New Developments at Continuum 2020: Ten Time-Efficient Effects and Transitions Introduced
Boris FX Continuum 2020: Enhanced Tools for Film and Television Post-Production
Boris FX has unveiled its latest offering, Continuum 2020, designed for film and television editors and artists. This update brings significant improvements to the platform, focusing on enhanced integration, new effects tools, and tailored solutions for professional workflows.
Continuum 2020 is available as a permanent license, annual subscription, and upgrade from previous versions. The pricing varies depending on the multi-host option chosen, with options starting at $695 for a permanent license.
One of the key features of Continuum 2020 is its improved integration with Cinema 4D (C4D) and Primatte keying for chroma key compositing. It also integrates tightly with Mocha Pro and Sapphire plugin suites, expanding its capabilities in tracking and advanced effects.
The new version also adds ten new effects and transitions, including BCC Corner Pin Studio, BCC Reflection, BCC Cast Shadow, and BCC Curl. Additionally, it offers six new dissolve transitions, such as BCC Prism Dissolve and BCC Kaleidoscope Dissolve.
Another notable addition is the Mocha Area Brush Tool, which allows for quick painting over large track search areas for easier tracking and masking tasks.
Continuum 2020 also features updates to Particle Illusion and Title Studio for improved user experience. The product supports Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, Apple FCP X (and Motion 5), Avid Media Composer, Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, Foundry Nuke, and VEGAS Pro.
Moreover, Continuum 2020 supports preset sharing over networked devices for greater flexibility across teams. This feature allows for seamless collaboration and efficient workflow management.
Interestingly, Boris FX has expanded its reach beyond video editing with the launch of Optics, a new product designed specifically for photographers and digital artists, bringing cinematic effects to Adobe Photoshop.
Upgrades for Continuum 2020 start at different prices for different software. For OFX, upgrades start at $195, annual subscription costs $195, and a permanent license costs $695. For Avid, upgrades start at $495, annual subscription costs $495, and a permanent license costs $1695. For Adobe, upgrades start at $295, annual subscription costs $295, and a permanent license costs $995. Upgrades for individual effects category units start at $49.95.
In summary, Continuum 2020 emphasizes enhanced integration with industry-standard software, upgraded chroma keying, and expanded effects toolsets, supporting robust workflows for film and television production. The introduction of Optics also marks Boris FX’s extension of cinematic effects into photography.
Technology plays a crucial role in Continuum 2020, as it integrates tightly with various industry-standard software such as Cinema 4D, Mocha Pro, and Sapphire plugin suites, offering advanced tracking and effects capabilities. Moreover, the new version includes ten new effects and transitions, demonstrating the continuous advancement of technology in film and television post-production.
