Boris FX Sapphire

Boris FX Sapphire is a set of advanced plugins for Adobe / OFX 2019 that allow professional users to take full advantage of their video editing software and gain access to enhanced add-ons and visual effects that can completely transform the look of their projects.



The latest version of this plugin package has introduced a revamped visual interface and enhanced effects such as Flare Designer, Lens Flare, PixelSort, WhipLash, and a wide array of new transition effects, animation tools, and much more. To take full advantage of this effects package, users can also reduce long rendering times with GPU acceleration, no matter if their target video is done in 2K, 4K, or 8K.



Boris FX Sapphire packs over 270 effects and 3000+ presets, covering all the areas of video editing such as Lights, Distortions, Looks, Blurs, Renders, Transitions, Time effects, and several other advanced tools that are regularly used by industry professionals.

The longevity and constant evolution of Boris FX plugin packages have enabled it to become a mainstay in the video editing industry, where it was even used in editing and compositing visual effects in Oscar-winning Hollywood films.

These highly-regarded video editing tools are available to you for FREE via a trial license. To gain access to the full professional video effects software package, you will eventually need to purchase a premium license (individual, team, annual, permanent, or enterprise).

Installation and Use

Boris FX Sapphire Plug-ins for Adobe / OFX 2019 can be downloaded in an archive that is a bit larger than 400MB, enabling quick download and even quicker deployment on your work machine. The installation process is streamlined and fast, with automatic detection of the supported video editing host apps.



Built on top of the experience developed over the last two decades, and with added expertise from the merger of former competitor GenArts, the Boris FX Sapphire plugin package represents one of the most comprehensive addons for a wide variety of video editing apps, including:

• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Avid Media Composer
• Autodesk Flame Family
• Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve
• Blackmagic Fusion
• The Foundry NUKE
• Vegas Pro Studio
• Grass Valley Edius
• Silhouette
• Baselight
• Toon Boom Harmony
• Other OFX-compatible hosts

Highly useful and time-saving GPU acceleration for faster rendering advanced effects is currently supported only on Nvidia GPU cards. Recommended PC configuration should also have at least 8GB of system memory, 64-bit quadcore processor, and fast storage hard drive (SSD). 

In addition to Windows 11 and Windows 10, this plugin package is also compatible with macOS 10.10 or higher, and several Linux distributions. For serious users, the plugins even have full support for multi-processor configurations.



What`s New

Sapphire PixelMosh
New in 2024! Unleash digital chaos with an innovative time-bending effect and transition.

Sapphire Dust
New in 2024! Add atmospheric realism and a cinematic aura to any image with the new dust simulation.

Upgraded Performance
New in 2024.5! Enjoy enhanced stability and performance for all users.

Retooled Time Effects
New in 2024! The Sapphire time category is updated for improved behavior and integrated into the Effect and Transition Builder.

New and Updated Sapphire Lens Flares
New in 2024.5! Five new professionally designed lens flares.

New and Improved Presets
New in 2024! Over 65 new effect presets and 18 advanced Builder presets.

Pricing

Sapphire - US$62.00/month
Award-winning VFX Plugins

• Includes over 275 effects and transitions
• Mocha Tracking for all effects
• Custom Effect and Transition Builder
• 3000+ presets

Boris FX Suite - US$175.00/month
The Ultimate VFX Toolkit

• Includes Continuum, CrumplePop, Mocha Pro, Optics, Sapphire, Silhouette, and SynthEyes
• Includes a multi-host license for all supported hosts
• Continuous access to the most recent updates, enhancements, and upgrades

System Requirements

OS Requirements
Windows 10 and Windows 11

Processor (CPU)
64-bit Intel or AMD CPU with four or more cores

System Memory (RAM)
8 GB minimum, 16+ GB preferred

Graphics Processor (GPU)
CUDA acceleration on all supported NVIDIA GPUs. More information on supported cards, CUDA versions and specific drivers here.

Disk
High-speed disk array or SSD storage

PROS

• High-quality visual effects
• Extensive preset library
• GPU acceleration
• Seamless integration
• Frequent updates

CONS

• High cost
• Steep learning curve
• Demands powerful hardware
• Limited trial version
• Occasional compatibility issues

Note: 30 days trial version.