Updated Support for Cryptomatte in Silhouette version 2022.5
In a move to streamline VFX pipelines and improve roto preparation and delivery, Boris FX has released Silhouette 2022.5. This new version of the software offers a range of features designed to boost workflow efficiency and flexibility.
Key Updates in Silhouette 2022.5
Enhanced Pipeline Interoperability
Silhouette 2022.5 strengthens its integration with other VFX tools and formats, facilitating smoother data exchange within complex VFX workflows. The software is now compatible with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Foundry Nuke, Blackmagic Resolve and Fusion, and Autodesk Flame.
Advanced Roto Preparation Tools
The update offers improved roto drawing and editing features, making it easier to create and refine masks, which is crucial for high-quality compositing and effects work. Notable additions include Cryptomatte support, InPaint enhancements, and the Power Matte update.
Improved Delivery Options
Silhouette 2022.5 improves export and delivery capabilities, allowing artists to provide roto and tracking deliverables that are more compatible with downstream compositing and finishing departments.
Particle Illusion 2022.5 Integration
Separately, Boris FX has also released Particle Illusion 2022.5 as a free standalone. This tool can emit particles from imported 3D models, complementing Silhouette's use in pipeline effects generation.
While technical details on Silhouette 2022.5 may be limited in search results, Boris FX's focus on Silhouette releases is typically aimed at improving roto efficiency, tracking accuracy, and pipeline adaptability—key priorities in VFX roto workflows.
Availability and Download
Silhouette 2022.5 is available as a free update for current customers on a subscription or upgrade & support plan. The installer for Silhouette 2022.5 can be downloaded, and the software can also be used as a standalone application or a plugin for the mentioned software.
For those wanting to learn more about Silhouette, a free 15-day trial is available. Additionally, a video demonstrating the incorporation of Cryptomatte into the VFX pipeline is available for further insight.
[1] Boris FX Silhouette 2022.5 Release Notes
[2] Particle Illusion 2022.5 Release Notes
Data-and-cloud-computing technology plays a significant role in the Silhouette 2022.5 release, as the software now boasts enhanced pipeline interoperability, allowing for smoother data exchange with other VFX tools and formats. Moreover, Silhouette 2022.5 incorporates advanced technology for improved roto preparation and delivery, which streamlines the VFX pipeline and aids high-quality compositing and effects work.
