Policy Modification Announcement for Silhouette Legacy Renewals
In a recent update, the Boris FX Silhouette team has released Silhouette v2020, bringing a host of new features to the table. This latest version, released in November 2019, includes the Mocha tracking option at no additional charge, as well as Paint > Detail Separation, Magnetic Freehand shapes, shape edge-snapping, an enhanced Planar Tracker with Group and Part Tracking, and support for OFX plugins like Mocha Pro, Sapphire, Neat Video, and RE:Vision Effects products.
However, the question on many users' minds is: what about upgrades after the upcoming Silhouette 2021 (v9) release on March 31, 2021? While the exact version requirements for upgrade eligibility post-2021 have not been explicitly detailed, it seems reasonable to maintain current or supported versions as per Silhouette's official updates and system requirements.
For those still using Silhouette v6 (Nov 2016) or older versions, it's important to note that they will be considered "end of life," but will continue to function as usual, provided the hardware to which they are licensed is operational and the user is running a qualified operating system. Users who do not upgrade their software licenses by March 31, 2021, will have to purchase new licenses at full price or choose affordably-priced subscription options.
Silhouette v7 (Jun 2018) introduced Sequence Editing, enhanced Planar Tracker for tracking textureless objects, Magnetic Reshape, Pin Warp, high-resolution paint optimization, and a GPU accelerated Mocha planar tracking option.
Upgrading to the current version of Silhouette entitles you to 1 year of free upgrades and support. Silhouette upgrade pricing will only apply to the last 2 major release versions starting from the 2021 (v9) release.
For those interested in a test drive, Silhouette v2020.5.7 is available for download. Node-locked licenses can be upgraded in the Boris FX Store. For more detailed information on floating license upgrade options, contact sales directly.
In conclusion, while the exact version requirements for upgrade eligibility post-2021 have not been explicitly detailed, it's advisable for users to maintain current or supported versions as per Silhouette's official updates and system requirements. For precise version number cutoff or policy on upgrade eligibility, it would be best to consult Silhouette America’s official support or customer service directly.
- To ensure eligibility for future upgrades, it is advisable for users to maintain their Silhouette versions as per the official updates and system requirements, given the upcoming Silhouette 2021 (v9) release on March 31, 2021.
- Further, users interested in Silhouette's state-of-the-art technology offerings, such as advanced tracking, painting, and editing features, might find the latest version, Silhouette v2020, a worthwhile investment.
