SGO launches version 2.0 of Mamba FX

Last Thursday SGO released the 2.0 update of Mamba FX, including important developments for its cross-platform compositing software.

Mamba’s new tools are based on the power and imaging technology of Mistika. Among the highlights is the “Layer Route Effect“, which provides support and functionality for multi-layer EXR files. Thanks to these files we can carry multiple image streams, along with their metadata, in a single file. They are typically used to contain multiple render passes from CGI software or to carry multiple mattes or alpha channels. With this version we will be able to separate and route the different layers, being able to touch individual elements during the compositing phase.

Mamba FX 2.0 also has the new “Spatial Isolation Keyer” interfaces, which can be passed through the CGI software (via EXR files) to perform advanced compositing techniques, such as isolating elements in a scene by their 3D location (XYZ), their surface direction, their “object ID” or “Material ID”.

Finally we have the high speed “point cloud” shape tracker, which allows to track 2D rotoscoped shapes very fast. Many shapes can be tracked and combined usingBooleanoperations to quickly create moving shape mattes.

In addition, this update includes new tools for color space conversion to support project color management, including ACES workflows. Additional features include an adaptive interface for monitor configuration, as well as support for Dolby EDR.

On the SGO website you can find Mamba FX 2.0, available to buy for 239€ or try it for free on Windows, Linux and Mac (Mountain Lion 10.8.5).

This Wednesday there will be a webinar demonstrating and discussing the latest tools. There are two sessions organized so that as many attendees as possible can attend, one at 11am and one at 6pm (central European time). However, a recorded version will be available for those of you who register but cannot attend live.

If you would like to attend this webinar, please fill in the registration form.