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Which Version of Sapphire is Right for Me?Sapphire for Avid AVX Products
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Sapphire Plugins for Avid are available for Avid Media Composer, Symphony, Xpress, Xpress Pro, NewsCutter, DS
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Sapphire for Avid visual effects software increases your productivity, quality output, and helps you add organic transitions complete with customized parameters that can improve quality and fix unexpected problems. We designed Sapphire for Avid plug-ins to render work quickly without compromising quality and to work seamlessly across artists, platforms, or studios, saving valuable time and money. TV shows, films, trailers, music videos, and promos can all be made more engaging and impactful with Sapphire visual effect plug-ins. When you invest in Sapphire, you gain the ability to turn work around quickly, while preserving the storyline, thereby increasing audience engagement and maximizing the value of content.
- 9 New Transitions - with over 100 transition presets allowing for more creative options. New transitions include FlutterCut and DissolveFlashbulbs
- 6 New Effects - 7 new effects including Flashbulbs, Caustics, LaserBeam, and MuzzleFlash
- GPU Accelerated Effects - Most effects are Nvidia CUDA GPU-accelerated to provide performance enhancements. Nvidia GeForce GTX 400 or 500 series or QuadroFX Fermi (4000, 5000, 6000) graphics card required for maximum performance
- Redesigned LensFlare Effect and Flare Designer - Control the size, spacing, thickness, intensity, and color of each flare element or add additional elements from the included library or add your own imagery to create new elements, add texture or simulate imperfections
- StretchFrameEdges Corrective Effect - Incorporate 4x3 SD content into 16x9 aspect ratio HD projects without having to distort or soften the image
- Preset capabilities - Create and save your favorite presets or edit from over 1,100 included pre-built looks
- Visual Preset Browser - Browse and preview presets on your media in order to see the results of the effect without having to rely on trial and error to get the right look
- FX Central Subscription - New preset looks every month through a one-year subscription to FX Central, included with purchases of Sapphire v6
- Enhanced Effects - Achieve more photorealistic effects with enhancements to RackDefocus, EdgeRays, Rays, EdgeFlash, and Clouds
- Floating Point Support - All effects use full floating point processing for internal processing and the highest quality image result
| Features | Benefits |
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- GPU Acceleration - Most effects are Nvidia CUDA GPU-accelerated to provide performance enhancements. Nvidia GeForce GTX 400 or 500 series or QuadroFX Fermi (4000, 5000, 6000) graphics card required for maximum performance
- 64-Bit Enabled - Expanded memory capabilities
- Floating Point Processing - All effects use full floating point processing for internal processing and the highest quality image result
- Multiprocessor Support
- Resolution-Independent
| Non-floating License |
Non-floating Upgrade v3 to v6 |
Floating |
Floating Upgrade v3 to V6 |
Rental (per month) | |
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| for Media Composer Nitris DX, Mojo DX, or Adrenaline | $2,800 | $849 | $4,200 | $849 | $280 |
| for Symphony Nitris | $2,800 | $849 | $4,200 | $849 | $280 |
| for Xpress or NewsCutter | $2,800 | $849 | $4,200 | $849 | $280 |
| for DS Nitris or DS/Symphony | $2,800 | $849 | $4,200 | $849 | $480 |
| for DS remote processing, per machine | $900 | Included with purchase* | $900 | Included with purchase* | $90 |
* Render only licenses are included with upgrade purchases, however may require order processing fee.
To purchase movable dongle solutions, Media Composer Software-only, or v1 to v6 pricing, please contact us or call +1 617-492-2888.
All prices in USD
Which Version of Sapphire is Right for Me?
| Sapphire | Sapphire Edge | |
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| User Goal |
Creative Freedom |
Preset Looks Maximum Speed High-Quality Results |
| Design Freedom |
High Design Control Maximum Flexibility |
Simplified Control Set Extensive Preset Library |
| VFX Role |
Ideal for:
Film Compositors |
Ideal for:
Professional Videographers |
| Industry |
TV, Film, Broadcast Advertising |
Wedding, Events, Online Advertising |
| Platform | All Host Platforms |
Final Cut Pro Sony Vegas |
| Price | Starting at $1,699 | $299 |
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"Sapphire has allowed me the creative freedom to achieve a truly professional look of multi-layered treated video, which was previously unattainable on the Media Composer."
Brian Fox, Editor
Viewpoint Creative
"Full AVX2 support makes it easier than ever to conform projects using the latest GenArts plug-ins with Avid DS. We no longer have to worry about AVX version issues between our offline and online editors."
Derek Herr, Lead Compositing Editor
The Post Group
