Friction 0.9.6.1

The first maintenance release for 0.9.6 is now available.

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This release marks the end of development for the 0.9 series. The 0.9 series is now in maintenance mode, receiving only important bug fixes until the upcoming 1.0 release later this year.

This release incorporates several fixes and changes backported from the main branch.

SVG Changes

Friction now supports the mask element, enabling the creation of more complex SVG animations.

Example Project in SVG Download Example Project

  1. Group Desired Elements: Combine the objects you want to mask into a single group.
  2. Convert Group to Layer: Promote the group to a layer.
  3. Apply Blend Mode: Set the blend mode of the element you want to use as a mask to DstIn.

UI/UX

Core

Renderer

Friction will now streamline the export process by offering pre-configured render profiles. These profiles will cover common formats and settings, making it easier to create videos and images for various purposes. Available profiles include:

ProRes, TIFF and PNG profiles has alpha support enabled.

Known Issues

Friction is currently in active development, and as such, you may encounter issues or missing features. Please note the following:

For a more comprehensive list of known issues and ongoing development, please refer to our issue tracker.

Support

For other inquiries use support at friction dot graphics.

System Requirements

Minimum hardware

Supported systems

Published 22 August 2024.