If you're interested in trying out NewBlueFX 2012 Beta 1 for yourself, you can download the plugin from the NewBlueFX website. The plugin is available for a range of popular video editing software, including Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro.

The 2012 Beta 1 suite was released during the transition from PowerPC to Intel on Mac, but the Beta only supported Mac OS X Lion (10.7) and Mountain Lion (10.8). It does not work on macOS Catalina or newer due to the removal of 32-bit library support and deprecated QuickTime APIs.

So, what are the benefits of using NewBlueFX 2012 Beta 1? Here are just a few:

: Offered creative "looks," such as the Cartoonr Plus effect, which transformed standard footage into surreal comic-book-style art.

Were you there for NewBlueFX 2012 Beta 1? Share your memories — especially if you remember the “rainbow crash.”