Introduction
Updated: 4 Jun 2025
Introduction
Welcome to the Notch manual. Notch is a next-generation, natively GPU-accelerated graphics powerhouse with all the features you expect to find in a modern motion design tool.
If you haven’t already, it might be a good idea to take a look at the official Notch Essentials Tutorial Series to get started.
What's New in 2026.1
A run down on the huge overhaul that is '2026.1'
Release Highlights
The headlines of the latest Notch release.
Everything in Notch 2026.1
The complete guide to what's been added since 0.9.23
Release Notes
Notch 2026.1 / 1.0 Release Notes.
Project Migration Guide
Outlines how to upgrade your project to 2026.1 from 0.9.23
0.9.23, 2026.1 Support, Plans & Licensing
Information on how support will continue for both 0.9.23 and legacy subscription plans
Learning
Get to grips with Notch through courses or materials.
Getting Started
Getting Started with Notch
Video Courses
Video training courses, from beginner to intermediate
Using the Node System
Learn how to use nodes in Notch
Materials And Shading
A deep dive into how to use materials and shaders in Notch
Working In 3D
A deep dive into how to use the 3D workflows in Notch
Working With Audio
A deep dive into how to use the Audio workflows in Notch
Working With Video
A deep dive into how to use the video workflow in Notch
Working With Simulations
Learn how to use simulations in Notch
Lighting And Rendering
These pages cover the intricacies of rendering 3D scenes
Rendering
Learn how to export video and use Notch in vfx pipelines
Workflows
Dive into specific workflows using Notch
Working With Media Servers
How to use Notch within a Media Server
Working With VFX Blocks
How to use Notch within a VFX Block
Reference
Reference
User Interface
A guide to the key panels of the user interface.
Nodes
Reference for all the nodes available.
JavaScript
Reference guide for all JavaScript functions available.
Devices & Protocols
Information on the various protocols and external devices that can be used with notch.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Notchmarks
GPU benchmarks for Notch
NotchLC
NotchLC the GPU powered codec.
NotchRenderNodeCLI
NotchRenderNodeCLI
Licensing & Installation
Licensing and installation of Notch software.
Recent manual updates
Recently updated manual pages