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Commotion vs. Commotion Pro
(4.0 Comparison)

Commotion  introduces the editor working in the DV format to the power of integrated paint and compositing for video. Commotion Pro includes motion tracking, unlimited resolution, and 50 additional effects filters for video artists who need the most advanced compositing and effects capabilities. Choose the Right Solution For You...

Commotion

Commotion Pro

Compositing
Maximum composite size 30000 x 30000 30000 x 30000
Unlimited number of layers Yes Yes
Two-Way Paint (paint directly on composites or clips) Yes Yes
Insert Groups to manage multiple layers Yes Yes
Insert Alias layers to create an update multiple layers at once Yes Yes
Unlimited number of traveling mattes Yes Yes
Flow-Blur, pixel-accurate camera realistic motion blur Yes Yes
Composite images using Corner Pin. No Yes
Paint Tools
AutoPaint with wiggle, cycle, and stroke controls Yes Yes
Clone, SuperClone, and Wire Removal tools Yes Yes
Stylized media FX Brushes and FX Brush Editor Yes Yes
Wacom tablet support (pressure & tilt) Yes Yes
Real-Time Playback
Software-based RAM playback Yes Yes
SuperCache disk playback Yes Yes
Playback to FireWire/QuickTime devices Yes Yes
Dynamic Frame/Field support Yes Yes
Media Management
Project management of media clips with Proxy management Yes Yes
Internal proxy generation to alternate file formats Yes Yes
QuickTime, Video for Windows support Yes Yes
Photoshop Layer Import Yes Yes
Cineon Support No Yes
OMF support Yes Yes
Interactive Controls
Rub-Text instant click and drag controls Yes Yes
Real-time brush creation Yes Yes
Interactive tension control on b-splines Yes Yes
Live pan and scan during playback Yes Yes
Viewer tool to select playback region Yes Yes
Multiple undo/redo for paint and compositing Yes Yes
Rotosplines
Unlimited number of Bezier  Yes Yes
Unlimited number of B-Splines No Yes
Playback splines over clip without rendering Yes Yes
Stroke splines with any brush for vector animation Yes Yes
Apply motion blur to individual splines Yes Yes
Text Effects
TrueType and Poscript Type 1 font support Yes Yes
Scrolling text with control of speed, margins, and layout Yes Yes
Type-on text to mimic a typewriter or CRT display Yes Yes
Animate text on bezier baseline with motion blur Yes Yes
Filter Effects
35 filters including sharpen, soften, color correction, and keying Yes Yes
Keyframeable controls with interpolation support Yes Yes
Text on a path with Motion Text Yes Yes
Produce scrolling text with full control over margins, size, font, and scroll rate Yes Yes
Create type-on text effects to mimic a typewriter or CRT display Yes Yes
Support for After Effects format 3rd party plug-ins Yes Yes
Motion Tracking
Fastest, most accurate desktop motion tracker No Yes
Apply data to any paint stroke, spline point, or effect parameter No Yes
Apply data for corner pinning No Yes
Eliminate camera shakes and wobbles No Yes
Precise camera match move and stabilize capabilities No Yes
Advanced Filter Effects – Primatte Keyer
Pull a key from a greenscreen/bluescreen or any color background No Yes
Key semi-transparent objects such as hair, smoke, and water No Yes
Remove color spill from transparent objects No Yes
Advanced Filter Effects – Composite Wizard
Integrate and blend composited elements No Yes
Simulate backlighting to add a realistic effect No Yes
Calculate depth of field. No Yes
Advanced Filter Effects – Image Lounge
Add natural elements with fractal particle filters No Yes
Replicate shadows to add perspective to shots No Yes
Add funky styles to your text such as Grunge No Yes
Apply a border to any image – control size, position, and color No Yes

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