Support Alert for Digital Film Tools' Products
In a recent announcement, Boris FX has declared the retirement of Digital Film Tools (DFT) products. This move marks the end of development and updates for these specific products, but it opens up new opportunities for DFT users looking to upgrade to Boris FX's current product suites.
Transitioning to Boris FX Suites
DFT users are encouraged to transition to Boris FX's current product suites such as Continuum, Sapphire, Mocha Pro, Silhouette, and Optics. These suites offer advanced VFX, motion tracking, and visual effects capabilities under a unified platform, collectively replacing much of what Digital Film Tools provided.
Upgrade Options
Boris FX no longer sells Digital Film Tools products as standalone. Instead, customers are offered a variety of upgrade paths to professional-grade tools. The product licensing allows upgrades via subscription plans (monthly or annual) or one-time perpetual licenses, depending on the product and host environment. These plans offer access to regular updates, AI enhancements, and performance improvements.
Key Upgrade Considerations
Mocha Product
The Boris FX Mocha product, a core planar tracking tool originally part of DFT's toolset, is regularly updated with features such as face detection, matte cleanup via machine learning, and improved 3D object tracking. Mocha is available as standalone, multi-host, or within Boris FX Suite licensing.
Continuum Product
For continuing plugin and effects needs, Boris FX Continuum now offers over 300 effects and 60+ transitions. This product replacement provides a comprehensive suite of tools for film & TV editors, artists, and motion graphics designers.
Upgrade Support and Transition Details
Transition support or upgrade offers may be available through Boris FX's official channels, but specific DFT product upgrade paths or trade-in programs would require confirmation from Boris FX customer support or their official website. Any manual transfers, replacements, or support inquiries for DFT products will require an upgrade to either Continuum or Optics.
Continued Functionality of DFT Licenses
Current DFT licenses will continue to function as long as the hardware is operational and qualified host software is running. However, as of June 30, 2021, Boris FX will no longer offer support on DFT products.
Other Boris FX Products
The retirement of DFT products does not affect the support for Boris FX's other products. The Optics plugin, designed for use with Photoshop and Lightroom, and the Continuum plugin collection for film & TV editors, artists, and motion graphics designers, continue to receive updates and support. The Continuum plugin collection is an award-winning product aimed at its target audience.
In conclusion, Digital Film Tools users looking to upgrade post-retirement should evaluate Boris FX's current product offerings (Continuum, Sapphire, Mocha Pro) and choose the package and license type that best fits their workflow and host software. Engaging Boris FX sales or support can clarify specific upgrade deals or licensing transfers tailored to former DFT customers.
Technology has evolved remarkably, and Boris FX's current product suites such as Continuum, Sapphire, Mocha Pro, Silhouette, and Optics present advanced VFX, motion tracking, and visual effects capabilities under a unified platform. This technology offers a transition for DFT users, replacing much of what Digital Film Tools provided.
For continuing plugin and effects needs, Boris FX Continuum now offers over 300 effects and 60+ transitions, providing a comprehensive suite of tools for film & TV editors, artists, and motion graphics designers, making it a viable technology choice.
