Fog Panther promises to be the native alternative to Photoshop that the Linux ecosystem has been waiting for. It offers a one-time payment, a non-destructive workflow, and true support for PSD and CMYK files.
With 71 critical fixes focused on memory management, Vulkan, and VSE, learn why this update is the ultimate foundation for stability to safeguard your deadlines in audiovisual production on Linux.
New Photo page: AI that reads clapperboards, generates synthetic voices, and simulates facial aging. More Fusion, more Fairlight, more integration. See all the changes in post-production.
Autograph is back—but not for us. Find out how Maxon ended Linux support for the motion graphics software and discover the alternatives that still work with our ecosystem.
Understand the impact of Kernel 6.17 on the new Zorin OS 18.1 and how it brings improvements for those working in the audiovisual field.
The Definitive Guide to Installing DaVinci Resolve on Linux. Discover why Blackmagic has become the industry standard and follow the complete step-by-step guide to installing it via .run file, MakeResolveDeb, AUR, or Distrobox.
To end the year on a high note, the Friction Graphics team has just announced the release of version 1.0.0-rc.3. If you use Friction for your motion graphics and 2D animation projects, this update includes changes that will directly impact your workflow
Linux is Hollywood’s operating system. From *Dune* to *Spider-Man*, major render farms and VFX studios run on Linux. However, bringing that power to your home studio or production company requires discipline. Unlike Windows or macOS, Linux gives you total freedom
The wait is over! On November 18, 2025, the Blender Foundation announced the official release of Blender 5.0, a version that promises to be a game-changer for professionals in visual effects (VFX), animation, and video editing. For us in the Linux community, who are looking for robust tools and
And if you’re like us, your workstation is the heart of your production company. Above all else, it needs to be two things: stable and reliable. In the Linux world, when we’re looking for “bulletproof” stability, we usually turn to distributions based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), such as AlmaLinux. Until
In the world of audiovisual production, the review cycle is one of the most critical—and often most frustrating—stages. Emails with timecodes, WeTransfer links that expire, and disjointed comments are a reality for many production companies. To address this pain point, platforms like Frame.io have become
The Linux community had been eagerly awaiting it, and it has finally arrived: the beta version of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, introducing the long-awaited COSMIC Desktop Environment, System76’s new interface built from the ground up in Rust. For us, audiovisual content creators who rely on a stable system and
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OBS Studio has just released version 32, and while it doesn’t bring a major overhaul to the interface, the update is packed with technical improvements and new features that directly impact the workflow of those who produce professional audiovisual content on Linux. Far from being just a routine update, the
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The new beta version of Ubuntu Studio 25.10, codenamed “Questing Quokka,” is now available, offering a glimpse of what we can expect from the final release on October 9, 2025. This update isn’t meant to be a complete overhaul, but rather an evolution focused on improving what already works.
2D/3D Animation
The Graphite developers announced on Saturday (the 20th) the new features added to the tool this September. The latest update, covering the period from May to September 2025, marks the software’s Alpha 4 version and introduces more than 300 significant changes. The project, which aims to
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System76 has scheduled the release of the beta version of Pop!_OS 24.04 for September 25, 2025. This version introduces the most significant change in the distribution’s history: the replacement of the GNOME environment with its own in-house developed desktop, COSMIC. For professionals who rely on systems
Visual Effects (VFX)
When we think of James Cameron’s *Titanic* (1997), the grandeur, romance, and tragedy that won 11 Oscars immediately come to mind. But for us, enthusiasts of audiovisual production using free software, there is an equally monumental story unfolding behind the scenes. A story about how an open-source operating system
2D/3D Animation
If you’re involved in the world of open-source audiovisual production, you’ve surely heard of Blender. More than just a simple 3D modeling program, it’s a complete, free, open-source creative suite capable of competing head-to-head with commercial solutions
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If you work in video editing, visual effects, or 3D and have ever considered using Linux, the good news is: yes, you can work professionally on the system without missing Windows or macOS. The bad news? There are so many distros that it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the choices.
2D/3D Animation
When we think of cinema, it’s easy to focus on the directors, actors, and spectacular sets. But behind every flying dragon, hyper-realistic explosion, and alien landscape, there’s a silent army that makes it all possible: Linux. For the world’s largest film studios, it’s not just a
Script
Film production is a complex and multifaceted process, but it all starts with one thing: the screenplay. It is the roadmap, the blueprint, and the backbone of your film. Without a solid, well-structured, and organized screenplay, the rest of the production falls apart. For the filmmaker working in the
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We are thrilled to announce the public launch of the Cine Linux Wiki, a platform designed to serve as a leading resource for technical and creative knowledge focused on audiovisual production using free and open-source software. Available at wiki.cinelinux.com, the Wiki was created for professionals and enthusiasts who are looking to
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The Linux audiovisual production community recently suffered a significant blow with the news of Maxon’s acquisition of Left Angle. This event culminated in the abrupt and unexpected shutdown of Autograph’s servers on June 5, 2025, rendering the software inoperable overnight. The
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Boas notícias para a comunidade de produção cinematográfica e audiovisual no Linux! O OBS Studio 31.1.0 Beta 1 foi lançado para testes, trazendo um conjunto robusto de novos recursos para o popular aplicativo de gravação e transmissão de vídeo de código aberto. A grande novidade para os usuários
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