather than resized.
Fixed .MP4 Export so it properly supports bitrates above 20 Mbps and aspect ratios are properly supported.
Fixed a bug where layer Materials would be displayed incorrectly.
Map paths for 3D model textures now display correctly.
The link between the Export dimensions now works correctly in all cases.
Search fields have improved handling of long search strings.
Fixed a bug where selecting a timeline property would clear the search field.
Fixed a bug where the Controls panel would sometimes clear when clicking on a composite shot timeline tab.
The Reset option on the Curves effect now functions correctly.
Fixed a bug where the Controls panel would sometimes not update correctly after a clip was selected.
Various fixes and improvements to the Export preset system.
Fixed a crash when HitFilm was shut down with multiple proxies or exports in progress.
Fixed a bug where audio might export incorrectly if it was exported or proxied before being fully conformed.
Various bug fixes related to the creation of proxies.
Fixed a bug where opening the Scopes would clear the RAM preview.
Several bug fixes related to the Full Screen Preview.
Scopes now update properly when added to a comp, and don’t flicker on the Mac.
Fixed a bug involving the dimensions of cached layers.
Equalizer updated to use the new plugin preset system, so there aren’t two preset menus.
Changed the scrubbing values on some effects, so they stay within a more useful range.
Fixed a bug that could cause a crash when editing properties of a Transition.
Increased the range for the Radius property of the Radial gradient.
Fixed the background color of the Saturation slider, in the Color Correction Wheels.
Fixed a bug in the Z axis of the Doppler Shift’s position controls.
Fixed a Mac export bug that would give a GL_INVALID_OPERATION warning.
Fixed a bug that would sometimes prevent very large project files from opening properly.
Improved performance by ensuring scopes are not updated when they are not visible.
Fixed a crash related to motion blur.
Mocha HitFilm licensing is now remembered correctly, so it will not revert to unlicensed mode.
Fixed a cache bug that would cause 3D models to be animated even after the animation file was deleted.
Several Quicktime/ProRes fixes.

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0098 (Nov 24, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0679 (Aug 11, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0638 (Jun 23, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0577 (Apr 28, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0522 (Mar 3, 2016)

Features:
Changed default blend mode of the Light Wrap plugin to Lighten
Added support for high DPI displays on Windows (display scaling must be set to 150% or higher)
Added checkerboard background to Viewer, which defaults to On for the 2D view (can be activated for 3D views in the Viewer option menu)
Ctrl-clicking (Cmd+clicking on Mac) the scale, position or anchor point values in the Controls panel now flips/negates the value. This shall henceforth be known as reversing the polarity
Playback shortcuts now function when in the Lifetime panel (Space and JKL)
Renamed the H264 Export tab to MP4 for greater clarity
Added button in the Viewer to toggle all rendering options on/off. Hold on the button to display individual options (also accessible from the Viewer options menu)
The mouse now wraps around the screen when using camera tools to allow larger movements
Reversed the direction of the orbit tool on the Y axis to match common 3D interface behavior
OpenType fonts are now accessible in Windows as well as fonts that do not support ANSI character sets
Alignment options are now available to 3D point layers
Fixes:
OS X Yosemite 10.10 & El Capitan 10.11 no longer show the wrong framerate for some videos
Importing over 300 .MOVs no longer consumes all system memory
Fixed incorrect result of dragging a motion path key frame (or its bezier handles) in the Viewer when the layer is parented and its parent layer has a transformation
Fixed issue where rubber band selection no longer worked on the layer timeline in some cases
Fixed problem where mask and curve motion path keyframes were not cloned when the path keyframe(s) in the layer timeline were cloned
The Sharpen plugin no longer affects the alpha channel
Fixed issue where parts of masks could become black
Fixed Audio Spectrum and Audio Waveform on the Intel HD 4000
Fixed orbit tool to work with non-null anchor points
Motion blur in complex nested projects no longer causes 3D model to vanish
Fixed crash that could occur when copying and pasting trackers between layers in different composite shots
Improved rendering of viewer gizmos
Fixed crash that could occur when using undo with the track panel open
Fixed issue where the track panel did not update correctly when layers were renamed or reordered
Fixed crash when deleting mask points
Fixed crashes that could occur during media loading or preview creation, particularly when the ‘Close all media files when application is not active’ option is on
Fixed issue with proxying or reloading proxies for composite shots containing Boris FX effects
Improved performance of masks when motion blur is enabled
Restored the document proxy icon and menu to the main window on Mac
Fixed case where previews on the editor timeline did not update when the source media was relinked
Fixed styling of color picker dialog in the lifetime panel
Fixed multi-selection of mask points in the viewer
Fixed mask and layer rotation when using Alt shortcut in the viewer
Fixed crash opening a project file when the file for a 3D model animation is not found
Fixed crash expanding the Animations group when the file for a 3D model animation is not found
Fixed potential crash when quitting the program when one or more panels are floated
Fixed crash when reopening composite shots containing trackers
Fixed rare case where Start & End Frame of a particular H.264 .MOV is reversed on the PC
Fixed film grain combo box typo to display 35mm instead of 32mm
Fixed problems with dragging panels on a secondary screen on Mac
Fixed problem where panels might not maximize correctly on secondary displays on Mac
Fixed crash when undoing the removal of a 3D model animation asset that is currently on a timeline
Fixed issues with previously cached image data being used after an image asset is removed and then reimported or relinked
Minor Retina/High DPI fixes
Fixed rare crash when exporting after switching from the edit screen
Fixed audio being cut off when using the Rate Stretch Tool on audio with a different sample rate to the Project.
Renamed "Fisheye warp" plugin to "Action Cam Lens Distort"
Renamed "Lens Distort & Undistort" to "Lens Distort"

New in HitFilm 4.0.0492 (Feb 4, 2016)

Features:
Light, Camera and Asset Layers can now be aligned in Layer Properties to automatically face another layer
Cameras can now use another layer to set the focal distance
New option for limiting the Maximum 3D Model Map Size on the Project screen
New option for adjusting the Shadow Map Size on the Project screen
Using the Viewer quality downsampling options now provides a bigger performance boost when the scene includes 3D models
Added a new tool in the Viewer to control the camera zoom
New Orbit mode for orbiting around selected objects. Switch between orbit modes by click and holding on the Orbit tool button in the Viewer
Changed keyboard modifiers for 3D navigation in Viewer
You can now use shift to lock camera pan movement and canvas drag to one axis
You can now use shift to lock camera rotation movement to one axis
The camera’s near and far clipping values can now be adjusted to clip 3D models. This reduces Z-fighting
HitFilm now defaults to using the dedicated GPU if your computer has multiple video cards (as is common in notebooks)
Major performance improvements for particle simulations using layer emitters when the source layer is an image or solid asset. Recommend using pre-rendered images whenever possible to maximize performance
Some performance improvements for particle simulations using layer emitters when the source layer is media or a composite shot and "Use layer alpha" is activated
Improved performance for particle simulations using layer emitters when the source layer is scaled to zero
Alpha can now be reduced when a particle is viewed side-on if the new Soften Glancing Angle property is increased
Auto relink now works in the 3D model properties dialog when textures cannot be found
Improved contextual help for the new advanced rendering settings in the Project and Option screens
Added extra feedback for mismatching model animation asset instances when using Alembic files
Keyframes can now be instantly duplicated on the composite shot timeline and value graph by holding Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) when moving them
Importing a QuickTime movie in the Media panel without having QuickTime installed will now display a help message to "Install QuickTime"
Fixes:
Reduced Z-fighting on 3D models
Can no longer position the CTI/playhead beyond the last valid frame in the timeline
Effects added to clips on the editor sequence now always apply in the desired order
Presets now store applied effects in the correct order
Fixed issue where the effects tree could appear corrupted after creating a preset
Fixed issue where right clicking in the layer timeline would clear the selection
Fixed Dimension Rift on latest NVIDIA driver
Fixed crash during playback when combining transitions and the denoise effect
Modified the file path of 3D model textures that can’t be found to improve auto relink behavior
Pixel colours now match on Windows and Mac platforms when decoding ProRes and AVC/H.264 QuickTime videos
Prevented keyframes from becoming subframe incorrectly when edited on the timeline and value graph at certain frame rates
Fixed issue where it was sometimes possible to orbit in an orthographic view
Right click now switches to the hand tool on Mac
Removed camera roll in perspective view
Moving layers by holding down the cursor keys no longer creates multiple steps in the history
Fixed transform issues when a particle emitter shape is attached to a layer that is aligned along its motion path
HitFilm now runs on low resolution screens on Mac
Resolved issue with black Viewer on computers with Intel HD 4000 GPUs

New in HitFilm 4.0.0462 (Jan 8, 2016)

Features:
Quad Warp now applies motion blur if the layer’s motion blur is activated
Vignette and Quad Warp now set their default values based on the layer size
Speed/Duration dialog now remembers linked state
Increased the maximum mask feather range
OpenFX plugins are now able to automatically set properties to animated and create their own keyframes
Fixes:
Quad Warp animation jitter has been fixed
Quad Warp now uses anti-aliasing equivalent to 16x MSAA
Reduced camera roll when rotating with the Viewer control
Fixed some transitions not working correctly
Fixed crash when importing a composite shot containing a Particle Simulator or Gunfire effect created in HitFilm Ultimate
Keyframes are no longer drawn in the wrong order when positioned very close together
Fixed Fisheye Warp blur reflect option when using downsample modes
Fixed the animation of string properties in the Pulp Sci-fi Text Crawl plugin
Fixed media clips being added to editor tracks in unexpected order
Media clips are now duplicated according to layer order, not selection order
Minor UI aesthetic fixes
Fixed asset duration bars not updating correctly after changing composite shot framerates
Fixed menus not working when running on low resolution screens (eg 1366 x 768)
Updated BorisFX 3D Objects to stop HitFilm window losing focus after applying BorisFX settings and erroneous entries in the undo history
Fixed anisotropic scaling of images, improving camera projection quality
Fixed incorrectly rendered images due to AMD driver bug
Fixed issue with projection when applying a track from a 3D to a 2D layer when the active camera has had its start frame changed
Fixed issue where the composite shot dialog did not correctly maintain the duration while editing the frame rate
Zero length composite shots can no longer be created
Fixed issue where entering large frame rate values in the composite shot settings dialog could cause incorrect values to appear for the duration
Specific fix to the OFX API implementation for the kOfxParamPropIsAnimating property
Added workaround to prevent conflict between Twixtor and HitFilm

New in HitFilm 4.0.0429 (Dec 3, 2015)

Features:
Accurate lens correction for GoPro footage (HitFilm 4 Pro + all HitFilm Ignite hosts)
Layers now display a visual representation of their original duration after trimming
Navigation in the orthographic views has been massively improved with a larger zoom scale and 1:1 panning
Added an option to include semi transparent triangles when rendering ambient occlusion on 3D models
Enabled additional ProRes codec variants on Mac: ProRes 422 HQ, LT and Proxy
Fixes:
VSync is now explicitly disabled, which can result in major performance gains in the Viewer on some setups (note that the GPU driver can still override this optimization. We recommend setting your driver settings to ‘let application decide’ where possible)
Value graph now displays the correct values for the channel curve property of the Curves effect
Value graph now displays the correct curves for signed and unsigned integer properties
Value graph now displays the correct curves for 8-bit color properties
Value graph now uses the Ctrl and Shift modifiers (Command and Shift on Mac) to change the scale
Holding the Shift modifier no longer prevents scaling on the Mac
Viewer now updates consistently with playhead movement on Mac
Menus now open correctly when Auto Hide taskbar is turned on (Windows only)
Taskbar can now be used when using auto hide taskbar and HitFilm is maximized
HitFilm is now resized to the correct size when secondary monitor is bigger than the primary one
Keyframes now move correctly after editing layers with the rate stretch tool
Fixed rare crash when adding a light to a project containing a normal or bump mapped 3d model
Fixed focus order in general settings dialog
Projects can now be transferred between platforms with auto relinking of media
Moved export button in Editor sequence to be consistent with the composite shot timeline
Fixed crash after relinking media asset, if multiple assets exist for same source file
Fixed problem where keyframes could not be scaled down to the same frame easily in the layer timeline and value graph
Reduced an issue where parts of a 3D model rendered black when a normal or bump map was applied
Reload action in media panel will only be displayed if at least one image or media asset is selected
Fixed an issue with making a new composite shot based on an existing composite shot
Reduced z-fighting artifacts on 3D models
Fixed an issue where keyframe positions on the particle lifetime graph were changed when the start frame of the effect layer was modified on the timeline
Fixed clipping that occurs when importing some MOV files, specifically those created by GoPro cameras
Fixed issue that broke the creation of composite shots when changing framerate
Changed scaling method of RAM preview to match the viewer
Fixed rare export error

HitFilm Changelog

What's new in HitFilm 2023.2

New in HitFilm 2023.1 (Apr 7, 2023)

New in HitFilm 2022.4 (Dec 15, 2022)

New in HitFilm 2022.3 (Dec 15, 2022)

New in HitFilm 2022.2 (Oct 4, 2022)

New in HitFilm 2021.3 (Dec 9, 2021)

New in HitFilm 2021.2 (Sep 27, 2021)

New in HitFilm 2021.1 (Mar 18, 2021)

New in HitFilm 16.0.2522 (Dec 11, 2020)

New in HitFilm 15.2.0005 (Oct 26, 2020)

New in HitFilm 15.1.2421 (Aug 21, 2020)

New in HitFilm 15.0.2407 (Aug 7, 2020)

New in HitFilm 14.3.2298 (Apr 20, 2020)

New in HitFilm 14.2.2249 (Feb 26, 2020)

New in HitFilm 14.1.2208 (Dec 12, 2019)

New in HitFilm 14.0.2194 (Nov 25, 2019)

New in HitFilm 13.1.0004 (Sep 30, 2019)

New in HitFilm 13.0.2075 (Jul 30, 2019)

New in HitFilm 12.3.1984 (Apr 19, 2019)

New in HitFilm 12.2.1948 (Mar 12, 2019)

New in HitFilm 12.0.1930 (Feb 14, 2019)

New in HitFilm 9.1.1755 (Sep 5, 2018)

New in HitFilm 9.0.1693 (Jul 20, 2018)

New in HitFilm 8.1.0002 (Jun 22, 2018)

New in HitFilm 8.0.1652 (May 11, 2018)

New in HitFilm 7.1.0002 (Mar 5, 2018)

New in HitFilm 7.0.1581 (Feb 23, 2018)

New in HitFilm 6.2.1558 (Feb 6, 2018)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0469 (Oct 30, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0404 (Jul 24, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0373 (Jun 17, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0335 (May 19, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0313 (Apr 27, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0262 (Mar 9, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0194 (Feb 2, 2017)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0128 (Dec 8, 2016)

New in HitFilm 2017 5.0.0098 (Nov 24, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0679 (Aug 11, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0638 (Jun 23, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0577 (Apr 28, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0522 (Mar 3, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0492 (Feb 4, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0462 (Jan 8, 2016)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0429 (Dec 3, 2015)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0424 (Nov 27, 2015)

New in HitFilm 4.0.0409 (Nov 18, 2015)

New in HitFilm 3.1.0113 (Aug 3, 2015)

New in HitFilm 3.0.0576 (Dec 11, 2014)