Boris FX

Award-Winning Tools For the Post-Production Industry

Boris FX develops visual effects, video editing, photography, and audio software for creative professionals, addressing post-production tasks such as tracking, rotoscoping, compositing, photo effects, and audio restoration. Founded in 1995, the company builds tools for leading creative platforms through partnerships with Adobe, Apple, Avid, Autodesk, Blackmagic Design, and Foundry.

The portfolio includes Sapphire, Continuum, Mocha Pro, SynthEyes, Silhouette, Optics, Particle Illusion, Sequoia, Samplitude, Music Studio, and CrumplePop audio tools. Machine-learning features span masking and isolation (Mask ML, Matte Refine ML, AI Object Detection, AI Face Detection), tracking (Point Track ML, ML Motion Estimation, Optical Flow ML), and audio separation via SoundApp Demix. Optics supports Apple Photos, Capture One, and Affinity Photo.

Products are available individually or through the Boris FX Suite, a subscription covering 11 products with access to every plugin and standalone application on supported hosts. Plans can be paid monthly or annually, and a free trial is offered. An enterprise program and student license request are also available.

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