What is Boris FX Suite?
Boris FX Suite is a unified collection of visual effects (VFX), image restoration, and audio post-production software. The platform provides a suite of plugins and standalone applications designed for professional video editing, compositing, and match-moving workflows across multiple host applications and operating systems.
Key Capabilities
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics: The suite includes Sapphire and Continuum, providing over 500 effects and 8000+ presets for lighting, color grading, and 3D particle generation. It features the Particle Illusion engine for generating realistic pixel-based simulations.
- Planar Tracking & Rotoscoping: Mocha Pro and Silhouette provide advanced tools for planar tracking, masking, and rotoscoping. These tools utilize PowerMesh for organic surface tracking and specialized nodes for non-destructive digital paint and object removal.
- 3D Tracking & Match-Moving: SynthEyes provides high-speed 3D tracking and lens calibration, enabling the integration of computer-generated (CG) assets into live-action footage and the reconstruction of 3D environments from 2D images.
- AI-Driven Post-Production (ML): The suite incorporates local machine learning (ML) models for automated tasks, including Denoise ML for artifact removal, UpRes ML for scaling, and Matte Refine ML for complex edge masking.
- Audio Restoration: CrumplePop utilizes AI to identify and remove background noise, echo, and wind artifacts directly within video editing timelines. The suite also includes Sequoia and Samplitude for object-based audio editing and Dolby Atmos mastering.
- Digital Photography: Optics provides a specialized toolkit for color grading and cinematic lighting, available as a standalone application or as a plugin for photo editing software.
Audience & Use Cases
Boris FX Suite is designed for VFX artists, film editors, and broadcast professionals. Typical use cases include high-end feature film compositing, automated cleanup for television production, 3D set extensions, and professional audio restoration for podcasts and broadcast media.
Technical Specifications
The suite supports industry-standard host applications, including Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and The Foundry Nuke. It is compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux (for specific products like Silhouette). The software supports OCIO v2 color management and Cryptomatte for advanced compositing workflows.
Categories & Use Cases
Technical Details
| Deployment Types | On-Premise |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac |
| Mobile Application | No |
FAQs
What is Boris FX Suite?
Boris FX Suite is a unified collection of visual effects (VFX), image restoration, and audio post-production software. The platform provides a suite of plugins and standalone applications designed for professional video editing, compositing, and match-moving workflows across multiple host applications and operating systems.