Boris FX Introduces Advanced Paint, Rotoscoping, and Motion Tracking Software Tools
Boris FX, a leading provider of visual effects solutions, has announced the release of Silhouette 2023 and Mocha Pro 2023, the latest iterations of their flagship software for visual effects, rotoscoping, and compositing. These updates bring significant new features and improvements designed to streamline workflows and enhance output quality for artists working in these fields.
Silhouette 2023: AI-Powered Enhancements for Rotoscoping and Painting
Silhouette 2023 introduces the Stability node, which leverages Stable Diffusion AI models to provide advanced AI-driven capabilities directly within the software. This innovation eases creative and technical tasks such as rotoscoping and painting, making them more efficient and precise.
The 2023 version also sees enhancements in roto and paint workflows with machine learning nodes like Matte Assist ML and Optical Flow ML. These tools are set to play a more prominent role in the broader 2024 evolution, paving the way for extensions to 2023's feature set.
Mocha Pro 2023: AI-Driven Tools for Tracking and Compositing
Mocha Pro 2023 updates workflows and tools in line with Boris FX’s growing investment in AI and machine learning technologies. While specific feature details for Mocha Pro 2023 are less emphasized in the available data, the product manager discusses new features and workflow improvements aligned with Boris FX’s strategy to embed AI-driven functionality across its suite.
A Shift Towards AI-Assisted Technologies
These updates reflect Boris FX’s broader shift towards integrating AI-assisted technologies, as seen also in their other products like SynthEyes and Continuum plugins. This move aims to provide visual effects artists, rotoscopers, and compositors with smarter, faster tools such as AI-assisted roto creation, enhanced paint and tracking nodes, and integrated machine learning, all designed to streamline complex tasks and improve output quality.
Key Features of Silhouette 2023
- The Stability node, powered by Stable Diffusion models, enhances roto and paint operations with AI tools.
- The ability to split splines into new layers, break up roto into different snapshots, and merge multiple layers of tracking data into one is a new feature.
- Compositors can generate track data nodes directly inside Foundry Nuke's node interface with Silhouette 2023, choosing from linked or baked nodes.
Availability and Pricing
Silhouette and/or Mocha Pro customers on active subscriptions or upgrade & support plans receive the corresponding 2023 product release as a complimentary update. The 25% discount for artists looking to purchase Silhouette and/or Mocha Pro is available until Friday, April 28th, at midnight PDT. Pricing details for Mocha Pro can be found on the product page.
In summary, the 2023 releases of Boris FX's Silhouette and Mocha Pro introduce significant new features and improvements designed to enhance workflows for visual effects, paint/roto artists, and compositors. These advancements substantially improve artist productivity and open new creative possibilities in visual effects and compositing.
Technology and artificial-intelligence are at the forefront of the updates for Silhouette 2023 and Mocha Pro 2023, as both software packages leverage advanced AI-driven capabilities for rotoscoping, painting, tracking, and compositing tasks. These AI-powered tools, such as the Stability node in Silhouette 2023 and the machine learning nodes like Matte Assist ML and Optical Flow ML, aim to streamline complex tasks and improve output quality for artists in these fields.
