Cross-posted from petapixel.com [by David Crewe]
Optics 2022 from Boris FX brings some seriously impressive special effects (SFX) tools like color grades, easy masking, and impressive lighting effects in a package that can be used as a stand-alone application or as a plugin for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic.
Referred to as “Visual Effects for Photographers,” the Optics 2022 update brings 160 filters with thousands of presets ranging from basic image adjustments to incredible visual effects like explosions and lighting bolts. These tools give editors an impressive amount of Hollywood-level creative options to enhance their images.