Autodesk Inc. announced new versions of its Discreet Flint and Discreet Smoke systems. Running on a personal computer, the Flint 9.2 visual effects system and Smoke 6.7 editing system are high-definition (HD) capable, enabling customers to realize their ideas in both HD and standard-definition (SD). Autodesk is also introducing two suites: Autodesk TV and Autodesk Digital Intermediate (DI).
The Autodesk TV and Autodesk DI suites are dual license bundles that provide turnkey solutions, combining Discreet systems creative tools for high-value visual effects creation with editing and finishing tools for both SD and HDTV projects. The Autodesk TV Suite features the Flint and Smoke systems on an IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6224 with 8-bit HD I/O. The Autodesk DI Suite features the Flame and Smoke DI systems on an IRIX-based SGI Tezro visual workstation with 10-bit HD I/O and 2K HSDL.
With the new Autodesk TV and DI suites, were delivering the most comprehensive feature set in the industry, enabling our customers to take on almost any project, from long-form editorial to online creative finishing and the most challenging visual effects, said Martin Vann, vp of sales, marketing and support at Autodesks media and entertainment division.
Marc Petit, vp of product development and operations at Autodesks media and entertainment division, added, Bringing HD to the PC underscores our commitment to extracting maximum value from leading computing platforms in order to benefit our customers. Our flexible software architecture allows the Autodesk DI suite to deliver-high performance 2K and 4K workflows on todays hardware.
Flint 9.2 and Smoke 6.7 Systems Key Features are:Running 8-bit HD I/O on the IBM 6224 Linux platform, the Flint 9.2 and Smoke 6.7 systems feature: * Apple Final Cut Pro XML format support: Editorial decisions made in Final Cut Pro are transferable to Discreet systems, thereby simplifying the post-production process (Announced separately)* Autodesk Wiretap 1.5 support: Increases third party application access to media from Inferno, Flame, Flint, Fire and Smoke systems media via Autodesk Stone* Dual Link HSDL Support for IRIX only: 2K data sent 4:2:2 on one link and 0:2:2 on second link; 2K data via video I/O subsystem
In addition, Autodesk has announced new versions of the following visual effects and editing systems: Discreet Inferno 6.2, Discreet Flame 9.2, and Discreet Fire 6.7.
The Inferno 6.2, Flame 9.2, Flint 9.2, Fire 6.7 and Smoke 6.7 systems, Autodesk TV Suite and Autodesk DI Suite begin shipping in April 2005. For pricing, configuration and additional information on any of Autodesks systems, contact sales at (800) 869-3504 or visit www.discreet.com/products.
Autodesk Inc. is the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. Autodesks solutions help customers create, manage and share their data and digital assets more effectively. Founded in 1982, Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California. For additional information, visit www.autodesk.com.
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