Digieffects, a developer of visual effects software plug-ins, announced that revenue increased by 109 percent in 2008. The company was acquired by Robert Sharp in May of 2007 and has been proactively reinvesting in its technology, product development, brand identity and customer service.

"We're thrilled to achieve this kind of growth," says Robert Sharp, president of Digieffects. "We've been working hard to turn the company around, and our customers have been very supportive of our efforts."

Digieffects will have a booth in the Plug-in Pavilion at NAB 2009 (Las Vegas, April 20-23, booth SL2529D).

Since May of 2007 Digieffects has launched three products: Damage, Simulate: Illuma and Simulate: Camera. The company exhibited at NAB and IBC in 2008. Since May of 2007, Digieffects has also acquired Walker Effects and Buena Software, which have helped expand its arsenal of visual effects tools.

At NAB 2009 Digieffects will launch Natural Forces, which will offer the quality of an expensive plug-in while remaining affordable (pricing not yet announced) and sporting an intuitive interface. Natural Forces allows users to create and simulate a variety of natural phenomena such as flashes, fire, snow, rain, smoke, clouds, electricity and stars. The plug-in will support Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Autodesk Combustion and Boris RED.