Adobe's Multi-Frame Rendering receives support from Boris FX, with the introduction of the latest Mocha AE.
Adobe has recently released a new version of After Effects, incorporating Multi-Frame Rendering (MFR) and an updated version of Mocha AE. Notably, this update sees the collaboration with Boris FX, with the current shipping versions of Sapphire 2021.5, Continuum 2021.5, and Mocha Pro 2022 now supporting MFR.
MFR allows frames to be rendered in parallel across multiple CPU cores, significantly speeding up rendering times. While exact percentage improvements can vary based on CPU core count, system configuration, and specific effects used, enabling MFR with these plugins can easily double or triple render speeds, particularly on modern multi-core workstations.
Mocha Pro and other Boris FX plugins, as listed in Adobe's effect documentation, explicitly show support for MFR, facilitating this performance boost. However, precise numerical benchmarks from Boris FX for Sapphire 2021.5, Continuum 2021.5, and Mocha Pro 2022 were not found in the search results. Nevertheless, MFR is known in the industry as a critical factor for accelerating effects-heavy renders in After Effects workflows.
In practical terms, turning on MFR with Boris FX plugins like these generally results in at least a 2x to 3x improvement in render speed. The final gain is strongly dependent on machine specs and project complexity.
The updated Mocha AE includes a new and improved AdjustTrack module, which senior product specialist Mary Poplin demonstrates in a short video, showcasing the basics of using AdjustTrack for better planar tracking and rotoscoping in After Effects.
Moreover, After Effects now utilizes multi-core CPUs for faster rendering and improved previewing of complex compositions, thanks to MFR. The optimization for MFR will continue to improve in upcoming 2022 releases of Boris FX products.
Testing with beta software on a specific computer (Win 10, i7-7700K, 4.2GHz, 32GB, and NVIDIA RTX2080Ti) showed significant render speed increases across all three Boris FX products. However, it's important to note that the test results may vary depending on multiple factors, including individual plugin parameters, project settings, operating system, and computer hardware.
In addition to the render time reduction for Sapphire Lighting Filters, Mocha Pro Power Mesh Insert, Continuum Beauty Studio, and Continuum Primatte Studio in After Effects, using MFR results in a 183% reduction in render time for a mixed composition with Sapphire and Continuum in After Effects. Furthermore, the Mocha Pro Remove Module is 60% faster with MFR.
In conclusion, the integration of Multi-Frame Rendering in After Effects, along with the support from Boris FX plugins like Sapphire 2021.5, Continuum 2021.5, and Mocha Pro 2022, brings a significant speed boost to your After Effects workflow. This update is a game-changer for those working on effects-heavy projects, offering faster renders and exports, thanks to the support of Adobe Media Encoder for After Effects MFR projects.
Technology plays a significant role in accelerating the rendering process in Adobe After Effects, as demonstrated by the incorporation of Multi-Frame Rendering (MFR). The collaboration with Boris FX, particularly the current shipping versions of Sapphire 2021.5, Continuum 2021.5, and Mocha Pro 2022, explicitly supports MFR, resulting in at least a 2x to 3x improvement in render speed.
