Released in November 2020, Red Giant marked a major milestone in the suite's history, representing the first major update following the merger of Red Giant and Maxon. The suite is an industry-standard collection of 11 plugins for particle simulation and 3D effects within Adobe After Effects . The Evolution of Particle Physics
: For the first time, creators could simulate complex natural behaviors like flocking and swarming (mimicking birds or fish) and meandering (simulating people wandering in a space). Red Giant Trapcode Suite 16.0
: In plugins like Trapcode Form , C4D geometry could be converted into 3D particle objects, allowing motion designers to bridge the gap between 2D compositing and 3D modeling more seamlessly. Legacy and Accessibility Released in November 2020, Red Giant marked a
: A new environment engine allowed users to combine Air and Bounce physics for the first time, creating realistic scenarios where particles could catch a breeze and then bounce off surfaces. : In plugins like Trapcode Form , C4D