Recap 2020: A Retrospective on the Past Year
In 2020, Boris FX introduced a range of innovative photo editing software and plugins, expanding its portfolio of visual effects tools. One of the most significant launches was Boris FX Optics, a photo editing plug-in designed for seamless integration with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
Optics offers a vast collection of filters and visual effects, drawn from the Boris FX Continuum, Sapphire, and Particle Illusion plug-ins. This diverse array of tools empowers users to elevate their photography projects, applying effects such as lightning, smoke, and VHS-style visuals. Additionally, Optics allows users to create and save custom presets for efficient reuse[4][5].
Another new product launched by Boris FX was Silhouette Paint, a digital paint and tracking tool that brings many of Silhouette's award-winning features directly to Adobe and OFX timelines. Silhouette Paint is renowned for its speed, non-destructive painting capabilities, integrated Mocha tracking, and its ability to easily conquer cloning tasks[6].
The third new product introduced was the Particle Illusion standalone application. This free tool features over 2500 presets and is designed for lightning-fast particle and animation creation. It's particularly useful for creating neon hand-drawn roto animations, as seen on Instagram[7].
Boris FX products have been used on numerous high-profile projects. For instance, they were employed on Oscar-nominated films like Bill & Ted Face the Music, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Uncut Gems.
To make learning these new tools easier, Boris FX launched the Boris FX Live series, a live stream initiative that arose from the cancellation of NAB. This series offers in-depth product discussions, guest artist insights, and tutorials. The replay of each session is available for viewing[8].
Moreover, the Ask the Artist series features Boris FX customers sharing their experiences and insights in their own words. This series provides valuable insights into how professionals use Boris FX products in their work.
Lastly, the Boris FX Suite was introduced as an annual or monthly subscription. This comprehensive offering includes Sapphire, Continuum, Mocha Pro, Silhouette, and Optics, providing users with the best of Boris FX at the best price. In 2021, the development team released a total of 10 new products and updates, including Sapphire, Continuum, Mocha Pro, and the upcoming Silhouette 2021 release[9].
| Product | Launch Year | Key Features | |------------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Boris FX Optics | 2020 | Photo editing plug-in for Photoshop/Lightroom, filters from Continuum/Sapphire/Particle Illusion, VHS effect, custom presets, creative effects like lightning and smoke[4][5] | | Silhouette Paint | 2020 | Digital paint and tracking tool for Adobe and OFX timelines, fast, non-destructive painting, Mocha tracking, cloning tasks[6] | | Particle Illusion | 2020 | Free standalone application for lightning-fast particle and animation creation[7] |
[1] Upgrades to Boris FX Sapphire in later years include enhanced LensFlare, PixelSort glitch effects, WhipLash transitions, and a new Mocha Essentials workspace. [2] No other distinct products or major releases by Boris FX in 2020 were identified in the current search results. [3] The Boris FX Suite includes Sapphire, Continuum, Mocha Pro, Silhouette, and Optics. [4] Optics offers a wide range of filters and visual effects drawn from the Boris FX Continuum, Sapphire, and Particle Illusion plug-ins. [5] Users can create and save custom presets for efficient reuse. [6] Silhouette Paint is fast, lets you paint non-destructively, features integrated Mocha tracking, and easily conquers cloning tasks. [7] The free Particle Illusion standalone application features over 2500 presets and is designed for lightning-fast particle and animation creation. [8] The Boris FX Live series replays are available for viewing. [9] The development team released a total of 10 new products and updates this year, including Sapphire, Continuum, Mocha Pro, and Silhouette 2021.
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