Dragonframe 2026 Software<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDragonframe stop motion animation software for macOS, Windows and Linux.<\/p>\n\n
This is a perpetual license with three years of updates and support (maintenance agreement).\nYou will receive updates and support for three years. After that, the license will still be active. It does not expire.<\/p>\n\n
The software is delivered as a digital download<\/strong> as soon as your payment clears, so you can get to work right away. (Student orders must be approved before you receive your license. Any rejected orders will be canceled and fully refunded.)<\/p>\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT AFTER PURCHASING THIS ITEM FROM OUR SITE:<\/strong>\n\n \t- You will receive an email with your serial number.<\/li>\n \t
- Download the software from our site. [Downloads]<\/a><\/li>\n \t
- Use this serial number to activate the software.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n
WHAT THE LICENSE ENTITLES YOU TO: You may activate the software on one computer for every license you purchase. You may also activate a single license on a second computer if Dragonframe will not be used on both at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\nNEW IN DRAGONFRAME 2026.01<\/h4>\n\n \t- Reworked Ximea capture source for improved performance<\/li>\n
- Major rework of face set images to allow larger images with non-square aspect ratios\n
- Each face set preview can be hidden (use eye icon for character)<\/li>\n
- Non-square face sets can be previewed as squares to save space with multiple characters (hover over preview and click square icon)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/li>\n
- Added \u2018Play by Tags\u2019 to Playback menu to control whether playback matches \u2018step by tags\u2019 choice.<\/li>\n
- Moved \u2018Step by Tags\u2019 and \u2018Step by Holds\u2019 to the Playback menu.<\/li>\n
- Major playback performance improvements in DMX and Arc<\/li>\n
- Support for Panoramic cameras, Insta360 X3\/X4\/X5 and Ricoh Theta X\/Z1, with spherical view support.<\/li>\n
- Reference layer hardware acceleration on Linux via VAAPI (for AMD\/Intel) or NVDEC (for NVIDIA) using zero-copy texture transfer. Brings it on par with macOS and Windows implementations.<\/li>\n
- NVDEC\/NVIDIA video assist decoding on Windows and Linux, for systems that don\u2019t have Intel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
NEW IN DRAGONFRAME 2025.09<\/h4>\n\n- Added SOLO CAMERA option to hide any layers, mattes, or chroma-keying<\/li>\n
- Added movie export ‘step by tags’ option, to match ‘step by tags’ playback<\/li>\n
- Arc: ‘Reorient rig to current position’ to create world offset\/rotation for virtualized rig<\/li>\n
- Added ARRICORE image format support<\/li>\n \t
- Linux webcam performance improvements<\/li>\n \t
- Linux reference layer hardware-accelerated decoding via VAAPI<\/li>\n \t
- Improved Blackmagic Design output device selection<\/li>\n
- Added support for Sony cameras to download movie after recording (for models since 2020)<\/li>\n
- Updated increment editor to make it easier to work with extra function points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
NEW IN DRAGONFRAME 2025.05<\/h4>\n\n \t- macOS: Added option to use libUSB instead of ImageCapture for communication with digital cameras over PTP<\/li>\n \t
- Added ‘Duplicate Drawing’ option for drawing layers.<\/li>\n \t
- Added support for Fujifilm X-M5.<\/li>\n \t
- Arc: Added new backlash rollback algorithms that work for indexed axes and are more reliable.<\/li>\n \t
- Arc: Added SCARA virtualization<\/li>\n \t
- OSC encoder improvements<\/li>\n \t
- Arc & DMX: Change playback speed by percentage<\/li>\n \t
- Arc: Added ‘super solo’. Alt\/option + click solo icon enables it<\/li>\n \t
- DMX: Double-click in keyframe area places key at existing value<\/li>\n \t
- DMX: Added histogram to DMX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
NEW IN DRAGONFRAME 2025.01<\/h4>\n\n \t- Improved quality of ‘hold-on-still’ image and do not apply video assist levels to it<\/li>\n \t
- Fixed playback hitch when reference layers start later in playback<\/li>\n \t
- Added ARRI Alexa 35 support<\/li>\n \t
- Windows audio: no longer adjusts master volume of program when changing volume in a workspace<\/li>\n \t
- Arc: Added option to use a move test as a reference layer<\/li>\n \t
- Arc: Added ‘gobo’ function for axis. This makes it available in the Cinematography workspace.<\/li>\n \t
- Arc: DMC limit switches can be configured as ‘normally open’<\/li>\n \t
- Arc: dmc-lite enables pull-up resistors for logic-in and e-stop inputs, to simplify wiring<\/li>\n \t
- DMX: option to mark channels as ‘single value’, so they are not keyframed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
System Requirements<\/h3>\nMac<\/h4>\n\n \t- macOS 11+ Universal (Apple Silicon or Intel)<\/li>\n \t
- 4GB+ RAM<\/li>\n \t
- A supported camera<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Windows<\/h4>\n\n \t- Windows 10\/11 (64-Bit Only)<\/li>\n \t
- OpenGL 2.1 Capable Graphics Card<\/li>\n \t
- Intel\/AMD CPU with 2+ Cores<\/li>\n \t
- 4GB+ RAM<\/li>\n \t
- A supported camera<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Linux<\/h4>\n\n \t- x86_64\/amd64 Ubuntu 20+ or Fedora 34+ (Ubuntu recommended)<\/li>\n \t
- OpenGL 2.1 Capable Graphics Card<\/li>\n \t
- Intel\/AMD CPU with 2+ Cores<\/li>\n \t
- 4GB+ RAM<\/li>\n \t
- A supported camera<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/div>\nSoftware License Agreement<\/h3>\n
The end-user license agreement is part of the installation process. You can also review it here: EULA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nDragonframe Bluetooth\/USB Controller<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\nOur new bluetooth keypad is wireless, shock resistant and super responsive.<\/p>\nThe most useful animation tools are available through the Dragonframe bluetooth keypad, allowing you to stay focused on animating instead of hunting around with the mouse. And the hotkeys are fully configurable, so if you really like a feature that is not on the keypad, you can move it there.\n\nOur updated controller can be used via Bluetooth or<\/i> USB.\n\nTo use the controller via USB, simply plug the provided USB cable into the controller and then into your computer. No batteries are required when using USB.\n\nNote: To use the controller via Bluetooth, your computer must have Bluetooth capabilities.\u00a0Most modern laptops have this. If your machine does not, you can get a bluetooth USB adapter.\nFeatures<\/h3>\n\n \t- Highly responsive scissor-mechanism keys.<\/li>\n \t
- Rubber molding to protect against drops.<\/li>\n \t
- Ergonomic angled design.<\/li>\n \t
- Locator nubs on the Stepping keys.<\/li>\n \t
- Includes numbers for remote data entry with functions like Cut Back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Specifications<\/h3>\n\n \t- Dimensions: 5.75″ x 3.75″ x 1.00″<\/li>\n \t
- Weight: 7\u00a0oz (with batteries)<\/li>\n \t
- Power: requires two AA batteries (included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Setup Instructions – Mac<\/h3>\n\n \t- Open System Preferences<\/strong> and go to Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t
- If it says “Bluetooth: Off”, press Turn Bluetooth On<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t
- Turn your Dragonframe Bluetooth Controller over:\n
\n \t- Flip the power switch to ON<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t
- Press the CONN.<\/strong> button. You will need to use a pencil tip, paper clip, or something similar to press it.<\/li>\n \t
- (The blue light on the front of the keypad should be flashing.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t
- The keypad should appear in the Bluetooth Devices<\/strong> list.<\/li>\n \t
- Select the keypad in the Devices<\/strong> list and press the Pair<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n \t
- Your keypad should be paired and ready to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Setup Instructions – Windows<\/h3>\n\n \t- Find the Bluetooth icon in the toolbar, right-click it, and choose Add a Bluetooth Device<\/strong>. This will open Manage Bluetooth Devices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t
- Turn your Dragonframe Bluetooth Controller over:\n
\n \t- Flip the power switch to ON<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t
- Press the CONN.<\/strong> button. You will need to use a pencil tip, paper clip, or something similar to press it.<\/li>\n \t
- (The blue light on the front of the keypad should be flashing.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t
- The keypad should appear as “Bluetooth Keypad” in the Manage Bluetooth Devices<\/strong> list.<\/li>\n \t
- Select the keypad and press the Pair<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n \t
- Your keypad should be paired and ready to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nYou can find additional instructions and troubleshooting on our FAQ page. [FAQ]<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Dragonframe stop motion animation software for macOS, Windows and Linux.<\/p>\n\n
This is a perpetual license with three years of updates and support (maintenance agreement).\nYou will receive updates and support for three years. After that, the license will still be active. It does not expire.<\/p>\n\n
The software is delivered as a digital download<\/strong> as soon as your payment clears, so you can get to work right away. (Student orders must be approved before you receive your license. Any rejected orders will be canceled and fully refunded.)<\/p>\n\n WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER PURCHASING THIS ITEM FROM OUR SITE:<\/strong>\n WHAT THE LICENSE ENTITLES YOU TO: You may activate the software on one computer for every license you purchase. You may also activate a single license on a second computer if Dragonframe will not be used on both at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n The end-user license agreement is part of the installation process. You can also review it here: EULA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Our new bluetooth keypad is wireless, shock resistant and super responsive.<\/p>\nThe most useful animation tools are available through the Dragonframe bluetooth keypad, allowing you to stay focused on animating instead of hunting around with the mouse. And the hotkeys are fully configurable, so if you really like a feature that is not on the keypad, you can move it there.\n\nOur updated controller can be used via Bluetooth or<\/i> USB.\n\nTo use the controller via USB, simply plug the provided USB cable into the controller and then into your computer. No batteries are required when using USB.\n\nNote: To use the controller via Bluetooth, your computer must have Bluetooth capabilities.\u00a0Most modern laptops have this. If your machine does not, you can get a bluetooth USB adapter.\n\n \t
NEW IN DRAGONFRAME 2026.01<\/h4>\n
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NEW IN DRAGONFRAME 2025.09<\/h4>\n
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NEW IN DRAGONFRAME 2025.05<\/h4>\n
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NEW IN DRAGONFRAME 2025.01<\/h4>\n
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System Requirements<\/h3>\n
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<\/div>\nSoftware License Agreement<\/h3>\n
Dragonframe Bluetooth\/USB Controller<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Features<\/h3>\n
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Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Setup Instructions – Mac<\/h3>\n
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Setup Instructions – Windows<\/h3>\n
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