SGO Launches Open Beta Version Of Mistika Boutique

SGO has released an open beta version of its full-finishing software solution, Mistika Boutique, ahead of its official launch at NAB next month.

"Everyone can take part in the Open Beta program and help us shape Mistika Boutique software by test-driving pre-release versions and letting us know what they think," said Geoff Mills, Managing Director at SGO.

The beta programme is free of charge and available for Windows and MacOs.

More than just a Colour Grading System

Offering an extensive spectrum of fully-integrated finishing tools, essential for creating first-class content, including colour grading, VFX, Stereo 3D and VR/360o, Mistika Boutique places its users at the very forefront of the content production industry that today requires versatile, adaptable and multi-skilled professionals.

"The colour science behind Mistika is very solid and the colour node offers everything you could possibly need. However, Mistika Boutique is much more than just a colour grading system - it is a complete solution for compositing, finishing, stereoscopic work and VR," shared Jef Grosfeld, Colourist and Finishing Artist.

Boris FX plugins for all Beta testers
Mistika Boutique integrates VFX and colour grading tools into the same, unified environment, enabling the option to change parameters at any moment and providing finishing artists with much greater control and flexibility.

Leading plug-in developer, Boris FX supports the Mistika Boutique Open Beta Program by providing all testers with a one month fully working license of the Boris FX bundle: industry standard plug-ins for creative look development, title design, planar tracking, and more – Sapphire, Continuum and Mocha Pro.

"VFX artists and colourists using Mistika Boutique have powerful new options for post-production and finishing," said Boris Yamnitsky, founder of Boris FX. "We are pleased to work with SGO to ensure that our most popular OFX plug-ins; Sapphire, Continuum and Mocha Pro all support this new host.

Full Finishing for Immersive content
Mistika Boutique offers a professional immersive reality toolset, ensuring perfect results working with 360o media. Being natively integrated and fully compatible with the industry-adopted stitching software Mistika VR allows a highly efficient workflow by just sharing project metadata which eliminates the need of intermediate rendering.

Affordable and flexible payment options
After the period of beta testing, Mistika Boutique will be exclusively available through the SGO shop based on a pay-per-use business model with flexible payment options from just €99 a month. Creatives and facilities will get to choose between Personal, Immersive and Professional Mistika Boutique Edition, adapting features and functionality priced according to their needs.


Derived from globally acclaimed Hero Suite Mistika Ultima, the new Mistika Boutique will be officially launched and showcased at the NAB 2019 in Las Vegas (08-11 April).

To join the open beta for Mistika Boutique, click here.