Secret Sapphire Vortex Tricks to Animate Still Images [Boris FX Sapphire]

There are many ways to animate still images. But here's a hidden technique using Sapphire Warp Vortex and the built-in Mocha mask functionality. Join Ben Brownlee as he takes you through the basics of setting up the effect to more intricate ways of using masks and depth maps to auto-animate your stills.

Download the project files here: https://bit.ly/sapphire-vortex-tricks
Find out more about Boris FX Sapphire here: https://bit.ly/3UaDRiX

// C H A P T E R L I S T //
0:00 Intro
0:18 Applying S_WarpVortex and exploring default behaviour
2:03 Using Mocha shapes to isolate the effect
4:04 Building depth and parallax with Vortex
6:49 Combining multiple Mocha shapes
7:40 Using depth maps and luma mattes
9:10 Adding a fly through
9:54 Reviewing the animated effect