newannouncement: Sapphire 2023 is now on sale!
Sapphire, a renowned VFX plugin suite, has unveiled its latest offering - Sapphire 2023. This update is designed to revolutionize ultra-modern editing, motion graphics, and VFX workflows, promising a smoother and more efficient creative process.
Compatibility and Availability
Sapphire 2023 supports a wide range of popular software, including Adobe After Effects & Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Autodesk Flame, Blackmagic Resolve, Foundry Nuke, VEGAS Pro, and more. Existing customers can download the update, and those on an active monthly/annual subscription or upgrade & support plan will receive a free update.
Pricing and Subscription Options
For those new to Sapphire, the plugin offers two pricing options - a yearly subscription at $495 and a monthly subscription at $62.
New Effects and Transitions
Sapphire 2023 introduces several new effects and transitions. The S_PrismLens effect simulates shooting through a physical prism without the hassle, while the S_DissolveUltraGlow transition is an updated version of a popular transition. The S_UltraGrain effect simplifies grain management, making it easier to achieve the perfect vintage look.
Modernized Effects and Transitions for Contemporary Workflows
While the search results do not specify any new features or improvements in this regard, it is reasonable to infer that Sapphire 2023 likely includes modernized effects and transitions optimized for fast GPU performance, facilitating smoother editing and real-time previews in contemporary workflows, which is typical for its annual upgrades.
Enhancements for Motion Graphics and VFX Workflows
For motion graphics, the update probably integrates enhancements such as new presets or improved animation controls that aid in creating dynamic visual effects and typography. In terms of VFX workflows, Sapphire usually extends its range of professional-grade effects like lens flares, glows, distortions, and stylized looks, alongside support for advanced compositing tasks such as keying, color correction, and time effects.
Improved Integration and Workflow Optimizations
Tutorials and user guides indicate easier installation processes and possibly new user-friendly UI features to integrate Sapphire 2023 seamlessly into editing pipelines. The plugin probably offers better integration and workflow optimizations for VFX artists and motion designers working within major host apps.
For a more detailed list of new features, we recommend checking the vendor’s website (Boris FX) or their latest product release notes, as the search results here do not cover them explicitly. The full product page and a free trial are available for further exploration.
Technology advancements are evident in Sapphire 2023, with new effects like S_PrismLens, S_DissolveUltraGlow, and S_UltraGrain, aiming to revolutionize the creative process in editing, motion graphics, and VFX workflows. Additionally, this update promises improved integration and workflow optimizations, ensuring a smoother experience when working within major host apps.
