Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to build a custom look that is uniquely yours using the Sapphire Effect Builder by Boris FX. In this tutorial, Emmy Award-winning producer Zak Ciotti shows you how to steal parameters from different effects and shut off the ones you never use. This workflow keeps your plugin interface clean and ensures your effects panel does not get big, messy, and overwhelming.
Stop fighting cluttered timeline controls when sharing projects across different NLEs. We demonstrate how to apply S_Transition onto a cut, step inside the Sapphire Effect Builder workspace, and link multiple nodes like VHS damage, digital damage, and pixel sort. You will also learn how to use built-in, keyframe-free animation settings with the stopwatch icon to seamlessly control how your custom transitions appear and disappear.
Discover the architect-level power of building your own custom transitions and styling presets. Download your free trial of Boris FX Sapphire below and simplify your post-production workflow today.
LEARN MORE AND DOWNLOAD A TRIAL: borisfx.com/products/sapphire
EXPLORE DEEP DIVE TUTORIALS: borisfx.com/videos/?series=Tutorials&q=effect+builder
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
borisfxdiscord.com
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Customizing plugins by isolating and keeping only the parameters you want.
⦁ Creating 1990s-style horror aesthetics using VHS and digital damage nodes.
⦁ Generating custom, keyframe-free transition arcs using mid-time animation settings.
// C H A P T E R L I S T //
00:00 - The Parameter Overload Conundrum
00:22 - Introduction to Boris FX Sapphire Effect Builder
01:17 - Loading the S_Transition Blueprint
02:06 - Navigating the Node-Based Effect Builder Workspace
02:52 - Designing a 1990s Retro VHS & Pixel Sort Transition
03:47 - Filtering Parameters & Managing Node Blocks
04:40 - Crucial Rule: Setup Builder Design Before Keyframing
05:11 - Building an Organic Light Leak & Prism Lens Transition
07:01 - Customizing Transition Speeds Without Manual Keyframes
08:43 - Narrative Breakdown: Using Transitions to Signal Flashbacks
10:02 - Quick Actions: Hotkeys, Node Alignment (Ctrl+L), & Bypass Modes
11:54 - Batch Copying & Pasting Builder Presets Across Multiple Cuts
12:17 - Cross-Host Compatibility & Expert Tutorial Recommendations
#BorisFX #Sapphire #EffectBuilder #VideoEditing #VisualEffects #VideoEditor
Learn how to build a custom look that is uniquely yours using the Sapphire Effect Builder by Boris FX. In this tutorial, Emmy Award-winning producer Zak Ciotti shows you how to steal parameters from different effects and shut off the ones you never use. This workflow keeps your plugin interface clean and ensures your effects panel does not get big, messy, and overwhelming.
Stop fighting cluttered timeline controls when sharing projects across different NLEs. We demonstrate how to apply S_Transition onto a cut, step inside the Sapphire Effect Builder workspace, and link multiple nodes like VHS damage, digital damage, and pixel sort. You will also learn how to use built-in, keyframe-free animation settings with the stopwatch icon to seamlessly control how your custom transitions appear and disappear.
Discover the architect-level power of building your own custom transitions and styling presets. Download your free trial of Boris FX Sapphire below and simplify your post-production workflow today.
LEARN MORE AND DOWNLOAD A TRIAL: borisfx.com/products/sapphire
EXPLORE DEEP DIVE TUTORIALS: borisfx.com/videos/?series=Tutorials&q=effect+builder
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
borisfxdiscord.com
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Customizing plugins by isolating and keeping only the parameters you want.
⦁ Creating 1990s-style horror aesthetics using VHS and digital damage nodes.
⦁ Generating custom, keyframe-free transition arcs using mid-time animation settings.
// C H A P T E R L I S T //
00:00 - The Parameter Overload Conundrum
00:22 - Introduction to Boris FX Sapphire Effect Builder
01:17 - Loading the S_Transition Blueprint
02:06 - Navigating the Node-Based Effect Builder Workspace
02:52 - Designing a 1990s Retro VHS & Pixel Sort Transition
03:47 - Filtering Parameters & Managing Node Blocks
04:40 - Crucial Rule: Setup Builder Design Before Keyframing
05:11 - Building an Organic Light Leak & Prism Lens Transition
07:01 - Customizing Transition Speeds Without Manual Keyframes
08:43 - Narrative Breakdown: Using Transitions to Signal Flashbacks
10:02 - Quick Actions: Hotkeys, Node Alignment (Ctrl+L), & Bypass Modes
11:54 - Batch Copying & Pasting Builder Presets Across Multiple Cuts
12:17 - Cross-Host Compatibility & Expert Tutorial Recommendations
#BorisFX #Sapphire #EffectBuilder #VideoEditing #VisualEffects #VideoEditor
![Using the Pixel Chooser on my favorite Continuum effects | Boris FX Continuum [2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SSioNYmZPJM/mqdefault.jpg "Using the Pixel Chooser on my favorite Continuum effects | Boris FX Continuum [2026]
Learn how to master the Pixel Chooser in Boris FX Continuum to create high-end composites and intelligent masking without ever leaving your NLE. In this tutorial, Emmy Award-winning producer Zak Ciotti demonstrates how the Pixel Chooser eliminates the guessing game of traditional masking by using AI-powered tools like Depth Map ML and Face ML.
Stop struggling with complex layer stacks and manual splines. Whether you are using Premiere Pro or other professional hosts, you can now use Depth Map ML to identify Z-space in a 2D shot or Face ML to surgically isolate features like lips and skin with one click. We’ll also dive into the Boris FX Effects Editor to show you how to multiply your creativity using hundreds of professional presets.
Master your VFX workflow and see why the Pixel Chooser advantage is the most impressive tool for video editors needing cinematic separation and depth-aware effects. Download the free trial in the description below and start executing high-end intelligent composites today.
LEARN MORE AND DOWNLOAD A TRIAL: https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
// K E Y P O I N T S //
Using the Pixel Chooser to eliminate masking guessing games. Leveraging Depth Map ML to create organic, depth-aware VFX. Isolating anatomical features like lips and skin using Face ML. Accessing hundreds of professional presets via the FX Browser and Effects Editor. Creating cinematic separation with tools like Orbs and Chromatic Aberration.
EXPLORE THE FULL BORIS FX SUITE: https://borisfx.com/products/
// C H A P T E R L I S T //
00:00 - The Pixel Chooser Advantage
00:32 - Using the FX Browser and Professional Presets
00:52 - Chromatic Aberration Workflow in Premiere Pro
01:45 - Emulating the Into the Spider-Verse RGB Split
02:14 - Activating Depth Map ML for Z-Space Awareness
03:00 - Adding Cinematic Orbs with Depth Separation
05:02 - Golden Hour Effects with BCC Lights Rays
06:14 - Face ML: Surgical Feature Selection (Lips & Skin)
07:33 - Anatomy-Aware Masking vs. Motion Tracking
08:01 - Professional Retouching with BCC Beauty Studio
08:43 - Intelligent Compositing within your NLE
09:00 - Download the Boris FX Free Trial
#BorisFX #Continuum #PixelChooser #VideoEditing #PremierePro #VFX #AIMasking")
![Using the Lens Workflow during Export in SynthEyes [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S_8b085kc9s/mqdefault.jpg "Using the Lens Workflow during Export in SynthEyes [Boris FX]
In this mini-tip Product Specialist Christoph Zapletal shows you how use the Lens Workflow options temporarily and non-destructively on export.
Learn more about SynthEyes here: https://borisfx.com/products/syntheyes/
// CG Assets kindly provided by kitbash3d.com //
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// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
#matchmove #VFX #cameratracking #lens")
