Installation
Trapcode Starglow comes packaged as a complete software installer. You must have installed one of the target applications: Adobe After Effects (6.5, 7.0, CS3), Premiere Pro (2.0, CS3), Apple Final Cut Pro (5.1.4, 6.0x), Apple Motion 3, Avid Xpress Pro (5.5 or later), or Media Composer 2.5 and later. The installer will automatically place the required components on your hard drive and guide you through the process of installing the plug-in.
Please check www.redgiantsoftware.com for the latest compatible host versions.

Activation
The final installation step before using Starglow is entering your serial number into the registration dialog which will appear the first time you run the installer. YOU MUST ENTER A SERIAL NUMBER TO USE STARGLOW IN AUTHORIZED MODE. You will receive a confirmation email after your purchase that contains your serial number.
The serial number for Trapcode Starglow appears in the following format:
AAAA #### #### #### ####
The activation code is a series of 20 characters. You must enter all digits to complete the activation. You can also choose to run the software in demo mode simply by leaving the fields blank. If you choose, you can enter the serial number after installation by pressing the Options button in any of the host applications. The following authorization dialog will appear.

Demo Mode
If you choose Demo on installation, the plug-in will run in demo mode until you enter a serial number. The output will contain a red "X" across the image in both previews and final renders. Click the Options button to invoke the Red Giant Software authorization screen and enter a serial number. The rendered image will appear as shown below.