Transformed Approaches in Paint and Rotoscoping
In an exciting development, Silhouette, a renowned name in the world of visual effects, has unveiled its latest update, Silhouette 2025. This new version brings a host of innovative features that are set to revolutionise the way we approach VFX workflows.
One of the key highlights of Silhouette 2025 is the expansion of its node-based VFX library, offering over 400+ VFX nodes. This expansion includes integrations with popular tools like Boris FX's Sapphire, Mocha Pro, and Particle Illusion, widely used in high-end visual effects and compositing workflows.
For those working in 3D compositing, Silhouette 2025 offers significant improvements. The new 3D Scene Node allows for stabilisation, painting, and compositing using 3D tracking and point clouds, making the integration of CG elements and live-action footage more realistic. The Unproject/Reproject Node, on the other hand, facilitates 2D-3D projection workflows, speeding up clean-up and insert tasks using projected 3D cards.
Another exciting addition is the PowerMesh Warp feature, which uses Mocha's subplanar tracking data for automated morphs between Paint frames, reducing the need for manual paint work in creating realistic morphs between painted keyframes or individual frames.
Machine learning-powered tools have also found their way into Silhouette 2025, with the introduction of Frame Fixer ML. This tool is designed to automate the stabilisation or frame correction process, improving frame consistency and reducing manual clean-up efforts. It can be used for a wide range of tasks, including restoring photo flashes, artifacts, and dropped frames with AI precision.
Matte refinement is another area where Silhouette 2025 shines, with the introduction of Matte Refine ML and Matte Assist ML. These tools use AI to tackle matte refinement tasks, including hair, fur, feathers, and more, significantly boosting roto workflows and automatically creating hard-edge mattes and transforming them into natural, detailed selections.
Depending on your software, Silhouette 2025 is now available as a standalone application for Adobe After Effects/Premiere Pro, Autodesk Flame, Blackmagic Resolve/Fusion, and Foundry Nuke, and as a plugin for Foundry Nuke. If you're an existing customer with an active Silhouette subscription or upgrade & support plan, Silhouette 2025 is a free update.
Pricing for Silhouette 2025 starts at $545 per year or $103 per month. For detailed feature specifications, release notes, or product documentation, it is recommended to visit the Boris FX (Silhouette's developer) website.
In conclusion, Silhouette 2025 is a significant leap forward in VFX technology, offering advanced nodes for 3D compositing, matte refinement, depth map creation, PowerMesh Warp, Compound Nodes, Unproject/Reproject Node, and Frame Fixer ML. These features are set to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of VFX output.
The integration of Mocha FX's Sapphire, Mocha Pro, and Particle Illusion into Silhouette 2025's node-based VFX library demonstrates the expanding use of artificial-intelligence technology in the realm of visual effects.
Machine learning-powered tools such as Frame Fixer ML and Matte Refine ML in Silhouette 2025 employ artificial intelligence to automate tasks like frame stabilization, matte refinement, and matte creation, showcasing the influence of artificial-intelligence in the evolution of technology.
