Marlborough MA - December 13, 2007 - BORIS FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that BORIS Continuum Complete Sparks version 3.0 (BCC Sparks 3.0) is now shipping. The new release moves the sophisticated BCC Sparks filter set to the latest version of Linux and supports the current line-up of compositing and finishing systems from Autodesk; Flint, Flame, Inferno and Smoke with added support for Burn network rendering. Known for filters both organic and fantastical, BCC 3.0 also combines volumes I and II to give Autodesk users access to 130 plus filters including the popular; Glint, Glitter, and Glare series; Lens Flare, Film Process, Film Damage, Particle Systems, Volumetric Lighting Rays and Wipe effects. The BCC Sparks 3 package also includes in the BORIS built-in Motion Tracking and Optical Flow technology for smooth image retiming.
“The BCC Sparks 3.0 release literally doubles the number of filters Autodesk users receive without increasing the price. This is a phenomenal value proposition for any Autodesk system owner. In a day where budgets are squeezed tighter than ever and client expectation for unique looks increases, the addition of BCC Sparks 3.0 will more than help these facilities meet the demand without breaking the bank,” comments, BORIS Yamnitsky, founder and president, BORIS FX.
BCC is the only plug-in application to allow users to swap filter presets with other BCC host applications regardless of manufacture or model. The streamlined workflow allows editors to copy effects from offline to finish and the reverse. Additionally, the new BCC Sparks release includes over 1500 preset effects, further accelerating the overall effects production workflow.
The BCC Sparks package also comes equipped with the legendary BORIS PixelChooser in every spark. This simplifies the creation of track mattes, pixel-based masks, and region/garbage masks. Using PixelChooser, artist can apply any BCC filter to an image clip and control exactly how the effect is composited or blended with the original pixels based on pixel or region values. The BCC product offers users multiple clip inputs with every filter for front, back and matte generation enabling compositing within the spark.
BCC Sparks 3.0 is designed to support the Autodesk Discreet Advanced Systems 2008 series and is available today through BORIS FX worldwide reseller channel and direct through BORIS FX web site at www.borisfx.com for an MSRP of $2495.00 (new), and $695.00 (upgrades). Users can test drive the BCC Sparks 3.0 for 60 days (downloads are available via the BORIS FX web site).
For more information, please visit the BORIS FX web site at www.BORISfx.com. Please contact Janice Dolan at janice@zazilmediagroup.com for BCC Sparks 3.0 imagery.
Founded in 1995 in Boston MA, BORIS FX is the leading developer of integrated graphics and effects technology, delivering 3D compositing and vector graphic products for the broadcast, post production, film and multi-media industries. Since the company's inception, BORIS products have grown to serve over 200,000 artists worldwide. A great part of its success lies in the ability to tightly integrate and leverage technologies through strong partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers including Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Avid®, Eyeon®, Grass Valley, Matrox®, Media 100®, Sony Pictures Digital®, and Ulead®. For more information, visit www.borisfx.com.
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