Toolfarm

Toolfarm, Inc., based in San Francisco since 1999, is a third party distributor of After Effects plug-ins and visual effects tools. It is known as a portal for non-biased reviews, user stories and tutorials for Adobe After Effects and other motion graphics tools.

Plug-in Finder

Toolfarm has created a tool called the [http://www.toolfarm.com/pluginfinder.html Plug-in Finder] , which offers the most comprehensive list of plug-ins and filters anywhere. This resource addresses one of the toughest post-production challenges -- how to find the right plug-in or filter to produce a particular effect. By browsing the categories, there are quick links to detailed product information.

Another valuable asset is the list of products that support Adobe After Effects' render licenses.

Toolfarm has an Expert Forum which has some of the top users of Adobe products and Apple Computer products and other motion graphic tools.

MyToolfarm

In February 2008, Toolfarm launched a new feature called [http://mytoolfarm.toolfarm.com MyToolfarm] . MyToolfarm is a collaborative community for MoGraph and VFX Artists. The purpose of the online video community is to inspire users and allow users to comment on the work of peers, as well as receive feedback on their own uploaded work. The feature doubles as a way for users to explore the trends in motion graphics and see new techniques and learn how plug-ins can be used to expand creativity.

Master Reseller

Toolfarm is the master reseller in North America for Red Giant Software, makers of Magic Bullet Suite and Knoll Light Factory; Trapcode, maker of Shine, Particular, 3D Stroke, Form and others; Digieffects, maker of Delirium and the Buena products and several other companies.

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