Founded in 1996 by Michael Feerer, who previously wrote the first book in the desktop video revolution (Premiere with a Passion published by Peachpit Press), Pixelan Software is one of the longest-established video effects plugin software developers in the world. We started back when digital movies were thumbnail-size and only a few video editing programs existed. Digital video has evolved quite a bit from those early days, but there is still a great need for useful, powerful, affordable video effects plugins. From home users to high-end studios, Pixelan products have been used by more than 250,000 videographers, animators, and filmmakers worldwide.
Read the RedShark interview of Michael to learn more about Pixelan's long history & goals.
Michael Feerer's long-time colleague Ivan Ivanov took over the Pixelan business in 2021. For over two decades, Ivan created the code that powers all Pixelan plugins and has a deep life-long interest in visual effects. Ivan will continue to support, update and develop Pixelan's plugins.
Michael now leads Whatcom Million Trees Project in Bellingham, WA, USA which is planting and protecting one-million trees locally to respond to climate & biodiversity crises.
Our mission/purpose has two key components: • Create Compelling, Affordable Alternatives
We aim to create highly aesthetic, easy-to-use, affordable alternatives to the standard video effects and tired visual cliches that are far too common in most video editing software. Why? So YOU have compelling alternatives to work with for YOUR creative vision. • Service, Service, Service
As an intentionally small company (despite the huge popularity of our products), for marketing we rely primarily on good word-of-mouth by users. That takes more than having great products. It takes having GREAT SERVICE, too. See the reviews page of any of our products for numerous testimonials. We always strive to greatly exceed your service/support expectations.
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