Boris FX expands its portfolio with the addition of SilhouetteFX and Digital Film Tools to its family.
In a significant move, Boris FX has announced the addition of two renowned industry tools to its product line. The Academy Award-winning rotoscoping, paint, and effects tool, Silhouette, and Digital Film Tools, a VFX toolset developed by Hollywood post houses, are now part of the Boris FX family.
Silhouette, recognised for its role in high-end film production, is a high-end rotoscoping, paint, and effects tool. It has been instrumental in visual effects on several major Hollywood productions, including the Lord of the Rings series, The Matrix franchise, Avatar, various Marvel and DC superhero films, and more. Despite not being explicitly listed in the search results, Silhouette's industry reputation and Academy Award recognition are closely tied to many major visual effects-heavy movies.
Matt Mueller, Head of Optical at Weta Digital, considers Silhouette an essential tool that allows for added sophistication in roto and paint capabilities. Top artists at VFX studios like Weta Digital, Framestore, Technicolor, Deluxe, and more rely on Silhouette for their work.
Digital Film Tools, on the other hand, boasts over 100 filters and thousands of presets. Some of these presets are inspired by Academy Award-winning films like "2001: A Space Odyssey", "Apocalypse Now", "Blade Runner", "Back to the Future", and "Gone with the Wind".
The original founders from both Silhouette and Digital Film Tools are joining the Boris FX team. This acquisition not only adds great products to the Boris FX product line but also talented individuals with extensive industry experience.
Boris FX now boasts flagship products such as Sapphire, Continuum, Mocha Pro, and Silhouette. The upcoming Silhouette 2020 release will be showcased at IBC (September 13-17, 2019) at the Boris FX stand (7.A65).
Matt Mueller's colleague, Eddie Soria, Digital Paint Lead at Weta Digital, uses Silhouette daily for paint shots due to its hand-paint capabilities, automated paint strokes, and smart integration with other apps.
While Digital Film Tools is not specifically mentioned as a product within the Boris FX product line, it is associated with the team joining Boris FX. The Boris FX team is excited about the addition of these products and people to their company, and we can expect to see some exciting developments in the future.
Technology plays a crucial role in high-end film production, as evidenced by the incorporation of tools like Silhouette and Digital Film Tools, acclaimed for their visual effects contributions to films such as the Lord of the Rings series and Avatar. The acquisition of these tools and their creators by Boris FX indicates a commitment to technological innovation and industry expertise within the company.
