Update: 2023.5 Silhouette Version
Introducing Silhouette 2023.5: Revolutionizing Visual Effects with AI and Machine Learning
In a significant leap forward for the visual effects industry, Silhouette has unveiled its latest update, Silhouette 2023.5. This version brings a host of innovative features, primarily focusing on integrating generative AI, enhancing machine learning capabilities, and improving tracking performance.
Generative AI Integration
Silhouette 2023.5 introduces AI-powered tools designed to streamline rotoscoping and masking tasks. These AI features are capable of automatic object and edge detection, drastically reducing the need for manual, frame-by-frame work.
Machine Learning Improvements
The software's machine learning algorithms have been refined to offer more accurate tracking and prediction of object movement across frames. This results in smoother, more reliable matte generation, even in challenging footage with motion blur or complex backgrounds.
Enhanced Tracking
Tracking engines have been optimized for speed and stability. New algorithms improve planar and point tracking precision, better handling occlusions and changes in scale or perspective. This supports tracking in more demanding visual effects scenarios.
User Interface and Workflow
The 2023.5 release also enhances the UI for tracking and rotoscoping, offering more intuitive controls and real-time previews powered by the AI enhancements. This enables artists to work faster and more efficiently.
Key Features of Silhouette 2023.5
- UpRes ML Node: Facilitates faster tracking and rotoscoping.
- Stability Node and DeNoiser ML Node: Improved for more precise results.
- Regrain Auto Sample: Automatically finds the best area to sample grain.
Silhouette 2023.5 is available as a standalone application and plugin for Adobe/OFX hosts, including Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, Foundry Nuke, Blackmagic Resolve and Fusion, and Autodesk Flame.
Current customers on an active subscription or upgrade & support plan can get Silhouette 2023.5 for free. This update represents a significant step forward in visual effects workflows, leveraging state-of-the-art AI and machine learning to automate repetitive tasks, improve tracking accuracy, and speed up visual effects production. For more detailed information, please refer to Silhouette’s official release notes.
Technology plays a pivotal role in the Silhouette 2023.5 update, enhancing the AI and machine learning capabilities for refined tracking, better automation, and smoother matte generation in visual effects work. This helps artists to streamline rotoscoping and masking tasks, and work faster with intuitive controls, all made possible by the innovative use of technology.
