While the core engines are being updated, NewBlueFX hasn't neglected the actual effects. Beta 1 ships with early access to several new collections that show a lot of promise:

The effects controls have been streamlined. You’ll find more intuitive sliders and presets, making it easier to dial in the exact "look" you’re going for without digging through endless menus. Key Effects to Test

This was the first public integration of what would become their flagship product, Titler Pro. The 2012 Beta 1 allowed users to create 3D extruded text and animate it along a path. It was buggy, but revolutionary for its time.

Newbluefx 2012 Beta 1 Guide

While the core engines are being updated, NewBlueFX hasn't neglected the actual effects. Beta 1 ships with early access to several new collections that show a lot of promise:

The effects controls have been streamlined. You’ll find more intuitive sliders and presets, making it easier to dial in the exact "look" you’re going for without digging through endless menus. Key Effects to Test newbluefx 2012 beta 1

This was the first public integration of what would become their flagship product, Titler Pro. The 2012 Beta 1 allowed users to create 3D extruded text and animate it along a path. It was buggy, but revolutionary for its time. While the core engines are being updated, NewBlueFX