The upcoming release is expected to begin shipping later this year, and is being shown at IBC on an Avid Xpress Pro HD system. Version 2.0 will feature significant usability enhancements, new effects, additional functionality, faster rendering, and support for 16-bit processing.
GenArts recently released Sapphire plug-ins V.3.07 for 64-bit Discreet systems, which increases performance, enables customers to use Sapphire in larger projects, and fully utilizes large-memory systems.
The company's IBC booth also features Sapphire plug-ins for Adobe After Effects and Premiere, Discreet Combustion, Apple Shake and Final Cut Pro.