Boris FX previews speedier Sapphire visual effects technology at SIGGRAPH conference
In an exciting development, Boris FX has announced that its Sapphire plugins will soon benefit from advanced GPU acceleration on AMD graphics cards. This enhancement, set to be released in an upcoming version, marks a significant time-saving milestone for creators and editors.
For those interested in participating in the open beta program for Sapphire plugins on AMD GPUs, here's a step-by-step guide:
- Visit the official Boris FX website and look for announcements or a beta program section.
- Register or log in to your Boris FX account.
- Check their forums or beta program pages for sign-up forms related to Sapphire plugins.
- Ensure your AMD GPU drivers meet the system requirements, such as OpenCL 1.2 support and at least 4 GB VRAM, as the plugins require proper GPU compatibility.
If no public beta is currently available, you can contact Boris FX support directly to inquire about upcoming AMD-specific beta testing opportunities.
Meanwhile, attendees at SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles, CA (August 6-10) will receive the first in-person tech previews of the new Sapphire features. Demos of these new features will be available at the AMD booth (#537) on Tuesday, August 8th, and Wednesday, August 9th, from 10 am - 5 pm PT.
Boris Yamnitsky, founder and CEO of Boris FX, stated that the partnership with AMD will empower users to render visual effects at unprecedented speeds.
For media inquiries about Boris FX, you can contact Jessie Electa Petrov, the Director of Marketing, at jessiep@pur socials.com or by phone at 617-451-9900.
It's worth noting that an open beta program for Sapphire plugins on AMD GPUs is currently available to artists unable to attend SIGGRAPH.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in the world of visual effects!
[1] System requirements for the Sapphire plugins on AMD GPUs: OpenCL 1.2 support and at least 4 GB VRAM. [2] For the latest updates on the open beta program and other news from Boris FX, keep an eye on their official website and user forums.
Technology advances are making a significant impact in the realm of data-and-cloud-computing, as demonstrated by the partnership between Boris FX and AMD. This collaboration will facilitate faster rendering of visual effects, thanks to the enhanced GPU acceleration on AMD graphics cards, a feature set to be released in upcoming versions of Sapphire plugins.
