Wave Issue 0310 4/11/03 Article 3-01

***Boris FX Unveils RED 3GL
(April 3)

Boris FX, a developer of integrated effects technology for video
and film production, today announced the next version of the
application, Boris RED. Boris RED 3GL is an integrated 3D
compositing, titling, and effects application that implements
OpenGL, delivering performance to over twenty nonlinear editing
applications. According to Boris FX, RED 3GL offers customers an
expanded compositing and effects environment with over thirty
dynamic new filters, tools, and technologies.

Boris RED 3GL Feature Highlights

- OpenGL hardware acceleration
- Optical Flow technology for footage retiming and motion blur
- Title animation includes control for character randomization
and jitter
- Over 30 new filters, including Lens Flare, Light Zoom, Film
Grain, and Wire Removal
- Expanded 3D effects environment offering 3D animation
capabilities
- Optimized render speeds and workflow
- Standalone NLE integration for Avid and Final Cut Pro with
Automatic Duck Composition Exporter, as well as Media 100 Program
Export
- Plug-in integration for Sonic Foundry Vegas Video
- Video output to television monitor using Matrox Parhelia,
Pinnacle Cinewave, AJA, Canopus, Media 100 cards and others, and
video out through FireWire
- Animated 2D and 3D charts featuring user input and spreadsheet
import
- Animation includes new interpolations and automatic keyframe
generation
- New Text tool for direct placement and editing on the video
image
- Animated gradients and grids
- 3D bump maps and depth of field
- Image warping and morphing technology
- Customizable keyboard shortcuts, saved custom workspaces,
History palette, and Filter palette with custom filter sets
- Expanded support for Photoshop 7 and Illustrator 10 files

Boris RED 3GL will ship in the second quarter of 2003. Upgrades
from earlier versions of Boris RED are $295 US. Owners of Boris
FX, GRAFFITI, and CALLIGRAPHY may upgrade to Boris RED for $999
US. The suggested retail price for new purchases of Boris RED 3GL
is $1595 US. Customers purchasing Boris RED 2.5 or Boris Motion
Graphics Pack after April 3, 2003 will receive a free upgrade to
Boris RED 3GL.

www.borisfx.com