Silhouette 2026 introduces updates focused on AI-assisted masking, tracking automation, 3D workflow improvements, and performance upgrades for node-based compositing.

Silhouette is available as a standalone application and as a plugin for:

• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Foundry Nuke
• Blackmagic Fusion and DaVinci Resolve
• Autodesk Flame

Pricing starts at $545/year or $103/month.

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What’s New in Silhouette 2026

AI-Assisted Matting

Silhouette improves ML-based masking and matte creation workflows with updated tools:

• Face ML
• Depth Map ML
• Mask ML
• Matte Assist ML
• Matte Refine ML

These updates improve initial matte accuracy and reduce manual roto work, especially in complex edge detail and motion-heavy shots.

Boris FX Silhouette 2026: New Head Track ML

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AI Tracking Enhancements

Tracking workflows are expanded to support more automation and multi-object handling:

• Head Track ML – generates automated 3D head meshes
• Object Tracker – tracks multiple objects in a single workflow
• Point Track ML – improved stability for difficult tracking scenarios

These tools are designed to handle motion blur, occlusions, and intermittent tracking loss with fewer manual corrections.

Boris FX Silhouette 2026: New Point Track ML

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3D Workflow Improvements

Silhouette 2026 strengthens 3D compositing and camera solving workflows:

• Refined camera solve workflow
• Unwrap/Rewrap nodes for surface control
• Render Depth node for depth-based outputs
• Updated 3D Scene node powered by Boris FX SynthEyes

These updates improve accuracy in 3D reconstruction and reduce iterative manual cleanup.

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Paint, Cleanup, and Beauty Tools

Cleanup and retouch workflows are updated for faster execution:

• New Healing Brush
• Improved Clone, Drag, and Blur tools
• Updated brush behavior and responsiveness

These changes improve efficiency for object removal, paint fixes, and beauty work.

Boris FX Silhouette 2026: New Sapphire Effects

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Cryptomatte and Pipeline Integration

Silhouette 2026 improves interoperability with VFX pipelines:

• Expanded Cryptomatte integration
• Support for multiple Cryptomatte streams
• Multi-object output support for ML tools

This improves consistency when moving between Silhouette and other applications using Cryptomatte data.

Boris FX Silhouette 2026: Better Cryptomatte Integration 

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Performance Improvements

Performance is optimized for complex and layered projects:

• Predictive pre-fetching for smoother playback
• Batched rendering for improved processing speed
• Faster performance in large node trees

These improvements reduce lag and improve responsiveness in high-resolution workflows.

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Workflow and UI Updates

Daily usability improvements include:

• Advanced node search
• Updated HUD interface
• Favorites node system
• Improved naming conventions
• Safe Mode for troubleshooting

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Automation and AI Integration

Silhouette 2026 adds deeper control and extensibility:

• Built-in RPC server for external control
• Python package manager for scripting workflows
• MCP support for AI-driven automation workflows

These updates support integration into automated and AI-assisted production pipelines.

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Key Feature Highlights

Point Track ML

Improves tracking accuracy in challenging conditions such as motion blur, occlusions, and shifting reference points, reducing manual correction work.

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Object Tracker

Enables simultaneous tracking of multiple elements such as faces, plates, or moving objects within a single workflow.

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Head Track ML for Beauty Work

Improves facial tracking accuracy for digital makeup, retouching, and beauty workflows with more stable results across frames.

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3D Scene Node (SynthEyes-powered)

Enhances camera solving and reduces manual frame-by-frame adjustments in complex 3D reconstruction workflows.

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Cryptomatte Workflow Improvements

Improves handling of layered selections and object-based masking. Supports smoother interoperability across Silhouette and external applications using Cryptomatte.

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Availability

Silhouette 2026 is available as:

• Standalone application
• Plugin for supported host applications

Supported hosts:

• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Foundry Nuke
• Blackmagic Fusion / DaVinci Resolve
• Autodesk Flame

Pricing:

• $545/year
• $103/month

Existing customers with an active subscription or upgrade & support plan receive Silhouette 2026 as a free update. It is also included in the Boris FX Suite.

Updates are available via the Boris FX Hub.

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Get Silhouette 2026 from Motion Media

Silhouette 2026 is built for production environments that require faster roto, cleaner tracking, and more efficient paint and compositing workflows.

As an authorized Boris FX reseller, Motion Media provides official licensing, subscription renewals, and upgrade support for Silhouette and the full Boris FX ecosystem.

If you are upgrading from a previous version or planning to integrate Silhouette into your pipeline, Motion Media can help you secure the correct license and ensure a smooth deployment across your team.

Contact Motion Media today to purchase or upgrade your Silhouette 2026 license.