CinePaint
Open Source Deep Paint Software.
Overview
CinePaint is a free and open-source computer program for painting and retouching bitmap frames of films. It is a fork of version 1.0.4 of the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). It is one of the most successful open source tools in the motion picture industry.
✨ Key Features
- Deep paint (16-bit and 32-bit float color depth)
- Frame-by-frame painting and rotoscoping
- Color management
- Support for various film and image formats
- Onion skinning
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Free and open-source
- Support for high bit-depth image formats
- Proven track record in the film industry
Unique Value: A no-cost solution for high bit-depth paint and rotoscoping, with a history of use in major film productions.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Used on major feature films for rotoscoping and clean-up tasks
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- General-purpose image editing
- Node-based compositing
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a free alternative to commercial paint and roto software, though with a less modern interface and potentially less frequent updates.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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