Highlights of the Year 2019
In a remarkable year for Boris FX, the company's popular blog series and several of its products have made significant strides, earning recognition at the Emmy Awards and the Academy.
A Successful Emmy Awards for Boris FX
The Emmy Awards recognised the contributions of Boris FX's Sapphire, Mocha Pro, and Silhouette with Engineering Emmys. This recognition is a testament to the quality and innovation of these products in the world of television.
New Blog Series and Products
Boris FX kicked off the new year with a fresh blog series, featuring interviews with artists, editors, and designers. The series delves into the interviewees' careers, shortcuts, best advice, creative burnout, favourite projects, and reliance on Boris FX tools.
In 2019, Boris FX expanded its plugin lineup with the addition of two new products: Silhouette and Digital Film Tools.
Silhouette: A Powerful VFX Tool
Silhouette, a high-end visual effects (VFX) software, is widely used in film and television for rotoscoping, paint, and tracking tasks. This powerful tool has been an industry standard for over a decade and is employed by major VFX houses such as Framestore, Method Studios, MPC, and Weta Digital.
Silhouette has been used on many high-profile motion pictures and TV shows involving complex VFX work requiring detailed roto and paint, including Marvel movies, Star Wars films, and many Oscar-winning VFX projects. The 2019 Academy Scientific and Technical Award recognises its innovation and impact in VFX pipelines.
Sapphire and Mocha Pro's Integration with Autodesk Flame
Sapphire and Mocha Pro gained plugin support for Autodesk Flame, allowing for seamless integration and quick exports to Flame GMASKs for Mocha Pro users.
Continuous Updates and Future Releases
Throughout 2019 and 2020, Boris FX released new versions of Continuum, Sapphire, Mocha Pro, and Silhouette. The company also has plans for new releases in 2020.
Boris FX's products have been used on various projects, including Netflix's Stranger Things 3, Showtime's Escape at Dannemora, Green Book, and designer Ash Thorpe's work. The company's success is largely inspired by the work of its customers.
One of Boris FX's most popular products, the blog series, continues to be a hit, providing insights into the creative processes of industry professionals. The series is available for all to enjoy, offering a unique glimpse into the world of VFX and post-production.
- Boris FX's innovative technology, such as Sapphire, Mocha Pro, and Silhouette, has been honored with Engineering Emmys, reflecting their significant impact on the television industry.
- The company's blog series, a valuable resource for industry professionals, delves into the careers and techniques of artists, editors, and designers, and showcases the central role of Boris FX technology in their work.
