AI-Infused Artistry Unveiled at Silhouette 2024
Silhouette 2024, the latest iteration of the popular visual effects and compositing software, is now available, offering a host of new features and improvements focused on AI-enhanced tools and workflow efficiencies.
Enhanced Performance and Efficiency
Silhouette 2024 promises faster processing with the integration of GPU nodes, less memory usage on roto nodes, and improved caching, resulting in speed increases of up to 30% when using multiple GPUs. The new Cache Node facilitates faster playback, ensuring smoother workflows.
AI-Powered Tools for Matte Creation and Tracking
One of the standout features of Silhouette 2024 is Matte Assist ML, which enables fast creation of animated mattes starting from a single frame by leveraging local machine learning models and rendering techniques. The Mask ML feature provides a point-and-click matte generation system powered by ML-based object segmentation, simplifying mask creation.
The Optical Flow ML Tracker produces optical flow data usable for tracking shapes, objects, or points with realistic motion blur, enhancing tracking precision and quality. The new Retime ML node offers smooth and crystal clear motion with animated ramping for time warps, improving temporal manipulation of footage.
Collaboration and Quality Assurance Tools
The Roto > Markup Tool adds a roto QA tool where artists can create trackable strokes and link notes for improved review and collaboration. This feature aims to streamline the review process and foster better teamwork.
Expanded Compatibility and Pricing
Silhouette 2024 is now available as a standalone application and plugin for Adobe After Effects/Premiere Pro, Autodesk Flame, Blackmagic Resolve/Fusion, and Foundry Nuke, expanding its reach and accessibility.
Pricing for Silhouette 2024 starts at $495/year or $100/month, making it an affordable option for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Current customers can get Silhouette 2024 for free if they're on an active monthly/annual subscription or upgrade & support plan. A free trial can also be downloaded from the Boris FX Hub.
Looking Ahead: 2025 and Beyond
Future updates for Silhouette are planned to include tools for refining masks, generating depth maps from footage, and fixing glitches with single-click operations, further streamlining visual effects workflows.
To download Silhouette 2024, users should access the Boris FX Hub and get the installer. For more information, visit the full product page.
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- With the arrival of Silhouette 2024, data-and-cloud-computing techniques are integrated, allowing users to harness the power of artificial-intelligence for advanced functionalities like Matte Assist ML, Mask ML, and Optical Flow ML Tracker.
- In the realm of technology, Silhouette 2024 offers expanded compatibility, becoming a plugin for various software like Adobe After Effects/Premiere Pro, Autodesk Flame, Blackmagic Resolve/Fusion, and Foundry Nuke, making it more accessible to a wider audience.
