Emmy Awards 2021 Recap
The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on Sunday, September 19th, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount Plus, will showcase some of the most innovative and captivating television productions of the year. Among the nominees are several teams that have utilized Boris FX plugins to tackle complex visual effects (VFX) challenges and deliver Emmy-worthy results.
VFX Teams Embrace Boris FX Plugins
Notable VFX teams such as those behind "The Crown", "The Nevers", "Star Trek: Discovery", "The Umbrella Academy", and "Vikings" have been nominated for Outstanding Special Visual Effects Single Episode. These Emmy-nominated teams have turned to Boris FX plugins, including Mocha Pro and Sapphire, for advanced tracking, masking, and visual effects compositing. These tools have proven essential in addressing complex VFX challenges like planar motion tracking, rotoscoping, object removal, and screen replacements.
Key Techniques and Capabilities
Boris FX plugins offer a range of innovative features that empower VFX artists to create precise, professional results. Planar motion tracking, for instance, analyses flat surfaces across frames, providing stable tracking despite motion blur, occlusions, or low contrast, which is crucial for shots with difficult moving elements.
Advanced 3D modules allow VFX artists to import/export 3D meshes and textures, assisting in seamless integration of VFX elements into complex scenes. Mocha Pro also supports effective object removal and stabilization, addressing common real-world VFX production hurdles.
Moreover, Boris FX’s Sapphire plugins have been updated to leverage AMD GPU acceleration, significantly enhancing rendering speed and computational efficiency for VFX studios. This upgrade reduces production time and costs while handling complex effects.
Finally, Boris FX tools integrate tightly with top video editing and compositing platforms such as Adobe, Avid, and Blackmagic Design, facilitating smooth workflows in Emmy-level productions across film and streaming platforms.
Overcoming Challenges with Boris FX Plugins
Emmy-nominated teams using Boris FX plugins often face various challenges, such as managing late-stage changes or handling complex shots with non-rigid or occluded objects. However, the flexible and efficient tools provided by Boris FX enable quick yet high-quality fixes, ensuring that deadlines are met without compromising quality.
Recognising Individual Achievements
Several individuals have been nominated for their work using Boris FX plugins. Takashi Takeoka, a digital compositor and VFX artist, is recognised for his work on HBO's "The Nevers". Meanwhile, editor Stephanie Filo is nominated for her work on A Black Lady Sketch Show.
Notable Nominated Productions
Several productions that have leveraged Boris FX plugins are also nominated for awards. A Black Lady Sketch Show is home to the first all-women of color editing team to be Emmy-nominated, and its post team is made up entirely of women and nonbinary people. Notably, A Black Lady Sketch Show "Sister, May I Call You Oshun?" (HBO) is one of the nominated works.
Other productions include Hamilton (Disney+), Last Week Tonight With John Oliver "Trump & Election Results / Fck 2020" (HBO), and Inside COVID19*, which stands out for its story, incredible stereoscopic animation inside the molecular world of the virus, and its length of 35 minutes.
In the category of Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming, Boris FX plugins - Sapphire, Continuum, Mocha Pro, and Silhouette - were used by the nominated teams to meet tight deadlines and complete their work.
Conclusion
Boris FX plugins have proven to be an indispensable tool for Emmy-nominated VFX teams, empowering them to overcome technical VFX challenges through precise tracking, advanced masking, efficient rendering, and seamless integration. As the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards approach, we look forward to celebrating the outstanding achievements in television production that have been made possible by these innovative tools.
- VFX teams in several nominated shows, such as "The Crown," "The Nevers," "Star Trek: Discovery," "The Umbrella Academy," and "Vikings," utilize Boris FX plugins for advanced tracking, masking, and visual effects compositing in their Emmy-worthy productions.
- Boris FX tools, like Mocha Pro and Sapphire, are being incorporated by VFX artists in Emmy-level productions across film and streaming platforms, ensuring efficient and high-quality workflows that meet tight deadlines and surpass expectations in entertainment like movies-and-tv.
