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# [Continuum: 2021.5 Update](https://blog.borisfx.com/continuum-2021.5-update)

 Written by [Boris FX](https://blog.borisfx.com/author/boris-fx) | Jun 21, 2021 8:09:00 PM

Continuum 2021.5 delivers even more 3D power to Particle Illusion, brand new cinematic effects & presets, and time-saving workflows. [Learn more & download a free trial](https://borisfx.com/products/continuum/?collection=continuum&product=continuum)

Plugin host support includes Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and OFX hosts Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Foundry Nuke, and VEGAS Pro. (FCP X and Motion coming soon)

**Already Own Continuum 2021?** It’s a free update to customers on a current subscription or a valid upgrade & support plan! [Download the update](https://borisfx.com/downloads/?&product=Boris%20Continuum%202021.5)

## **What’s New in Particle Illusion**

 

- Node View: Select any particle node in the tree and corresponding parameters instantly display in the control panel
- 3D Emitter Shapes, Forces, Deflectors, and Emission: From flat 2D to true 3D
- Deep Integration with After Effects: Emitters can trace AE native live text and mask layers and emitters can attach to host native lights and 3D layers
- Emitter Presets: Stunning drag and drop presets added to the included Emitter Library

## **What’s New in The Cinematographer Toolkit (BCC+)**

 

- 9 GPU-accelerated, HDR-compliant cinematic effects: BCC+Multi-Star, BCC+Vignette, BCC+FilmGrunge, BCC+TwoStrip, BCC+Flashing, BCC+Composite, BCC+F-Stop, BCC+Fluorescent, and BCC+Haze
- 200+ drag and drop presets designed by the pros
- Avid infrastructure controls added to all BCC+ filters: Apply to Title Matte Option, Safe Levels Option, and True Bypass Switch

**Like What You See?** Continuum 2021.5 is available as a subscription (starts at $195/year or at $25/month), perpetual license $695 (and up), and upgrade $195 (and up). [Buy now](https://borisfx.com/store/?collection=continuum&product=continuum)

## **Join Us Today at 5pm EDT/2pm PDT**

Ben Brownlee and John Dickinson team up to give you an insider look at Continuum 2021.5’s exciting new features! A few lucky attendees will win the Boris FX Suite and Continuum. [Enter the giveaway and watch on borisfxlive.com](https://borisfx.com/livestream/)

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