Advanced effects and compositing solution integrates with industry-standard NLEs
(NAB 2005, Las Vegas, NV - Booth SL 4045) Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that FX 8.0 is now available. FX is the industry standard for integrated effects creation. FX provides broadcast-quality effects and compositing features directly inside nonlinear editing systems.
"Boris FX dramatically expands the compositing and effects capabilities of more than 20 NLEs,” says Boris FX founder and president Boris Yamnitsky. "With the addition of new filters, including motion tracking and stabilizing, this version continues to provide maximum convenience for a streamlined effects workflow at an affordable price.”
Additional host support includes the Canopus Edius Pro 3, Media 100 HD and Pinnacle Liquid Edition version 6. Additional hardware support has also been added. The following improvements have been added to FX Version 8.0:
- A new Template Mode lets you create effects directly in the Library Browser.
- New Motion Tracking, Stabilizing and Corner Pin Tracker filters have been added. These filters were taken from the award-winning Boris Red.
- The Library Browser includes additional customizable presets to streamline effects creation. More presets will be available as a free download.
- Multiple optimizations provide an average of 20 percent rendering speed improvements.
- The Library Browser includes new customizable presets to streamline effects creation. Additional presets will soon be available for download.
- Support for Canopus Edius Pro 3, Media 100 HD and Pinnacle Liquid Edition systems.
- Better integration with Sony Pictures Digital Vegas Video and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Video out from the standalone KeyFramer for Avid systems with supported Adrenaline and Mojo hardware.
- A new preference lets you customize the colors of the interface.
- Projects and settings remain fully compatible with the Version 6.0 and 6.0.1 releases.
- Reduced installer size for faster download and installation. The installer on both platforms has been localized into several languages.
- Support for parameter name translations into several languages via an XML dictionary.
You apply FX directly to clips in your host NLE timeline. Then you open a custom user interface where you create your effects. This architecture allows FX to share an interface that appears and behaves the same across different platforms and in each of the more than 20 supported NLEs, including Apple Final Cut Pro HD, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Avid systems. FX is a great value with realistic lighting, advanced keying and color correction, compositing, DVE, vector paint and support for third-party After Effects filters. More than 60 filters include motion tracking and image stabilization, as well as self-animating natural effects that easily interact with timeline video. In addition, FX includes the KeyFramer, a standalone application that creates effects offline using any computer. The KeyFramer is a cross-platform application that can be distributed free of charge.
FX and other Boris solutions will be demonstrated at the National Association of Broadcasting Convention (NAB) 2005 in booth SL4045 in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 18-21, 2005. Boris solutions will also be shown in the Avid Developer Community booth SL1210A.
Pricing and Availability
FX is available through the BorisFX worldwide reseller channel, direct through BorisFX or on our online store. Upgrades from earlier versions of FX are $199 US or upgrade to both Graffiti 4.0 and FX 8.0 for $299 US. The suggested retail price for new purchases of Boris FX is $595 US. Users of Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro and Canopus Edius Pro can purchase Boris FX for $249 US. FX users can upgrade to Boris Red for $999 US. For details, email sales@borisfx.com. Try and Buy versions of all Boris solutions can be downloaded at www.borisfx.com.
About Boris FX
Founded in 1995 in Boston MA, Boris FX is the leading developer of integrated graphics and effects technology, delivering 3D compositing and vector graphic products for the broadcast, post production, film and multi-media industries. Since the company's inception, Boris products have grown to serve over 125,000 artists worldwide. A great part of its success lies in the ability to tightly integrate and leverage technologies through strong partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers including Adobe®, Apple®, Avid®, Canopus®, Discreet®, DPS®, eyeon®, in-sync®, Incite®, Leitch®, Matrox®, Media 100®, Pinnacle®, Quantel®, Sony Pictures Digital®, and Ulead®. For more information visit www.borisfx.com.
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