Apple Motion vs EmberGen
Apple Motion
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EmberGen
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| Figure | Apple Motion | EmberGen |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Visual Effects Software | 8.0 (#13) | 8.1 (#9) |
| Audience | Apple describes Motion as designed with editors in mind, and the App Store listing describes it as designed for video editors. | JangaFX says it develops tools for real-time VFX artists, technical artists, and environment artists in games and film. |
| Purpose | Motion is a motion graphics tool for creating and animating images, cinematic titles, transitions, and effects in real time. | EmberGen is a real-time tool for creating fire, smoke, explosions, and other volumetric effects. |
| Support | Apple provides a Motion User Guide, troubleshooting resources, information about supported media formats and plug-ins, and access to Apple Communities. | The maker offers trial support through Discord or email and lists documentation, tutorials, forums, and email support for users. |
Plans
Apple Motion
- Motion$49.99 a month
- Motion$49.99, paid once
- Apple Creator Studio$12.99 a month
- Motion$49.99, paid once
In their own words
Apple Motion
Apple Motion has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.