Update for 2023.5: Silhouette Version
In a groundbreaking development, Silhouette, a leading software solution for visual effects (VFX) compositing, has unveiled its latest iteration, Silhouette 2023.5. This release brings significant advancements in generative AI, machine learning, and tracking enhancements, designed to streamline VFX workflows.
Enhanced Denoising and Stability
The denoising precision in Silhouette 2023.5 has been refined, providing a higher level of accuracy. Additionally, the Stability Node, now updated to the Stable Diffusion XL model, generates realistic faces, legible text within images, and better image composition. It also boasts improved capabilities in resizing images using machine learning.
New Hosts and Availability
Silhouette 2023.5 is now available as a standalone application and as a plugin for Adobe/OFX hosts. Notable hosts that support this latest version include Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, Foundry Nuke, Blackmagic Resolve and Fusion, and Autodesk Flame.
Streamlined Templates and Tracking
The new templates in Silhouette 2023.5 simplify keying, compositing, and grain management processes. Furthermore, tracking enhancements allow for tracking multiple layers and subtracted layers inside integrated Mocha and Planar Tracker, accelerating complex VFX compositing tasks.
AI-Driven Automation and Precision
Silhouette 2023.5 demonstrates a strong focus on AI-driven automation and precision in roto, matte creation, and tracking. Key features include:
- Matte Assist ML: This tool enables the rapid creation of animated mattes from just a single frame using local machine learning models and rendering techniques, facilitating faster roto and matte generation.
- Mask ML: This feature provides a simple point-and-click interface for matte generation driven by machine learning-based object segmentation, enhancing ease and precision.
- Optical Flow ML Tracker: This tool generates optical flow data usable for tracking shapes, objects, or points, now improved with realistic motion blur for more accurate motion tracking.
- Retime ML: This feature supports the production of high-quality time warps, including animated ramping, leveraging machine learning for smooth temporal adjustments.
- Roto > Markup Tool: This tool adds roto quality assurance with trackable strokes and linked notes, improving collaborative feedback and review during roto work.
Explore Silhouette's Features for Free
The Boris FX Hub offers a free trial for exploring Silhouette's features. Current customers on an active subscription or upgrade & support plan can update to Silhouette 2023.5 for free.
Silhouette 2023.5 continues to be GPU-accelerated and supports advanced VFX needs such as node-based compositing, integrated keying, warping, morphing, and plug-in support. With these new advancements, Silhouette solidifies its position as a powerful tool for VFX professionals seeking to streamline their workflows and deliver high-quality results.
[1] More information about Silhouette's advanced features can be found on their official website.
The latest iteration of Silhouette, Silhouette 2023.5, boasts technology advancements in generative AI, machine learning, and tracking enhancements, which are utilized in the Stable Diffusion XL model to improve image composition and text legibility.
Silhouette 2023.5 introduces AI-driven automation and precision in roto, matte creation, and tracking, offering features like Matte Assist ML, Mask ML, Optical Flow ML Tracker, Retime ML, and Roto > Markup Tool, designed to streamline VFX workflows and facilitate faster and easier compositing tasks.
