NORFOLK, UK — Software developer HitFilm (www.fxhome.com) has teamed up with the YouTube channel Film Riot to launch HitFilm 3 Express (hitfilm.com/express), a free, all-in-one editing and visual effects tool. Film Riot produced the short film Portal Combat to demonstrate the level of effects possible in HitFilm 3 Express. In addition to being able to watch
Portal Combat, users can download project files and follow tutorials that detail how to recreate the shots in the short using actual footage from the film.
HitFilm has a community of over 125,000 content creators, including YouTube superstars Freddie Wong and Corridor Digital. The company continues to stay true to its core mission of providing the quality tools for indie filmmakers.
HitFilm 3 Express is available for free, with no time limit or subscription fees. Free tutorials, a community forum and dedicated customer support are also available. The application provides both editing and 3D compositing capabilities and can be used on both Macs and PCs.
HitFilm 3 Express can take advantage of GPU acceleration and will be updated regularly. The tool includes more than 120 built-in 2D and 3D effects, including lights and lens flares, tools for color grading and greenscreen effects.