Version 1.3

This update focuses on Kinetic Typography. We added 10 new presets and enhanced existing ones with advanced settings. It also brings a dedicated preset panel, better export options including PNG sequence, and improved real-time palette adjustments. Update DASCA now to try it out.

New Features

  • 10 New Presets: Added 10 new presets to the Kinetic Typography workspace.
  • Preset Panel: Replaced the dropdown with a dedicated preset panel for easier browsing and selection.
  • Updated Export Panel: The export panel for Kinetic Typography now includes more options, including PNG sequence export.
  • System Fonts: Kinetic Typography now detects and lists fonts installed on your system.

Improvements

  • Advanced Preset Settings: Existing presets now expose additional advanced configuration options.
  • Gradient Palette: The gradient palette in Kinetic Typography now works more accurately and updates in real time.
  • Timeline Indicator: When the timeline is active in Kinetic Typography, it is now indicated with an icon in the settings panel.
  • CRT Scanline: CRT scanline effect now renders more accurately.
  • General Performance: Various minor performance improvements across the application.

Bug Fixes

  • Blob Tracking: Fill box options are now correctly reflected in the exported output.
  • Same Boy: Pixel gap calculation is now more accurate to prevent visual glitches.

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Kinetic Typography & New Effects

With this update, we set up the Kinetic Typography (beta) workspace. You can now assign custom animations to sliders using the timeline. We recommend trying it out by entering this area from the top bar. On top of that, we added two new shaders: Nokia 3310 and Gameboy.

New Features

  • Kinetic Typography (beta): Added a new workspace for creating animated text layouts and motion typography. Access it from the top bar to try it out.
  • Timeline for Kinetic: Sliders now support timeline-based animation, enabling custom animated parameter changes over time.
  • New Shaders: 3310 and Sameboy shaders added to the effect library.

Improvements

  • macOS: Top-bar native program functions and native menu actions now work correctly.

Bug Fixes

  • No notable bug fixes in this release.

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Version 1.1.1

This update focuses on a few bug fixes, with a particular emphasis on Point Cloud. Several long-standing issues in 3D have been resolved. You'll receive the update automatically as a notification. If you encounter any issues, please go to Help > Check for Updates in the application menu.

New Features

  • Point Cloud 3D: Completely rebuilt with new animations and features.
  • Hatching Effect: A new Hatching effect has been added to the effect library.

Improvements

  • General Cleanup & Performance: Various cleanup and performance improvements across the application.

Bug Fixes

  • Bayer Dither Sliders: Bayer dither sliders in the effect chain are now working correctly.
  • Depth Ball: Depth Ball now works more accurately within the effect chain.

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Version 1.0

We've reached version 1.0 Thank you for your continued support. This is just the beginning; DASCA will keep evolving with regular updates, new features, and improvements driven by your feedback.

New Features

  • Undo/Redo: Full undo and redo support is now available across the editor.
  • Pixelate Effect: A new Pixelate effect added to the effect library.
  • Auto Update: Now Dasca checks version and updates automatically.

Improvements

  • CRT: Effect quality and accuracy further improved.
  • Blob Tracking: Added Rectangle as a new box style option.
  • General Performance: Various performance improvements across the application.

Bug Fixes

  • 3D: Fixed an issue where effects would occasionally fail to apply in 3D mode.
  • Effect Transitions: Fixed a disposal bug that occurred when switching between effects.

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Audio Input, New Effects & Faster Exports

This release brings audio input support to Playground, three brand-new effects, and a significant speed boost to video exports.

New Features

  • Playground – Audio Input: Playground now supports audio input, allowing shaders to react to live sound in real time.
  • 3 New Effects: Three new effects have been added to expand your creative toolkit. Halftone, LCD sub-pixel, and Dot Screen.

Improvements

  • Video Export: Export times are faster across the board.
  • Playground: The reset button now resets the canvas as well.

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS