Chapter 1 ■ the Different faCes of Java: Create a Java 9 Development WorkstationInstall the software, and create a Quick Launch Icon for your Taskbar, as you did for all the other
software. If you want to learn more about digital video editing, take a look at the Digital Video Editing
Fundamentals title from Apress. Next, we’ll install an advanced Special Effects, 3D modeling and animation,
and VR package, called BlackMagic Fusion.
Downloading and Installing Blackmagic Fusion for Visual Effects
JavaFX also supports special effects pipelines, since all of the new media genres can be combined together
seamlessly using Java 9 code. SFX utilizes “raster” pixel-based motion video technology, static image
compositing, digital audio, 3D, i3D and SVG digital illustration together all at once, and is therefore as
advanced as 3D modeling and animation. BlackMagicDesign’s Fusion used to be a paid software package
until it was made open source. There is a professional version which used to cost $999 which is now $299! If
you are serious about multimedia, purchase this!
You first have to register on the BlackMagicDesign.com website to be able to download and use this
software. This package is available for Linux, Windows 10, and Macintosh operating systems. To find Fusion
the Internet, use Google Search Engine and type in Fusion 9, and you will be directed to what is shown in
Figure 1-19. Click on the DOWNLOADS button that represents the operating system that you are using.
This download page will automatically detect what OS you are using; in my case, Windows.
Figure 1-18. Google the word DaVinci Resolve; go to BlackMagicDesign.com webpage; click on the Download
button