New Release from Boris FX: Sapphire 2023 Offers Cutting-Edge Visual Effects
Boris FX has unveiled Sapphire 2023, a new iteration of its popular visual effects suite, packed with exciting new features and updates. Among the notable additions are the S_PrismLens effect and the S_UltraGrain effect, designed to revolutionize optical and grain effects in post-production.
S_PrismLens Effect: Simulating the Magic of a Physical Prism
The S_PrismLens effect mimics the look of shooting through a physical prism, producing realistic prism distortions and light refractions. This ingenious tool allows artists to achieve creative optical effects in post-production quickly and without the need for an actual prism on set. With initial styles such as single, linear, and circular, and options to modify lens shape, track and isolate effects, and add finishing touches, the S_PrismLens effect offers a wealth of creative possibilities.
S_UltraGrain Effect: A High-Quality Film Grain Tool
The S_UltraGrain effect is a new grain tool that provides high-quality film grain textures. It offers users fine control over the grain behavior, enabling them to add organic, natural-looking grain to footage, helping to match film stocks or add texture that enhances cinematic aesthetics. With 79 presets based on Hollywood's favourite film stocks and modern production cameras, the S_UltraGrain effect is a powerful addition to any visual effects artist's arsenal.
Expanded Lens Flare Options
Sapphire 2023 also includes 18 new lens flares within its lighting effects category, expanding creative options for artists working with light effects in their projects.
Availability and Pricing
Boris FX Sapphire 2023 is available as a collection of plugins with annual/monthly subscriptions, upgrade & support plans, and permanent licenses. The annual subscription for the full Sapphire 2023 collection costs $895, while a monthly subscription is $112. Permanent license for the full Sapphire 2023 collection costs $2795. Customers on current subscription or upgrade & support plans receive Sapphire 2023 as a free update.
For more information about Sapphire 2023, including upgrades and pricing for individual host options (Adobe/OFX or Avid), please contact Jessie Electa Petrov, Director of Marketing at Boris FX, at jessiep@pur socials.com or 617-451-9900.
In summary, Sapphire 2023 enhances visual effects workflows with realistic lens prism simulation (S_PrismLens), advanced grain control (S_UltraGrain), plus a broad set of new lens flares, increasing creative flexibility for post-production artists.
The S_PrismLens effect and the S_UltraGrain effect, new additions to Boris FX's Sapphire 2023, exemplify how technology can revolutionize optical and grain effects in post-production, offering artists innovative tools to achieve cinematic aesthetics and creative optical effects with ease.
