Applying the Silhouette Plug-in
1 Start your host application and apply Silhouette:
• After Effects: Apply Silhouette to a clip in the timeline from the Effects > Boris FX Silhouette menu.
• Premiere Pro: Apply Silhouette to a clip in the timeline from the Effects > Video Effects > Boris FX Silhouette group.
• OFX: The method for applying an OFX plug-in varies. Consult the OFX host software documentation for details.
2 To use Optional Source inputs in After Effects/Premiere Pro: Select the layers using the Optional Sources > Source 1-2 pop-up menus.
3 To use Optional Source inputs in OFX: For node based hosts, connect optional sources to the Source 1-2 inputs. For layer based hosts, select the layers using the Optional Sources > Source 1-2 pop-up menus.
• Vegas: Create two tracks with the optional source on the bottom track and the main input on the top track. Apply Silhouette to the top track by clicking the Composite Mode icon in the track controls, navigate to the Custom > Boris FX Silhouette category and then select Silhouette.
• Resolve: In the Color tab, right-click the source node Silhouette was applied to and select Add OFX Input, drag and drop the optional source from the Media Pool to the Color tab, and connect the green output port of the optional source to the green input of the source node.
4 If you want to preserve the source alpha, change the Source Alpha parameter to Preserve Alpha.
Note: By default, the source alpha is cleared. This is so you can use roto shapes to assist in painting.