Massive VFX Plugin Launch Marks a Historical Milestone for Continuum
Boris FX Continuum 2021, the latest update to the post-production industry's most storied plugin collection, has been unveiled. This major update brings several notable new features, particularly enhancements in the Cinematographer's Toolkit, Particle Illusion, and Primatte Studio.
Cinematographer's Toolkit: Advanced Colour Correction and Film Look Tools
The Cinematographer's Toolkit in Continuum 2021 has received updates that enhance its colour grading and film look tools. With these improvements, users can now apply advanced colour correction and film stock emulations, helping create cinematic looks directly within Continuum.
Particle Illusion: Realistic Particle Effects with Advanced Physics
Particle Illusion has been significantly improved with better integration and new emitter controls. This update offers more realistic particle effects like fire, smoke, and snow through a more advanced, visual physics simulation system. Additionally, new solvers for natural phenomena have been included, enhancing the quality and flexibility of particle animations.
Primatte Studio: Improved Chroma Keying Accuracy and Edge Refinement
The Primatte Studio keying technology in Continuum 2021 has been enhanced for improved chroma keying accuracy and edge refinement. This means users can now pull cleaner keys with less spill, which is vital for compositing green or blue screen footage.
Additional Features and Pricing
Continuum 2021 offers over 1000 drag-and-drop presets designed by professional artists. The update also includes new creative options such as film stocks, colour grades based on iconic films, optical filter simulations, lens flares, a digital gobo library, light rays and glows, and a new FX Editor.
Continuum 2021 is available as a permanent license, annual or monthly subscription, and upgrade from previous versions. Pricing for the permanent license varies depending on the software - Adobe ($995), Avid ($1695), OFX ($695), and monthly subscriptions start at $25 for OFX and $37 for Adobe, with annual subscriptions starting at $195 for OFX, $295 for Adobe, $495 for Avid, and $49.95 for upgrades from previous versions.
Individual effects category units are also available, with new licenses starting at $199. Upgrades for Adobe, Avid, and OFX start at $295, $495, and $195, respectively.
In summary, Boris FX Continuum 2021 collectively boosts its capability in visual effects, compositing, and finishing workflows, especially improving its ability to handle film-style grading, natural particle effects, and advanced keying in professional post-production.
Technology advances in Continuum 2021, evident through updates in the Cinematographer's Toolkit, Particle Illusion, and Primatte Studio. With these improvements, users can now create cinematic looks, generate more realistic particle effects, and pull cleaner keys for chroma keying – all crucial elements in professional post-production.
