
It’s like something you used to have to deal with back in the 90s.

This feels unnecessarily cumbersome, especially since many effects can be applied within the app’s editing section (those that can’t are greyed out and labelled “(layer only)”). The interface is divided into two parts: although you can add effects and titles to your project, from simple letters appearing on screen to complex 3D animations, all from within HitFilm Pro, you can’t actually do it all while editing: in order to add some of those effects, you need to turn your clip into a composite shot, which prepares it for all manner of alterations that will be applied to it. This feature is available for both Pro and Express users.The workspace on display is versatile enough so you can easily change the layout to suit your needs, adding, removing or reordering panels as you see fit. HitFilm 16 takes the hassle out of adding a voiceover or any other audio directly onto your timeline with its new built-in voice recorder. Whether you’re a YouTuber, gamer, or content creator, the new update will not disappoint. Voice recorder Voice recorder now included in HitFilm Whether you’re an Express or Pro user, importing videos directly from your smartphone device is easier than ever! HitFilm 16 includes HEVC software and hardware decoding so you can effortlessly import footage directly from your smartphone device into your projects without needing to convert it first. HEVC software and hardware decoding (H.265) Whether you want to achieve a dreamy, whimsical look or recreate the flares from your favorite SciFi movies, the possibilities are endless. Captivate the eyes of your audience with your own bespoke lens flares. HitFilm Pro 16’s custom Light Flares effect allows you to achieve stunning cinematic looks to match any scene.

Model reflections will also respond to user-defined environment maps, adding a whole new level to the 3D realism available in HitFilm. Pro users and Express users who own the 3D Model Render add-on will have access to high-fidelity 3D rendering, with “metallic-roughness” and “specular-glossiness” materials. Version 16 will support glTF files for 3D assets as well as 3D model animation.

A powerful new addition to HitFilm 16 is an update to the rendering engine which now supports physically-based rendering.
