# General Questions #### What is CineDream? CineDream is a unified color grading application that merges the functionality of Cinema Grade and Photo Grade into one comprehensive tool. It allows you to color grade both video and still images in a single application, featuring an intuitive point-and-click interface and professional-grade color tools. **Is CineDream a free upgrade if I own Cinema Grade and/or Photo Grade?** No, CineDream is a new product that requires a separate license purchase. However, current owners of Cinema Grade and Photo Grade will receive early adopter access and exclusive upgrade pricing. **Will my Cinema Grade and Photo Grade licenses continue to work?** Yes, your existing Cinema Grade and Photo Grade licenses will continue to function as perpetual licenses. We will provide necessary maintenance updates free of charge, so you can continue using them even if you decide to upgrade to CineDream. **Can I use my Cinema Grade 1.0 projects in CineDream?** No, CineDream is not backward compatible with Cinema Grade 1.0 projects due to extensive architectural changes. Cinema Grade will continue to work for your legacy projects. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.cinedream.io/frequently-asked-questions/general-questions.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.