A software that is used in Post Production to composit scenes in a film and for adding Motion Graphics

Motion graphics

Motion graphics are graphics that use video footage and/or animation technology to create the illusion of motion or rotation, graphics are usually combined with audio for use in multimedia projects. Motion graphics are usually displayed via electronic media technology, but may be displayed via...

, special effects and color correction

Color correction

Color correction by using color gels, or filters, is a process used in stage lighting, photography, television, cinematography and other disciplines, the intention of which is to alter the overall color of the light; typically the light color is measured on a scale known as color temperature, as...

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Layer Based

This software uses a Layer based interface for compositing and visual effects. Examples of Layer based Software are Adobe After Effects

Adobe After Effects

Adobe After Effects is a digital motion graphics and compositing software published by Adobe Systems, used in the post-production process of filmmaking and television production. Its main uses are the origination of 2D and 2.5D animation, visual effects compositing and finishing...

, Sony Vegas Pro, Apple Motion

Apple Motion

Motion is a software application produced by Apple Inc. for their Mac OS X operating system. It is used to create and edit motion graphics, titling for video production and film production, and 2D and 3D compositing for visual effects.-History:...

 and the now discontinued Autodesk Combustion.

Node Based

This software uses a Node based interface for compositing and visual effects. Examples of Node based softwares are Autodesk Flame

IFF (software)

Inferno, Flame and Flint is a series of compositing and visual effects applications made by Autodesk Media and Entertainment. They share the same software base, but differ mainly in hardware configuration. Traditionally Inferno ran on the SGI Onyx series, while Flame and Flint ran on the SGI...

, Autodesk Toxik

Toxik

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 now sold as Maya Composite, Eyeon Fusion

Eyeon Fusion

Fusion is an image compositing software program created by eyeon Software Inc. It is typically used to create visual effects and digital compositing for film, HD and commercials...

, Foundry Nuke

Nuke (software)

Nuke is a node-based compositor produced by The Foundry, and used for film and television post-production. Nuke is cross-platform, and is available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux...

, Blender (software)

Blender (software)

Blender is a free and open-source 3D computer graphics software product used for creating animated films, visual effects, interactive 3D applications or video games. The current release version is 2.60, and was released on October 19, 2011...

 and the now discontinued Apple Shake.