Update on Silhouette 2024.5: Accelerated Rotoscoping and Painting Enhancements through New Machine Learning Features
Silhouette, a popular compositing application, has unveiled its latest update, version 2024.5. This release focuses on improving video editing and compositing, primarily through machine learning (ML) and performance enhancements.
Streamlined Matte Generation with Matte Assist ML
One of the key features in Silhouette 2024.5 is the Matte Assist ML. This tool allows for the fast creation of animated mattes from a single frame using local models and rendering techniques. By streamlining matte generation workflows, it makes the process more efficient.
Intuitive and Efficient Mask Creation with Mask ML
Another significant update is the introduction of Mask ML. This feature enables point-and-click matte creation driven by machine learning object segmentation. This makes mask generation more intuitive and efficient.
Optical Flow ML Tracker for Realistic Motion Blur
The Optical Flow ML Tracker has also been enhanced. It generates optical flow data for tracking shapes, objects, or points, now including realistic motion blur for more natural tracking results.
Improved Communication in Compositing Teams with Roto Markup Tool
The Roto Markup Tool in Silhouette 2024.5 facilitates roto quality assurance (QA) with trackable strokes and linked notes. This improvement aims to enhance communication and review within compositing teams.
Advanced Time-Warping Capabilities with Retime ML
Retime ML provides advanced time-warping capabilities with animated ramping, producing smooth and pristine slow-motion or speed-up effects.
UI Enhancements for a Better User Experience
Silhouette 2024.5 also includes UI Enhancements such as node highlighting, progress bars, responsive UI, and sliders. These updates aim to provide a more user-friendly experience.
Module Upgrades and New Features
The new release also features module upgrades including EXR v3.1 and OpenColorIO v2.2. Additionally, it includes a powerful action for remapping the tracking reference frame without manual corrections.
Seamless Composites with Motion Blur Node
Seamless composites require accurate motion blur, which can be achieved with the new Motion Blur node in Silhouette 2024.5.
Detailed Notes with the Markup Tool
The new Markup tool in Silhouette 2024.5 allows for detailed notes to be left directly on shots, facilitating collaboration among roto artists and supervisors.
One-Click Matte Generation with the Mask ML Node
The new Mask ML Node in Silhouette 2024.5 allows for one-click matte generation powered by machine-learning object segmentation.
Realistic Motion Blur with the Motion Blur Node
The Motion Blur Node in Silhouette 2024.5 uses Optical Flow ML models to quickly add realistic motion blur.
Availability and Pricing
Silhouette 2024.5 is now available as a standalone application and plugin for Adobe After Effects/Premiere Pro, Autodesk Flame, Blackmagic Resolve/Fusion, and Foundry Nuke. Pricing for Silhouette 2024.5 starts at $495/year or $100/month.
A Free Trial of Silhouette
A free trial of Silhouette can be obtained by downloading the Boris FX Hub.
For more tips on using the new features, check out the top tips shared by Ben Brownlee, director of content, on using the new Mask ML node with Matte Assist ML to produce precise animated mattes in seconds.
Technology plays a significant role in the latest update of Silhouette, a popular compositing application. The new Matte Assist ML tool allows for efficient matte generation, while Mask ML enables intuitive and efficient mask creation. Additionally, the Optical Flow ML Tracker now includes realistic motion blur for more natural tracking results. The new Silhouette 2024.5 update showcases technology's potential in streamlining the video editing and compositing process.
