[pzone]

This is a tried and true method for processing bitmaps. It is always useful to see intermediate composites as you work. Some other software implementing node-based compositing and generation:

- Nuke

- Fusion

- Substance Designer

- Houdini

- Blender

- Natron

- Autodesk Smoke

I am a fan of Houdini which gives you the ability to drop into a C-like DSL called Vex if you ever feel like tossing some traditional code instructions into the mix.