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Description
Optics serves as the ultimate digital toolkit for photography enthusiasts. Developed by expert visual effects artists from the film industry, it aims to replicate various optical camera filters, unique lenses, different film stocks and their accompanying grain, lens flares, optical lab techniques, color correction methods, as well as effects related to natural light and photography. By utilizing Optics, you can elevate your images to new heights, with the software currently available as a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as a standalone application compatible with both macOS and Windows platforms. With Optics, users can explore a vast library of 160 filters and an extensive range of presets that enhance creative possibilities. The software allows for film-style color grading and the transformation of images from realistic to otherworldly with stunning lighting effects. Moreover, all filters can be applied selectively to specific areas of the image through user-friendly yet advanced masking controls. It also features a layering system for utilizing multiple filters simultaneously, along with a built-in painting tool for precise touch-ups, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to refine their photographic artistry. This comprehensive functionality ensures that every user can achieve their desired aesthetic with ease and precision.
Description
Silhouette by Boris FX is an Academy and Emmy Award-winning visual effects tool built for professional rotoscoping, paint, cleanup, compositing, and image processing. The software is widely used by VFX artists on major film and television projects, including titles such as Deadpool & Wolverine, Rebel Moon, Barbie, Dune, 3 Body Problem, Fallout, Twisters, Wicked: Part I, and The Acolyte. Silhouette combines industry-leading roto and paint tools with node-based compositing and more than 400 creative effect nodes. It includes integrated Boris FX technologies such as Sapphire, Mocha Pro, Particle Illusion, and Continuum. Artists can use tools for masking, tracking, cloning, morphing, keying, warping, auto paint, ML-assisted masks, and professional cleanup workflows. Silhouette can run as a standalone application or as a plugin inside supported Adobe and OFX hosts. The software supports macOS, Windows, and Linux, giving studios flexibility across production environments. Machine learning plugins can accelerate roto and matte workflows, with GPU acceleration available on supported systems. By combining roto, paint, tracking, compositing, ML assistance, and premium Boris FX effects, Silhouette gives visual effects artists a complete toolkit for high-end post-production work.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Adobe After Effects
Yes
Adobe Creative Cloud
No
Adobe Lightroom
Yes
Adobe Photoshop
Yes
DaVinci Resolve
No
HitFilm
Yes
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
No
Nuke
No
Integrations
Adobe After Effects
Yes
Adobe Creative Cloud
Yes
Adobe Lightroom
No
Adobe Photoshop
No
DaVinci Resolve
Yes
HitFilm
No
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Yes
Nuke
Yes
Pricing Details
$7 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$94 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Boris FX
Founded
1995
Country
United States
Website
borisfx.com/products/optics/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Boris FX
Founded
1995
Country
United States
Website
borisfx.com/products/silhouette/