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video editing and visual effects software

Recent window: last 5.3 months (2026-04-29 → 2026-10-07), compared with the prior 5.3 months.

media · 67 members · Data as of 2026-10-10

These products provide specialized video editing software, motion graphics platforms, and visual effects plugins. They are primarily used by video editors, content creators, and post-production artists looking to enhance video workflows. This cluster is distinguished from general design tools by its specific focus on motion graphics, transitions, and video post-production effects.

Metrics

Stage
heating
Recent count
52
Prior count
2
Total count
67
Momentum
300.00
Momentum (normalized)
1.00
Attention
0.60
Crowding
0.20
Low crowding
0.80
Concentration
0.81
Low concentration
0.19
Opportunity
0.65

Source split

github
20 (0.38)
hn
0 (0.00)
ph
31 (0.60)
yc
1 (0.02)

Dominant source: ph · Divergence: 0.60

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Monthly trajectory

Pulled from real Hacker News comment threads on this niche's launches.

Most asked for

  • Advanced animation tools beyond onion skinning (1)
    Raised on Inamate
  • Merge drawing mode for destructive vector editing (1)
    Raised on Inamate
  • Native desktop application support (1)
    Raised on Inamate
  • Production-ready example animations in documentation (1)
    Raised on Inamate
  • Professional-grade color management (1)
    Raised on Inamate

Concerns raised

  • Animation tools are basic (onion strips), not production-grade (1)
    Raised on Inamate
  • Browser-based instead of native software (1)
    Raised on Inamate
  • Example animations look like toys, not professional production work (1)
    Raised on Inamate
  • Lacks color management features (1)
    Raised on Inamate
  • Uses Electron/React technology stack (1)
    Raised on Inamate

Compared to

Members

Name Source Upvotes ▼ Launched
Adobe-After-Effects GITHUB 403 2026-10-02
Effects SDK PH 329 2026-07-11
Adobe-Substance-3d GITHUB 303 2026-10-09
SlideShow-Video-Maker GITHUB 209 2026-10-02
BorisFX GITHUB 203 2026-10-02
SlideShow-Video-Maker GITHUB 200 2026-10-09
BorisFX GITHUB 198 2026-10-09
vit PH 186 2026-03-26
Adobe-After-Effects GITHUB 132 2026-10-01
BorisFX GITHUB 125 2026-10-02
Introducing Video Editor in Manus 2.0 PH 117 2026-10-07
Filmora-15 GITHUB 105 2026-10-02
SonyVegas GITHUB 104 2026-10-02
Camtasia GITHUB 102 2026-10-02
Adobe-After-Effects GITHUB 101 2026-10-09
Filmora-15 GITHUB 98 2026-10-09
Camtasia GITHUB 98 2026-10-09
boris-fx-bcc-plugin-premium-2026 GITHUB 76 2026-09-19
FrameSketch PH 67 2026-09-12
Adobe-After-Effects GITHUB 60 2026-10-09
vegas-helper-tool GITHUB 28 2026-09-15
ultimate-vegas-pro-plugin GITHUB 28 2026-09-15
premiere-pro-plugin-free-v2 GITHUB 27 2026-09-15
latest-premiere-pro-plugin GITHUB 22 2026-09-15
afterlight GITHUB 20 2026-09-14
ttfx GITHUB 19 2026-09-27
After-Effects-Cracked GITHUB 16 2026-09-19
Camtasia GITHUB 15 2026-10-02
Inamate HN 15 2026-02-10
effect-inspect GITHUB 11 2026-09-24
camtasia-newest GITHUB 10 2026-10-04
connect2mp4 GITHUB 7 2026-09-14
Outpaint.com - Expand any video to fit any screen YC 7 2026-06-09
Postjamm - Forever free Frameio alt PH 4 2026-09-19
Shufaf 2.0 - Batch Image Processing PH 2 2026-09-27
CelitePro PH 2 2026-09-20
TypeFlow Studio PH 2 2026-10-04
VarvoFlow PH 2 2026-10-04
Weetit PH 2 2026-09-15
SquishyFile Video Filters PH 2 2026-09-19
FlexViz PH 2 2026-09-20
VOERTEX PH 2 2026-09-22
Vincea PH 1 2026-09-19
GLITCH-FX PH 1 2026-09-17
Filmidi PH 1 2026-09-17
ProdExplainer PH 1 2026-09-10
Revision Review PH 1 2026-09-14
TrailMov PH 1 2026-09-23
G7X Studio — G7X PH 1 2026-09-28
NS Studio PH 1 2026-10-01