Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Defocus is definitely not the same as a Blur. There are so many variables that take your out-of-focus elements from a mushy grey soup to a properly composed image with character.
Sapphire Advanced Defocus emulates the behavior of real-world lenses with unmatched quality while also being really fast thanks to GPU acceleration.
Join Product Specialist Christoph Zapletal as he takes you on a Deep Dive into Sapphire Advanced Defocus. After exploring what Bokeh actually is and the nature of a lens kernel, he will then show you three very different applications of Sapphire Advanced Defocus, from Compositing and Motion Graphics to Editorial Transitions.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Understanding Bokeh
⦁ Customizing your Lens Kernel
⦁ Recreating Physical Lenses
⦁ Practical Application
Learn more about Sapphire here:
borisfx.com/products/sapphire
Watch Sapphire Builder Essentials here:
borisfx.com/free-training/sapphire-builder-essentials
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
borisfxdiscord.com
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Intro
00:35 Understanding Bokeh
01:29 Exploring Sapphire Advanced Defocus
02:32 Defining the Lens Kernel
05:41 Optical Vignette & Matte Box
06:44 Lens Textures
07:41 Keying Example - DaVinci Resolve Fusion
09:13 Motion Graphics Example - After Effects
11:40 Advanced Defocus as a Transition - Boris FX Vegas Pro
Defocus is definitely not the same as a Blur. There are so many variables that take your out-of-focus elements from a mushy grey soup to a properly composed image with character.
Sapphire Advanced Defocus emulates the behavior of real-world lenses with unmatched quality while also being really fast thanks to GPU acceleration.
Join Product Specialist Christoph Zapletal as he takes you on a Deep Dive into Sapphire Advanced Defocus. After exploring what Bokeh actually is and the nature of a lens kernel, he will then show you three very different applications of Sapphire Advanced Defocus, from Compositing and Motion Graphics to Editorial Transitions.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Understanding Bokeh
⦁ Customizing your Lens Kernel
⦁ Recreating Physical Lenses
⦁ Practical Application
Learn more about Sapphire here:
borisfx.com/products/sapphire
Watch Sapphire Builder Essentials here:
borisfx.com/free-training/sapphire-builder-essentials
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
borisfxdiscord.com
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Intro
00:35 Understanding Bokeh
01:29 Exploring Sapphire Advanced Defocus
02:32 Defining the Lens Kernel
05:41 Optical Vignette & Matte Box
06:44 Lens Textures
07:41 Keying Example - DaVinci Resolve Fusion
09:13 Motion Graphics Example - After Effects
11:40 Advanced Defocus as a Transition - Boris FX Vegas Pro
![Paint Faster, Automate Retouch [Boris FX Silhouette]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t9WiuLZ2dbU/mqdefault.jpg "Paint Faster, Automate Retouch [Boris FX Silhouette]
Frame Fixer ML uses AI algorithms to remove flashes, artefacts, or whole dropped frames with a single click. Product Specialist Christoph Zapletal shows you how Frame Fixer ML can be applied in several different scenarios, from fix-ups to performance changes. You will also learn how to use Frame Fixer ML together with Paint for tracking free cleanups.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Machine-learning powered Image Restoration
⦁ Combine with other nodes for artist-controlled results
⦁ Auto-clean ups or feed paint frames into Frame Fixer ML
Learn more about Silhouette here: https://borisfx.com/products/silhouette/
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
#retouching #VFX #videoeffects #machinelearning
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Intro
00:27 Setting up the first frame fix
01:17 Setting the repair duration
01:55 Fixing additional flashes
02:36 Understanding Frame Fixer MLs interpolation
02:58 Changing the talents performance
03:41 Stabilizing the face
04:27 Defining the Domain of Definition
04:42 Applying Frame Fixer ML with Range
05:28 Combining Frame Fixer ML with Silhouette Paint
06:37 Outro")
![Silhouette 2025 in Under Two Minutes [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uXLhGKpj5ew/mqdefault.jpg "Silhouette 2025 in Under Two Minutes [Boris FX]
Silhouette 2025 by Boris FX celebrates 20 years of industry-leading paint and roto tools with an array of new AI-powered features designed to streamline your post-production workflow. This latest iteration introduces groundbreaking functionality that promises faster, more efficient creative processes.
Download a free trial of Silhouette at borisfx.com : https://borisfx.com/products/silhouette/
/ D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
Discover Matte Refine ML, an AI addition that transforms rough alpha mattes into smooth, refined edges, and experience the unparalleled speed and quality of animated matte creation. Explore the power of 3D Scene, allowing you to load 3D tracks, place virtual cards in 3D space for accelerated painting, and leverage the data for roto or 2D tracking. PowerMesh Morph utilizes Mochas PowerMesh data to drastically reduce the number of retouched frames needed for cleanup, while Frame Fixel ML automatically repairs damaged frames and enables track-free morphs. Generate high-quality depth data from 2D images with Depth Map ML, perfect for procedural mattes or driving other effects.
Additionally, Compound Nodes simplify complex node trees, enhancing collaborative workflows. Silhouette 2025 also boasts ACES 2.0 support and updated versions of Sapphire, Mocha Pro, and Particle Illusion. Upgrade today to revolutionize your workflow!
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Matte Refine ML: AI-powered refinement of rough alpha mattes for superior edge quality and animated matte creation.
⦁ 3D Scene: Load 3D tracks (Alembic/FBX), place virtual cards in 3D space for accelerated painting, and convert data for roto or 2D tracking.
⦁ PowerMesh Morph: Utilizes Mochas PowerMesh data to significantly reduce cleanup frames and smoothly morph between clean frames.
⦁ Frame Fixel ML: AI-driven automatic repair of damaged frames and creation of track-free morphs.
⦁ Depth Map ML: AI-estimated generation of high-quality depth data from 2D images for advanced matting and effects control.
Learn more about Silhouette here : https://borisfx.com/products/silhouette/
#aitools #VFX #rotoscoping")
![Why Should You Be Using Pixel Chooser for Every Effect? [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uYff5KuOS00/mqdefault.jpg "Why Should You Be Using Pixel Chooser for Every Effect? [Boris FX]
Unlock the full power of Continuum’s Pixel Chooser in this step-by-step tutorial! Learn how to isolate effects with precision using masks, gradients, and machine learning tools like Mask ML, Face ML, and Depth Map ML across After Effects, Avid, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. Whether youre enhancing skies, refining skin, or adding cinematic fog, this guide shows you how to do it fast and beautifully.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Pixel Chooser offers manual masking options like rectangles and gradients, allowing precise control over where effects are applied.
⦁ Tools like Mask ML, Face ML, and Depth Map ML automate complex masking tasks—perfect for isolating faces, skies, or background elements with minimal effort.
⦁ Mocha projects can be saved and reused across After Effects, Avid, Premiere Pro, and Resolve, streamlining multi-platform editing.
⦁ Matte Refine ML cleans up hard edges with a single click, especially useful for hair, skin, and soft transitions.
⦁ Pixel Chooser’s Apply Modes offer advanced compositing control for layered effects.
Learn more about Continuum here: https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
#retouching #VFX #videoeffects
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - Where to find Pixel Chooser
01:14 - Mask
01:54 - Gradient
02:44 - Matte
03:18 - Combining mattes
05:34 - Mask ML
06:43 - Exporting Mocha projects
07:11 - Matte Refine ML
08:25 - Merging Mocha projects
10:05 - Sharing Mocha projects between hosts
10:47 - Face ML
12:15 - Depth Map ML
15:39 - Apply Modes")
![Introducing Continuum FCP and Free Looks Plugin [Boris FX Live #38]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ubHAkBP0ckc/mqdefault.jpg "Introducing Continuum FCP and Free Looks Plugin [Boris FX Live #38]
Introducing Continuum FCP and Free Looks Plugin [Boris FX Live #38]")
