Boris FX Updates Optics 2026 with AI Facial Masking
Boris FX presents a renewed version of its visual effects and color correction suite. Optics 2026 arrives with a flagship feature that employs artificial intelligence to transform how artists work with faces in video. This update promises to significantly streamline post-production workflows. 🚀
Automatic Facial Masking with AI
The main novelty is called AI Face Masking. This tool analyzes and tracks the face in a video shot. It does not require the user to draw manually, as it generates precise masks for key areas such as the lips, teeth, skin, or iris. This allows selective and much faster application of color adjustments, effects, or beauty retouches. The feature integrates directly into the Optics panel within applications like Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Key advantages of AI Face Masking:- Automatically generates masks for specific parts of the face.
- Accurately tracks facial movements throughout a sequence.
- Allows localized application of effects and color corrections without tedious manual work.
AI not only generates faces, it now also helps decide which parts to digitally enhance. A step toward software that anticipates aesthetic intentions.
New Filters and Improved Performance
In addition to the masking tool, Optics 2026 expands its creative library. The update incorporates more than 30 new filters and presets, ranging from light effects and distortions to stylization options. Boris FX has also focused on optimizing the software engine to make processing these effects smoother and more responsive.
Other improvements included:- Wide range of new presets for light and distortion.
- Internal optimizations to speed up effect rendering.
- Improved compatibility and stability within main hosts.
Availability and Outlook
The update to Optics 2026 is available for free to all users with an active maintenance license (subscription or upgrade plan). This version consolidates the trend of integrating AI into creative tools, not to replace the artist, but to eliminate repetitive tasks and allow them to focus on the creative part. The software is advancing to understand and execute aesthetic adjustments almost intuitively. 🎨