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Mocha Pro 2023.0.1 Release Notes

May 17, 2023

This is a new version containing many new features and defect fixes. Release notes cover Mocha Pro, for both standalone and plugin versions of the product.

Sapphire 2023.5 release notes

May 15, 2023

What’s New in Sapphire 2023.5.1 MacOS: Fixed an issue where edges could get aliased in Warp effects Effect Builder: Add the Ctrl-Tab hotkey for cycling through parameters. Effect Builder: Add an option to switch what Ctrl-Tab and Tab do in the Builder UI. After Effects & Premiere: Fixed an issue where using Mocha would cause renders to slow down. Windows: Updated the icons for the flare desginer What’s New in Sapphire 2023.

Mocha Pro 2023 Release Notes

April 25, 2023

This is a new version containing many new features and defect fixes. Release notes cover Mocha Pro, for both standalone and plugin versions of the product.

Sapphire 2023.5 release notes

April 12, 2023

What’s New in Sapphire 2023.5 New Features Builder Improvements Expressions in Effect Builder Renaming S_Effect and S_Transition parameters Ability to save favorite effects Quick access menu Autosave inside Effect Builder Widgets in Premiere Autosave inside Flare Designer New LensFlares New Builder Presets New Known Issues Premiere: On the first run after Sapphire’s installed, the preset browser may not shut down correctly. Not all S_UltraZap presets are visible in S_Effect. In After Effects, 2022, the Preset Browser, Flare Designer, and Effect Builder may play back slowly on the first use.

Sapphire 2023.03 release notes

March 13, 2023

What’s New in Sapphire 2023 New Effects UltraGrain PrismLens DissolveUltraGlow New Features Mocha Improvements Metal Support for Aurora Metal Support for Median New LensFlares New UltraGlow presets New Known Issues Premiere: On the first run after Sapphire’s installed, the preset browser may not shut down correctly. Not all S_UltraZap presets are visible in S_Effect. In After Effects, 2022, the Preset Browser, Flare Designer, and Effect Builder may play back slowly on the first use.

Sapphire 2023.02 release notes

March 2, 2023

What’s New in Sapphire 2023 New Effects UltraGrain PrismLens DissolveUltraGlow New Features Mocha Improvements Metal Support for Aurora Metal Support for Median New LensFlares New UltraGlow presets New Known Issues Premiere: On the first run after Sapphire’s installed, the preset browser may not shut down correctly. Not all S_UltraZap presets are visible in S_Effect. In After Effects, 2022, the Preset Browser, Flare Designer, and Effect Builder may play back slowly on the first use.

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) for AVX - Avid - Release Notes

January 24, 2023

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) for Avid AVX - Release Notes Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2023 versions 16.0.0 and 16.0.1 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2023. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2023 and the previous Continuum 2022.5 major release, please refer to the initial 2023 release notes: Continuum 2023 (v16.

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) for Adobe AE/Premiere - Release Notes

January 24, 2023

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) for Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro - Release Notes Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2023 versions 16.0.0 and 16.0.1 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2023. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2023 and the previous Continuum 2022.5 major release, please refer to the initial 2023 release notes:

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) for Apple Final Cut Pro - Release Notes

January 24, 2023

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) for Apple Final Cut Pro / FxPlug - Release Notes Continuum 2023 (v16.0.2) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2023 versions 16.0.0, 16.0.1, and 16.0.2 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2023. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2023 and the previous Continuum 2022.5 major release, please refer to the initial 2023 release notes:

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) for OFX Release Notes

January 24, 2023

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) for OFX - Release Notes Continuum 2023 (v16.0.3) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2023 versions 16.0.0 and 16.0.1 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2023. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2023 and the previous Continuum 2022.5 major release, please refer to the initial 2023 release notes: Continuum 2023 (v16.

Particle Illusion Standalone 2023 (v16.0.3) - Release Notes

January 24, 2023

Particle Illusion Standalone 2023 (16.0.3) - Release Notes What’s New in Particle Illusion Standalone 2023 (Summary of major changes since Particle Illusion Standalone 2022.5): Particle Illusion Feature Enhancements New 2023 Emitter Library Performance - many combined performance improvements for big boosts in both interactive update and rendering speeds Revised user interface with cleaner layout and better grouping of parameters in the control panel New Fluid Swirling Frequency for enhanced stylistic control of fluid motion New Affected by Fluids control allows fluid forces to be skipped on some emitters New Force Feather controls gradual falloff in the strength of a Force object around its edges New Emit From 3D Normals for alternate 3D Model emission style Numerous UI Refinements Including Param De-emphasis - params that currently have no effect are drawn grayed out (based on other properties of the setup including in other nodes) Alpha Gradient now directly accessible next to color gradient in node view Scale Particle Number - control whether line emitters/mask emitters automatically scale up the number of particles vs leaving the particle count unchanged Stage Tooltips now work even in 3D view Numerous usability enhancements to Shape import/edit dialog Creates backup of saved file/library if saving would change the project version Motion Blur UI improvements Increase Viscosity, Frame Delay, and Number of Points parameter max values.

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.2) for Apple Final Cut Pro - Release Notes

January 17, 2023

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.2) for Apple Final Cut Pro / FxPlug - Release Notes Continuum 2023 (v16.0.2) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2023 versions 16.0.0 and 16.0.1 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2023. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2023 and the previous Continuum 2022.5 major release, please refer to the initial 2023 release notes:

Mocha Pro 2022.5 v9.5.6 Release Notes

January 17, 2023

This is a new version containing many new features and defect fixes. Release notes cover Mocha Pro, for both standalone and plugin versions of the product.

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) for Adobe AE/Premiere - Release Notes

January 6, 2023

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) for Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro - Release Notes Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2023 version 16.0.0 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2023. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2023 and the previous Continuum 2022.5 major release, please refer to the initial 2023 release notes:

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) for Apple Final Cut Pro - Release Notes

January 6, 2023

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) for Apple Final Cut Pro / FxPlug - Release Notes Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2023 version 16.0.0 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2023. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2023 and the previous Continuum 2022.5 major release, please refer to the initial 2023 release notes:

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) for AVX - Avid - Release Notes

January 6, 2023

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) for Avid AVX - Release Notes Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2023 version 16.0.0 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2023. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2023 and the previous Continuum 2022.5 major release, please refer to the initial 2023 release notes: Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for Avid AVX Release Notes

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) for OFX Release Notes

January 6, 2023

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) for OFX - Release Notes Continuum 2023 (v16.0.1) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2023 version 16.0.0 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2023. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2023 and the previous Continuum 2022.5 major release, please refer to the initial 2023 release notes: Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for OFX Release Notes

Sapphire 2023.01 release notes

December 21, 2022

What’s New in Sapphire 2023 New Effects UltraGrain PrismLens DissolveUltraGlow New Features Mocha Improvements Metal Support for Aurora Metal Support for Median New LensFlares New UltraGlow presets New Known Issues Premiere: On the first run after Sapphire’s installed, the preset browser may not shut down correctly. Not all S_UltraZap presets are visible in S_Effect. In After Effects, 2022, the Preset Browser, Flare Designer, and Effect Builder may play back slowly on the first use.

Mocha Pro 2022 v9.5.5 Release Notes

November 28, 2022

This is a new version containing many new features and defect fixes. Release notes cover Mocha Pro, for both standalone and plugin versions of the product.

Sapphire 2022.54 release notes

November 17, 2022

What’s New in Sapphire 2022.5 New Features Widgets inside Sapphire’s Effect Designer. New LUTs for S_ColorFuse. OpenColorIO version 2.1.1. Mocha Improvements. New Presets for a variety of effects. New LensFlares. Known Issues Not all S_UltraZap presets are visible in S_Effect. In After Effects, 2022, the Preset Browser, Flare Designer, and Effect Builder may play back slowly on the first use. To resolve, return to the host and allow After Effects to finish caching the timeline.

Sapphire 2023 release notes

November 16, 2022

What’s New in Sapphire 2023 New Effects UltraGrain PrismLens DissolveUltraGlow New Features Mocha Improvements Metal Support for Aurora Metal Support for Median New LensFlares New UltraGlow presets New Known Issues Premiere: On the first run after Sapphire’s installed, the preset browser may not shut down correctly. Not all S_UltraZap presets are visible in S_Effect. In After Effects, 2022, the Preset Browser, Flare Designer, and Effect Builder may play back slowly on the first use.

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for Adobe AE/Premiere - Release Notes

October 26, 2022

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro - Release Notes What’s New in Continuum 2023 for Adobe (Summary of major changes since Continuum 2022.5): New BCC+ Atmospheric Glow Effect An exciting new glow style mega-filter effect that brings instant atmospheric looks to an otherwise flat scene. 10 New/Ported BCC+ Transitions BCC+ Film Roll BCC+ Swish Glow BCC+ Swish Pan BCC+ Swish Prism BCC+ Swish Warp BCC+ Linear Wipe BCC+ Radial Wipe BCC+ Rectangular Wipe BCC+ Texture Wipe BCC+ Vignette Wipe Particle Illusion Feature Enhancements

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for AVX - Avid - Release Notes

October 26, 2022

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for Avid AVX - Release Notes What’s New in Continuum 2023 for AVX - Avid Media Composer (Summary of major changes since Continuum 2022.5): New BCC+ Atmospheric Glow Effect An exciting new glow style mega-filter effect that brings instant atmospheric looks to an otherwise flat scene. 10 New/Ported BCC+ Transitions BCC+ Film Roll BCC+ Swish Glow BCC+ Swish Pan BCC+ Swish Prism BCC+ Swish Warp BCC+ Linear Wipe BCC+ Radial Wipe BCC+ Rectangular Wipe BCC+ Texture Wipe BCC+ Vignette Wipe Particle Illusion Feature Enhancements

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for OFX Release Notes

October 26, 2022

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for OFX - Release Notes What’s New in Continuum 2023 for OFX (Summary of major changes since Continuum 2022.5): New BCC+ Atmospheric Glow Effect An exciting new glow style mega-filter effect that brings instant atmospheric looks to an otherwise flat scene. 10 New/Ported BCC+ Transitions BCC+ Film Roll BCC+ Swish Glow BCC+ Swish Pan BCC+ Swish Prism BCC+ Swish Warp BCC+ Linear Wipe BCC+ Radial Wipe BCC+ Rectangular Wipe BCC+ Texture Wipe BCC+ Vignette Wipe Particle Illusion Feature Enhancements

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for Apple Final Cut Pro - Release Notes

October 26, 2022

Continuum 2023 (v16.0.0) for Apple Final Cut Pro / FxPlug - Release Notes What’s New in Continuum 2023 for FCP (Summary of major changes since Continuum 2022.5): New BCC+ Atmospheric Glow Effect An exciting new glow style mega-filter effect that brings instant atmospheric looks to an otherwise flat scene. 10 New/Ported BCC+ Transitions BCC+ Film Roll BCC+ Swish Glow BCC+ Swish Pan BCC+ Swish Prism BCC+ Swish Warp BCC+ Linear Wipe BCC+ Radial Wipe BCC+ Rectangular Wipe BCC+ Texture Wipe BCC+ Vignette Wipe BCC+ Light - New Gobos and Tiling

Sapphire 2022.53 release notes

October 19, 2022

What’s New in Sapphire 2022.5 New Features Widgets inside Sapphire’s Effect Designer. New LUTs for S_ColorFuse. OpenColorIO version 2.1.1. Mocha Improvements. New Presets for a variety of effects. New LensFlares. Known Issues Not all S_UltraZap presets are visible in S_Effect. In After Effects, 2022, the Preset Browser, Flare Designer, and Effect Builder may play back slowly on the first use. To resolve, return to the host and allow After Effects to finish caching the timeline.

Mocha Pro 2022 v9.5.4 Release Notes

September 21, 2022

This is a new version containing many new features and defect fixes. Release notes cover Mocha Pro, for both standalone and plugin versions of the product.

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2) for Adobe AE/Premiere - Release Notes

August 17, 2022

Continuum 2022.5 (15.5.2) for Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro - Release Notes Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2022.5 versions 15.5.0 and 15.5.1 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2022.5. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2022.5 and the previous Continuum 2022 major release, please refer to the initial 2022 release notes:

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2) for AVX - Avid - Release Notes

August 17, 2022

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2) for Avid AVX - Release Notes Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2022.5 versions 15.5.0 and 15.5.1 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2022.5. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2022.5 and the previous Continuum 2022 major release, please refer to the initial 2022 release notes: Continuum 2022.

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2, v15.5.2B) for OFX Release Notes

August 17, 2022

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2, v15.5.2B) for OFX - Release Notes Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2, v15.5.2B) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2022.5 versions 15.5.0 and 15.5.1 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2022.5. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2022.5 and the previous Continuum 2022 major release, please refer to the initial 2022 release notes:

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2) for Apple Final Cut Pro - Release Notes

August 17, 2022

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2) for Apple Final Cut Pro / FxPlug - Release Notes Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.2) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2022.5 versions 15.5.0 and 15.5.1 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2022.5. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2022.5 and the previous Continuum 2022 major release, please refer to the initial 2022 release notes:

Particle Illusion Standalone 2022.5 (v15.5.2) - Release Notes

August 17, 2022

Particle Illusion Standalone 2022.5 (15.5.2) - Release Notes What’s New in Particle Illusion Standalone 2022.5 (Summary of major changes since Particle Illusion Standalone 2022): Feature Enhancements: Particle Illusion Enhancements Emit from 3D Models (C4D/OBJ) You can now import C4D or OBJ 3D model files to define 3D emitter shapes. Enhanced 3D HUD Widgets Full revamp of 3D HUD widget system for interacting with your 3D scenes. New 2022.5 Emitter Library Numerous UI Refinements Recent Files list File Revert option Look and Feel tweaks/cleanup to Save to Emitter Library, Rename Emitter Library, Rename Item, Frame Rate and Pixel Aspect Ratio display, Preferences dialog, Project Settings dialog, Shape Editor dialog Click Duration in playback toolbar to open project settings Click Stage dimensions text (above stage) clickable, opening the Project Settings dialog.

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) for Adobe AE/Premiere - Release Notes

August 4, 2022

Continuum 2022.5 (15.5.1) for Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro - Release Notes Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2022.5 version 15.5.0 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2022.5. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2022.5 and the previous Continuum 2022 major release, please refer to the initial 2022 release notes:

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) for AVX - Avid - Release Notes

August 4, 2022

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) for Avid AVX - Release Notes Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2022.5 version 15.5.0 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2022.5. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2022.5 and the previous Continuum 2022 major release, please refer to the initial 2022 release notes: Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.0) for Avid AVX Release Notes

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) for OFX Release Notes

August 4, 2022

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) for OFX - Release Notes Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2022.5 version 15.5.0 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2022.5. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2022.5 and the previous Continuum 2022 major release, please refer to the initial 2022 release notes: Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.0) for OFX Release Notes

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) for Apple Final Cut Pro - Release Notes

August 4, 2022

Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) for Apple Final Cut Pro / FxPlug - Release Notes Continuum 2022.5 (v15.5.1) is a maintenance update to Continuum 2022.5 version 15.5.0 and is a free update for licensed users of Continuum 2022.5. It includes several important fixes and feature enhancements (see below). For a full list of what’s new between Continuum 2022.5 and the previous Continuum 2022 major release, please refer to the initial 2022 release notes: