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Boris FX showcases accelerated Sapphire visual effects innovation at SIGGRAPH meeting

Collaborative endeavor with AMD delivers high-performance rendering to animators, motion graphic designers, and specialists in visual effects.

Announcing Swifter Visual Effects Tech from Sapphire by Boris FX at SIGGRAPH Event
Announcing Swifter Visual Effects Tech from Sapphire by Boris FX at SIGGRAPH Event

Boris FX showcases accelerated Sapphire visual effects innovation at SIGGRAPH meeting

Boris FX and AMD Collaborate to Boost Sapphire Plugins Performance

In an exciting development for the visual effects industry, Boris FX, a leading provider of integrated VFX solutions, has announced the integration of AMD's GPU technology into their Sapphire plugins. This collaboration is set to empower users with unprecedented rendering speeds.

The upcoming release of Boris FX Sapphire plugins will feature advanced GPU acceleration, optimised for AMD's powerful graphics cards. This enhancement is expected to significantly improve the performance of the plugins, offering lightning-fast render speeds and streamlined workflows.

In preparation for the release, an open beta program for Sapphire plugins on AMD GPUs is currently available. This opportunity is extended to artists who were unable to attend SIGGRAPH, the annual conference dedicated to computer graphics and interactive techniques. Interested parties can sign up for the beta program by visiting the official Boris FX website or their dedicated beta program page.

For those attending SIGGRAPH, demos of the enhanced Sapphire plugins will be available at the AMD booth (#537) on Tuesday, August 8th, and Wednesday, August 9th, from 10 am - 5 pm PT.

Jessie Electa Petrov, Director of Marketing for Boris FX, stated that this partnership is intended to usher in a new era of Sapphire performance and creativity. For more information about Boris FX Sapphire, interested individuals can contact Jessie Electa Petrov at jessiep@pur socials.com. Boris FX can also be reached at 617-451-9900 for further details.

The first in-person tech previews of the enhanced Sapphire plugins will be at SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles, CA from August 6-10. For the most accurate and up-to-date instructions on how to sign up for the open beta program, it is recommended to check Boris FX’s official website or contact their support directly. Look for announcements or sign-up links titled “Boris FX Sapphire Open Beta” related to AMD GPU enhancements. When prompted, register with your AMD GPU information.

Currently, Boris FX Sapphire plugins support AMD Radeon GPUs with at least the Radeon 400 series or better and 4GB VRAM, under Windows 10/11 environments. This indicates that AMD GPU compatibility is recognised by Boris FX.

This partnership between Boris FX and AMD is set to revolutionise the visual effects industry, offering artists and professionals an unparalleled level of speed and efficiency in their work. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development.

[1] Boris FX Sapphire plugins support AMD Radeon GPUs with at least Radeon 400 series or better and 4GB VRAM, under Windows 10/11 environments.

Technology and data-and-cloud-computing are integral to the upcoming enhancement of Boris FX Sapphire plugins, as they will leverage AMD's GPU technology for advanced GPU acceleration, offering lightning-fast render speeds and streamlined workflows. Boris FX and AMD's collaboration is poised to revolutionize the visual effects industry, providing artists and professionals with unprecedented speed and efficiency.

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