REPLAY: Boris FX Optics 2025: A Deep-Dive with Renée Robyn
Get ready to have your mind blown! I sit down with Renée Robyn, Product Manager for Boris FX Optics, to learn why this application is being called the “Photoshop for advanced compositing.”
Renée demonstrates how to create a complete fantasy composite in under five minutes using a streamlined workflow that includes the revolutionary “Easy Mask” technique for fast, precise selections.
Discover why the “Preserve Highlights” slider feels like magic, and incorporate NASA-accurate moon phases and star positioning to bring realism to your celestial scenes.
Add atmosphere with professional-grade mist effects—no expensive glass filters required—and apply film stock emulations based on real motion picture workflows. You’ll also master advanced masking methods that allow you to stack and combine multiple selection types for even more control and creative flexibility.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction and Renée's background
- 05:00 – First look at the Optics interface
- 12:00 – Creating painterly portrait effects
- 25:00 – Easy Mask demonstration
- 35:00 – Building the moon composite from scratch
- 52:00 – Live Q&A with TWiP community members
- 01:15:00 – Advanced masking techniques
Resources Mentioned:
- Boris FX Optics free trial: boris-fx.com
- Essential training videos (FREE): boris-fx.com/training
- Pricing: $9/month, $99/year, or $149 one-time purchase
About Renée
Renée Robyn is celebrated for her unique blend of photography and digital artistry, renowned for cinematic visual storytelling and imaginative retouching. With over 15-years of experience, she has collaborated with industry leaders like Adobe, Wacom, Viewsonic, and Intel. Renée is now the Product Manager for Boris FX Optics, guiding its innovation and development for digital creators.
About Boris FX Optics
Boris FX Optics is a powerful standalone application and Photoshop/Lightroom plug-in, delivering Hollywood-style visual effects to your photos. With 180+ cinematic filters, AI-powered masking, film stocks, lens flares, photorealistic particle effects, and intuitive layer-based compositing, Optics gives creators creative control and polish. The latest release features instant AI-driven mask generation and new particle brushes.
