Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Have you ever had your smart object layer from Optics go semi-transparent back in Photoshop? Don't worry, there's an easy fix. Renee will guide you on this journey to easily make your smart object layer work properly in less than 3 minutes!
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// C H A P T E R L I S T //
00:00 Intro
00:23 What is happening?
00:34 First fix - Don't use smart object
00:52 Second fix start
01:05 Atmospheric Glow
01:29 use Depth Map mask
01:42 export to Photoshop
02:03 S_ChannelSwitcher
02:50 Apply in Optics
#borisfx #optics #borisfxoptics #restorealpha
Have you ever had your smart object layer from Optics go semi-transparent back in Photoshop? Don't worry, there's an easy fix. Renee will guide you on this journey to easily make your smart object layer work properly in less than 3 minutes!
Download your free trial of Boris FX Optics here: borisfx.com/products/optics
Sign up for our weekly Optics news and get 1 FREE Look preset plus tips and tutorials to your inbox each month: bit.ly/opticsnews
Purchase custom Looks Packs from the Boris FX Marketplace here: borisfx.com/products/optics/#looks
// C H A P T E R L I S T //
00:00 Intro
00:23 What is happening?
00:34 First fix - Don't use smart object
00:52 Second fix start
01:05 Atmospheric Glow
01:29 use Depth Map mask
01:42 export to Photoshop
02:03 S_ChannelSwitcher
02:50 Apply in Optics
#borisfx #optics #borisfxoptics #restorealpha
![Multi-layer Wipes Made Easy with Scramble Slide Reveal [Sapphire Preset Included]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cDdHbTcgBsQ/mqdefault.jpg "Multi-layer Wipes Made Easy with Scramble Slide Reveal [Sapphire Preset Included]
Learn how you can use the Scramble Slide Reveal preset applied to just a single layer, to create a dramatic, multi-layer reveal using Sapphire Effect Builder in Avid or your favorite Sapphire host.
🎬 Learn more about Sapphire and download a free trial: https://borisfx.com/products/sapphire/
// K E Y P O I N T S //
• Use the Scamble Slide Reveal preset to create a complex reveal in a few clicks.
• Combine S_StripSlide, S_TileScramble and others, with auto-animation and Parameter Linking.
• Finish the look with a background layer and S_Gradient.
// CHAPTERS //
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Apply S_Effect and Load Preset
01:01 Understanding the effect setup in Builder
04:05 Parameter Linking
04:53 Combining StripSlide effects
07:44 Using S_AnimatedShape with S_TileScramble
08:57 Moving Color 01 layer to the back
09:43 Viewing a background layer
10:01 Controlling the animation speed
10:56 Enhance the background with S_Gradient
Learn more about Sapphire Effect and Effect Builder - https://youtu.be/n_g7HySSOVE?si=BGwWtG0TnzsVYKyy")
![Get Creative with a Scanline Effect - BCC+ Scanline [Boris FX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/f66_Q1Cm8f0/mqdefault.jpg "Get Creative with a Scanline Effect - BCC+ Scanline [Boris FX]
Learn how to elevate your CRT-style effects using the new BCC+ Scanline in Continuum 2026! This tutorial walks you through the upgraded features, presets, and Mocha-powered masking tools to help you create stylized, integrated scanline looks with ease.
// K E Y P O I N T S //
⦁ The new BCC+ Scanline replaces the older Obsolete version with expanded controls, GPU rendering, and more creative flexibility.
⦁ You can now adjust line color, opacity, and noise (including animated and blocky styles).
⦁ Use Mocha’s Matte Assist ML to isolate subjects and objects, refine edges, and composite scanlines precisely within scenes.
⦁ The FX Editor offers a range of new presets which can be customized and layered.
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
00:18 - BCC Scanline
01:00 - BCC+ Scanline
01:29 - Line Color and Line Opacity
02:12 - Monochrome Noise
02:20 - Line Noise
03:22 - Glow
03:46 - Blend Modes
04:07 - Vignette
04:57 - Add a preset
05:38 - Use Mocha Matte Assist ML
07:25 - Matte Refine ML
07:49 - Combining mattes in Pixel Chooser
09:38 - Masking the screen
11:08 - Final adjustments
12:29 - Closing comments")
