Boris FX to Show New Video FX Software
February 02, 2005
Boston, MA - Boris FX will demonstrate new solutions for video and film special effects, including Boris Blue and Volume II of Boris Continuum Complete for Discreet Sparks at NAB 2005.
Boris Blue is a real-time 3D compositing and motion graphics solution based on Boris Red. This standalone application allows for instant previews on a client monitor without previewing to RAM, regardless of the complexity of the 3D scene or materials, the manufacturer describes. Adjust on-screen controls and parameter sliders in real time. (Some previously released filters may still require software-based rendering.)
The initial release will support Windows only. Macintosh support will be added in a future release.
Create stunning looks by combining innovative "pixel shaders" with bump maps, noise patterns or natural materials along with light reflections and 3D shadows. Powerful OpenGL vertex shaders let you warp 3D objects with a simple one-parameter action. Bend and twist corners or wrap extruded text around curves. Define a custom curve to create highly detailed bevels with common spline drawing tools. You can also combine multiple curves to create unique designs or match existing requirements.
Create real-time particle effects by free hand tracing paths on screen. Create unique looks by combining multiple shapes including 3D models. Integrate with other 3D applications by importing models saved in common 3D file formats. Tap into a vast collection of shareware objects or choose from a selection of 3D models included with Boris Blue.
Volume II of Boris Continuum Complete for Discreet Sparks will premiere at NAB. This comprehensive suite of native filters extends the capabilities of Discreet Inferno, Flame, Flint, Fire, and Smoke systems. This IRIX-based addition to the Continuum product line is based on Discreet’s Sparks architecture, an advanced Application Programming Interface (API) for developing custom plug-ins.
A version for the Linux operating system will be introduced. This version will also add support for Burn, Discreet's Linux-based network processing solution that can render images in the background using low-cost PC workstations.
For more information, visit
www.borisfx.com
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