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Silhouette 2024 is the industry-leading tool for rotoscoping, paint, and compositing. Trusted by top Hollywood artists, this robust software integrates seamlessly with Sapphire, Mocha Pro, and Particle Illusion, offering over 400 VFX nodes. It supports high-resolution, color-managed projects and is compatible with MacOS, Windows, and Linux platforms. Enhanced with machine learning capabilities, Silhouette 2024 delivers superior performance and creative tools for VFX professionals.
New Features in Silhouette 2024
- Matte Assist ML: Silhouette 2024 introduces Matte Assist ML, a groundbreaking feature that leverages artificial intelligence to generate animated mattes automatically from a single frame. This significantly reduces the manual effort involved in creating mattes, streamlining the workflow and enhancing efficiency for VFX artists.
- Denoiser ML: The Denoiser ML feature in Silhouette 2024 offers enhanced noise reduction capabilities powered by machine learning. This new model is twice as fast as previous versions, providing superior image quality and a smoother visual experience without compromising on performance.
- Optical Flow ML Tracker: The Optical Flow ML Tracker uses advanced machine learning algorithms to generate highly accurate optical flow data. This enables precise tracking of shapes and objects, ensuring seamless integration and movement within the visual effects, improving the overall quality and realism of the final output.
- Retime ML: Retime ML provides high-quality time warping and animated ramping, utilizing machine learning for motion estimation. This feature allows VFX artists to create smooth, realistic slow-motion effects and dynamic time-based animations, enhancing the visual storytelling potential of their projects.
- Enhanced Performance: Silhouette 2024 comes with improved GPU acceleration, memory efficiency, and caching, leading to faster processing and a more responsive user experience. These enhancements ensure that even the most demanding VFX tasks are handled smoothly, allowing artists to focus on their creative work without technical limitations.
Compare Silhouette & Mocha Pro
| Feature | Mocha Pro Plugin | Silhouette Plugin | Mocha Pro Application | Silhouette Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standalone application for macOS/Win/Linux | ★ | ★ | ||
| Mocha Pro planar tracking interface | ★ | ★ | ★ | ★ |
| 3D Tracking | ★ | ★ | ||
| Media Composer & VEGAS Pro Support | ★ | |||
| Premiere Pro Support | ★ | ★ | ||
| Node-based compositing with color correction and image processing filters | ★ | ★ | ||
| Advanced paint tools with AutoPaint and detail separation | ★ | ★ | ||
| Includes Mocha node for Silhouette | ★ | ★ | ||
| Includes Sapphire effect nodes for Silhouette | ★ | |||
| Includes Continuum and Particle Illusion nodes for Silhouette (mac & windows only) | ★ |
Standard Features in Silhouette 2024
Roto & Paint
Silhouette offers unparalleled precision in rotoscoping and paint tools, elevating your visual effects creation process. With advanced masking and tracking capabilities, these tools are essential for any VFX artist looking to achieve meticulous detail and control.
- Precision Rotoscoping: Highly accurate masking for intricate scenes.
- Advanced Paint Tools: Non-destructive painting ensures seamless integration.
- Motion Tracking: Sophisticated tracking features streamline roto workflows.
Node-Based Compositing
Silhouette’s node-based compositing system provides a flexible and efficient framework for creating complex visual effects. This intuitive approach simplifies the process of combining multiple visual elements.
- Flexible Node System: Easily manage and manipulate numerous elements.
- Efficient Workflow: Optimized for handling intricate VFX projects.
- Intuitive Interface: User-friendly design for accelerated compositing tasks.
Mocha Integration
The seamless integration with Mocha Pro brings advanced planar tracking and masking capabilities to Silhouette, significantly enhancing your visual effects projects with top-tier tracking accuracy.
- Planar Tracking: Utilize industry-leading tracking technology.
- Advanced Masking: Access sophisticated masking tools for detailed work.
- Enhanced Productivity: Integrated tools streamline complex workflows.
Keying & Matting
Silhouette’s extensive keying and matting toolset allows for the creation of flawless composites, providing the precision needed for professional-grade visual effects.
- Versatile Keying: Comprehensive keying options for various scenarios.
- Detailed Matting: Precision tools for achieving clean mattes.
- High-Quality Composites: Professional-grade keying for superior results.
Stereo 3D
Enhance your 3D content creation with Silhouette’s robust stereo 3D tools, designed to deliver high-quality results efficiently.
- Advanced 3D Tools: Tools for sophisticated 3D content creation.
- Streamlined Workflow: Efficient processes for 3D project management.
- Professional Output: Deliver exceptional 3D visual effects.
OFX Plug-Ins
Silhouette supports OFX plug-ins, allowing you to expand your creative toolkit with additional effects and tools from third-party developers.
- OFX Integration: Seamlessly integrate third-party plug-ins.
- Toolkit Customization: Tailor your effects toolkit to your specific needs.
- Enhanced Functionality: Broaden your range of available effects and tools.
Paint Tools
Silhouette’s advanced paint tools, including AutoPaint, offer unparalleled control for high-quality visual effects painting. These tools are non-destructive, ensuring the original footage remains intact.
- AutoPaint Features: Advanced auto-painting for increased efficiency.
- Precision Painting: High control for detailed visual effects work.
- Non-Destructive: Maintain the integrity of original footage.
Python Scripting
Automate and customize your workflows with Silhouette’s Python scripting capabilities, enhancing productivity and allowing for bespoke solutions tailored to your needs.
- Workflow Automation: Streamline repetitive tasks with scripting.
- Custom Solutions: Develop tailored tools and workflows.
- Increased Efficiency: Boost productivity with automated processes.
Cross-Platform Support
Silhouette’s cross-platform support ensures compatibility and flexibility across macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it adaptable to various production environments.
- Multi-Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly on major operating systems.
- Flexible Deployment: Adaptable to diverse production environments.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for different hardware configurations.
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