Finale 3D Hobbyist

Finale 3D Hobbyist gives back yard enthusiasts and semi-professional choreographers the power to dazzle their audiences by designing and shooting professional-grade outdoor shows for neighbors, clubs or conventions using the most power fireworks design software in the world — at a much lower price.

Just like Pro, Hobbyist produces stunning high definition simulation videos with reflective water, realistic smoke, and more than 100 times the number of particles of other simulators.  The real-time 3D interface empowers you to create higher quality shows than ever before possible by designing visually in 3D.  The software exports to every major firing system, and generates dozens of formats of reports, labels, and high definition simulation videos for personal use or posting on social media, Youtube, etc.  (Commercial uses of the videos like bidding shows are not permitted in the Hobbyist license.)

The main differences between Hobbyist and Pro are that Pro includes rack layout, ability to import 3D models, and a license to use the simulation videos for commercial purposes like bidding a show. For more differences, see: Differences between Hobbyist and Pro versions

Each Finale 3D license is a single-user, single-machine license. You can reset your machine activation to move your license to another computer up to twelve times per year. This makes it easy to occasionally switch computers or transfer your license after buying a new computer. However, if you regularly use more than one computer, then you’ll also need to purchase an Extra Machine License.

System Requirements:
Finale 3D runs on most modern Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 computers, even those with integrated graphics. For best performance on larger shows, a dedicated GPU such as an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or newer is recommended. A minimum of 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended) and a solid-state drive (SSD) will ensure smooth operation. Finale 3D also runs on Macs from 2016 or later using Windows via Bootcamp or Parallels. For more details, see System requirements.