Boris FX Optics is an image editing application and plug-in designed for professional photography and visual effects. Optics provides a large library of filters and tools for creating photographic looks, simulating real-world optics, and applying visual effects.
Overview of Optics
Optics is available as both a standalone application and a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. It runs on macOS and Windows and is designed for photographers and artists working on image enhancement and stylization.
Key features of Optics
Optics includes a wide range of tools and effects for image processing.
Core capabilities include:
182 built-in filters
Color correction and grading tools
Lens effects and optical simulations
Film stocks and grain emulation
Lens flares and light effects
Photographic and natural light effects
These tools are designed to simulate real-world camera filters, lenses, and optical processes.
Integrated effects in Optics
Optics includes technology from other Boris FX products.
Integrated effects include:
Sapphire filters
Particle Illusion
These provide additional advanced visual effects and particle-based workflows.
Licensing for Optics
Optics licensing allows use of both the standalone application and the plug-in.
This means:
A single license works for both standalone and plug-in versions
The license is valid per workstation
Users can work in either environment using the same Optics license.