Boris Red is a resolution independent cross-platform 3D-compositing plug-in suite designed for non-linear online finishing systems , that lets users unite titles, layering and effects creation. It is available from Multimedia Warehouse, a member of the Siltek IT Supply Chain Group.
Boris RED combines title animation and compositing effects into a plug-in application that integrates directly into applications such as Adobe, Avid, Discreet and Media 100 editing suites.
"This package was designed for editing professionals in commercial television post production that primarily work on Macintosh and Intel/WindowsNT workstations. It combines filters that were previously only available from BorisAE such as displacement maps, clouds noise generators, and 3D shatter filter with custom shape mapping," says Matthews von Brandis, product manager at Multimedia Warehouse. "RED also includes a full-featured text tool/character generation standalone application called Boris Graffiti."
Boris Red allows users to create sophisticated 3D composites using new "Z-space" containers for intersecting video layers in true 3D space. Red also includes complete title effects and animation functionality, which can be expanded by using compatible Adobe After Effects plug-ins such as DigiEffects' Aurorix and Berserk, Puffin Designs' Knoll's Lens Flare Pro and more.
Feature highlights in Boris RED include:
Resolution Independent 3D Text Creation. Boris RED delivers 3D text creation functionality complete with advanced controls for bevel, lights and texture mapping. Individual letters can be kerned for precise alignment. Once typed, words can be extruded, resized, rotated in 3D space and texture mapped with video or colours. Boris RED 3D Text creation provides integrated light sources for creating realistic animated lighting effects.
Comprehensive 3D Title Animation. Boris RED's resolution independent title animation module can create multi-page rolls and crawls or more sophisticated title treatments such as individual character animation with animated tracking, light sources and video texture mapping. RED's extensive title capabilities are integrated with over 50 effect filters and DVE distortions.
Z-Space - True 3D Environment. Animate unlimited DVE layers in true 3D space. Layers can intersect and pass through each other using high quality full scene anti-aliased rendering. Each object can receive and cast soft edge shadows allowing for a more realistic 3D environment.
Advanced Effects Creation Capabilities. Boris RED builds upon the award winning technology of the Boris FX 4.0 and Boris AE 3.0. Compositing features include, advanced keying technology, spot colour correction, 3D motion blur per layer, displacement mapping, curvilinear distortions, natural effects, lighting tools, mattes, blurs, and a new "Z-Space" container for animating multiple DVE objects in true 3D space.
Support for After Effects Plug-ins. Boris RED has a built in support for Adobe After Effects compatible plug-ins. This allows editors to take advantage of a wider range of effects and compositing plug-in tools not currently available for nonlinear finishing systems.
For more information on products available from Multimedia Warehouse point your browser at www.mmw.co.za.
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