![Keep your Geo in Place with Lock Points [Boris FX SynthEyes] @BorisFXco](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EcJd7J-poU4/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Keeping your Reference Geometry stick in place is crucial for iterating your work. But sometimes a simple Refine or Solve operation can throw your geo all over the place - unless you have Constraints in place.
Join Product Specialist Christoph Zapletal for this Quick Tip as he shows you how to use lock points as constraints on virtually any scene and how the Constrain checkbox in the Solver Room can influence the result.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Understanding Lock Points
⦁ Selecting appropriate lock points
⦁ What does the "Constrain" checkbox do?
Learn more about SynthEyes here:
borisfx.com/products/syntheyes
// Skill Up on SynthEyes with our SynthEyes Essentials Course //
Free Version: borisfx.com/free-training/syntheyes-essentials
Premium Version : borisfx.com/store/v1/?collection=training-products&product=syntheyes-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
00:32 Exploring the Scene
00:55 Refining without Constraints
02:19 Setting up Lock Points
04:14 To Constrain or not Constrain
05:27 Outro
Keeping your Reference Geometry stick in place is crucial for iterating your work. But sometimes a simple Refine or Solve operation can throw your geo all over the place - unless you have Constraints in place.
Join Product Specialist Christoph Zapletal for this Quick Tip as he shows you how to use lock points as constraints on virtually any scene and how the Constrain checkbox in the Solver Room can influence the result.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Understanding Lock Points
⦁ Selecting appropriate lock points
⦁ What does the "Constrain" checkbox do?
Learn more about SynthEyes here:
borisfx.com/products/syntheyes
// Skill Up on SynthEyes with our SynthEyes Essentials Course //
Free Version: borisfx.com/free-training/syntheyes-essentials
Premium Version : borisfx.com/store/v1/?collection=training-products&product=syntheyes-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
00:32 Exploring the Scene
00:55 Refining without Constraints
02:19 Setting up Lock Points
04:14 To Constrain or not Constrain
05:27 Outro
![Keep your Geo in Place with Lock Points [Boris FX SynthEyes]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EcJd7J-poU4/mqdefault.jpg "Keep your Geo in Place with Lock Points [Boris FX SynthEyes]
Keeping your Reference Geometry stick in place is crucial for iterating your work. But sometimes a simple Refine or Solve operation can throw your geo all over the place - unless you have Constraints in place.
Join Product Specialist Christoph Zapletal for this Quick Tip as he shows you how to use lock points as constraints on virtually any scene and how the Constrain checkbox in the Solver Room can influence the result.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Understanding Lock Points
⦁ Selecting appropriate lock points
⦁ What does the Constrain checkbox do?
Learn more about SynthEyes here:
https://borisfx.com/products/syntheyes/
// Skill Up on SynthEyes with our SynthEyes Essentials Course //
Free Version: https://borisfx.com/free-training/syntheyes-essentials/
Premium Version : https://borisfx.com/store/v1/?collection=training-products&product=syntheyes-essentials
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Intro
00:32 Exploring the Scene
00:55 Refining without Constraints
02:19 Setting up Lock Points
04:14 To Constrain or not Constrain
05:27 Outro")
![Turbo Charge Skin Smoothing with Face ML [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F0dePwL_rqs/mqdefault.jpg "Turbo Charge Skin Smoothing with Face ML [Boris FX]
In post-production and beauty work, creating masks for facial features is essential. Continuums AI-assisted Face ML toolset is tightly integrated into a lot of the tools you are already using day to day, destined to speed up your workflow.
Product Specialist Christoph Zapletal will take you through three different applications of Face ML. Starting off with a classic example of Skin Retouch with Continuums own Beauty Studio to a quick and easy way for localized color correction to a multi-plugin effect using the dedicated Face ML plugin directly inside Adobe Premieres timeline.
These examples will teach you how to best apply Face ML inside of your favorite host application and will give you inspirations on how to use this very versatile tool.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ Use Face ML to automatically generate precise masks for skin, eyes, lips, and more.
⦁ Apply it inside of PixelChooser or as a dedicated plug-in.
⦁ Learn how to properly post-process the result.
⦁ Use Mocha Mask to separate multiple faces.
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 Intro
00:32 Digital Skin Work
03:38 Applying Face ML to multiple shots
04:48 Grading example
06:10 Using Face ML on multiple Effects")
![AI Tools for Wind & Traffic Noise in CrumplePop SoundApp [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F5Yuhi0ZkrI/mqdefault.jpg "AI Tools for Wind & Traffic Noise in CrumplePop SoundApp [Boris FX]
Learn how to fix ruined audio with the new AI models in Boris FX CrumplePop SoundApp. This tutorial demonstrates how to use specialized machine learning to remove wind distortion and heavy city traffic from your field recordings, ensuring your dialogue remains clear even in the harshest outdoor conditions.
Zak Ciotti shows you how to rescue a windy mountaintop shot and clean up street interviews recorded during rush hour using the new Outdoor - Wind and Outdoor - Traffic models. You will also learn how to use the built-in Model Manager to instantly update your AI engine with a single click—no hunting for installation files or external links required.
Dont let environmental noise compromise your production value. Master the simple drag-and-drop workflow of SoundApp and experience professional-grade audio restoration today - watch this tutorial now to see these new AI models in action.
LEARN MORE AND DOWNLOAD A TRIAL: https://borisfx.com/products/crumplepop/
// 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 //
• Fixing wind-damaged audio with AI
• Removing urban traffic from interviews
• Adjusting model strength for natural results
• Using the built-in Model Manager
• Instant updates without external downloads
Learn more about CrumplePop here: https://borisfx.com/products/crumplepop/
// C H A P T E R L I S T //
00:00 - Introduction to SoundApp AI Models
00:15 - The Outdoor - Wind AI Model
00:40 - Adjusting Strength and Results
01:05 - The Outdoor - Traffic AI Model
01:25 - Fixing Rush Hour City Audio
01:50 - How to Use the Model Manager
02:15 - One-Click Updates and Summary
#BorisFX #CrumplePop #AudioEditing")
![Celluloid Memories - Vintage Film Look [Preset Included]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FhlJc2oJV0I/mqdefault.jpg "Celluloid Memories - Vintage Film Look [Preset Included]
Explore the creative power behind the “Celluloid Memories” preset in Sapphire 2026. In this tutorial, John walks through how to use masks, S_FilmEffect, S_FilmDamage, S_FilmBurn, S_Grunge, and more, to customize this nostalgic film look preset. Learn how to tweak parameters, navigate Sapphire Effect Builder, and discover settings that will help you use this preset to transform your footage.
🎬 Learn more about Sapphire and download a free trial: https://borisfx.com/products/sapphire/
// K E Y P O I N T S //
• Combines FilmEffect, FilmBurn, and Grunge to simulate aged, damaged celluloid with customizable stamps and textures.
• Learn how to set up a mask and reposition using S_WarpTransform.
• Unlock deeper control—like preset selection, stamp customization, and advanced transforms—only accessible inside Sapphire’s Effect Builder.
// CHAPTERS //
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Loading the preset
00:40 Exploring the host parameters
01:03 Creating a title using a Mask
07:05 Sapphire Builder node breakdown
08:33 Choosing a S_FilmEffect preset
11:10 Changing S_Grunge brushes
13:02 Adding host parameters
13:58 Choosing a S_Shake Type
15:32 Customizing the preset with S_WarpTransform
18:20 Creating a rolling film animation
Learn more about Sapphire Effect and Effect Builder - https://youtu.be/n_g7HySSOVE?si=BGwWtG0TnzsVYKyy")
![Can You Make Sci-fi Art from One Photo? [Project Included]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I3lv4IdFc1U/mqdefault.jpg "Can You Make Sci-fi Art from One Photo? [Project Included]
Create a complete sci-fi mech warrior image from one image, a 3d model from Kitbash3D, and some effect fun with Boris FX Optics. Follow along for this Photoshop adventure with Renee Robyn to make this complete sci-fi space scene.
If you want to follow along, you can can download all the assets to make the file here:
http://cdn.borisfx.com/download_files/kitbash_tutorial_assets.zip
To create your own entire scene from the amazing BorisFX and Kitbash3D bundle here: https://vfx.borisfx.com/kitbash3d
Learn more about Optics: https://borisfx.com/products/optics/
Want to do this on moving images? Watch this VFX Breakdown of a different scene: https://youtu.be/VSRHlev15Zc
#borisfx #optics #photoshop
// D I S C O R D C H A N N E L //
https://www.borisfxdiscord.com/
/ / C H A P T E R L I S T / /
00:00 Intro
00:45 Making the Ground in Photoshop
1:23 Making the Stars in Optics
3:47 Making the Moon in Optics
4:33 Color Correcting the Ground and Moon
5:23 Making Shadows
4:33 Making Moon Dust
6:00 Lens Flares on Mech #1
7:58 Adding Additional Mechs
8:52 Additional Color Correction
9:28 Merge Layers and Load into Optics
9:50 Detail Adjustments
10:02 Additional Lens Flares
10:20 Adding Edge Rays
10:49 Additional Lens Flares to Smaller Mech
11:06 Color Correction
15:14 Levels and LUTs
12:36 Adding S_FilmEffect
13:04 Create Custom Preset Settings
13:43 Adding UltraGrain
13:59 Adding Sharpening
15:13 Outtro")
![Boris FX + iZotope: Your Questions Answered Live [Boris FX Live #74]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IH2wlknyPHM/mqdefault.jpg "Boris FX + iZotope: Your Questions Answered Live [Boris FX Live #74]
🎧 iZotope is now part of the Boris FX family!
Join Boris FXs Ben Brownlee and Brian Fox, along with iZotopes Todd Baker, VP of Product Development, and Griffin Brown, Product Marketing Lead, as they answer your most frequently asked questions about the acquisition and what it means for iZotope products and customers.
Plus, iZotope’s Alexey Lukin, Principal Research Engineer, will dive into the neural net improvements in some of RX 12s most popular tools.
🎁 Prizes! Were giving away (2) RX Standard ($399), (1) RX 12 Advanced ($1399), and (1) Boris FX Suite ($1495). Sign up for the giveaway: https://borisfxlive.com
💬 Bring your questions or drop them in the chat, and well get to as many as we can live.
🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you dont miss it.
🗓 Tuesday, July 14th at 2:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM UTC")
