Boris FX offered a free limited set of effects (Sapphire Lite) in the past. Check their website for current free offerings.

Apply S_GlowWipe between two clips. In the Effects Controls, adjust “Glow Width” and “Wrap” for a dreamy transition. Best paired with S_FilmDamage for retro looks.

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Boris FX Sapphire is one of the most respected visual effects plugin suites in the post‑production industry. Used by Hollywood colorists, motion graphics artists, and video editors, Sapphire offers over 270 effects and thousands of presets for lens flares, lighting, texture, stylization, and transitions.

However, a search query like “boris+fx+sapphire+plugins+for+adobe+and+ofx+201951+win+verified” points toward a very different reality – specifically, a pirated release from 2019 (version 2019.51) that includes the word “verified” (common in crack distribution forums). This article explains what that version is, the dangers of using such releases, and how to get Sapphire legally and safely.