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Posted on 01/02/22 12:09:12 PM
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Free and powerful special effects software
This is one for anyone creating videos that might require fireworks, flames, explosions or any of a multitude of VFX. Boris FX has a very powerful special effects programme available as a completely free download. The programme contains thousands of effects all of which are adjustable. It is very easy to use with a very shallow learning curve. It’s available for both MAC and Windows.

While the stand alone programme is completely free there is a paid for version that integrates directly as a plug-in with After Effects and has many extra bells and whistles ... but for a cost.

Rather than explain what it can do just go to borisfx.com and check out their videos. As an example I used one of their firework settings to create the vintage Flash Gordon style rocket exhausts in this week’s FC 892.



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Posted on 01/02/22 6:26:14 PM
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Re: Free and powerful special effects software
Thanks Gordon, I'll have a look.

Posted on 01/02/22 6:40:49 PM
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Re: Free and powerful special effects software
Frank wrote:
Thanks Gordon, I'll have a look.


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Posted on 02/02/22 08:54:29 AM
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Re: Free and powerful special effects software
Looks very impressive Gordon, certainly has a spectacular array of effects. Downloaded it - now all i need is some time to play and 100% sure I'll be using some.Thanks.

Posted on 03/02/22 2:59:56 PM
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Re: Free and powerful special effects software
Frank wrote:
Looks very impressive Gordon, certainly has a spectacular array of effects. Downloaded it - now all i need is some time to play and 100% sure I'll be using some.Thanks.


... and check out the tutorials. There are oodles of ways to modify and integrate the effects

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Posted on 03/02/22 4:58:55 PM
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Re: Free and powerful special effects software
The name puts me off!!!!

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Posted on 04/02/22 09:39:15 AM
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Re: Free and powerful special effects software
Yes Gordon, I have bookmarked the set of beginner's tutorials - now just need some time to dive in .
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