Discreet, a division of Autodesk Inc., is showcasing several advances to its software and systems at NAB 2002. Enhancements range from integrated and distributed workflow releases to significant architectural modifications. All advancements will be demonstrated alongside Discreet抯 portfolio of visual effects, non-linear editing, animation, streaming and infrastructure products.

Visual Effects and Finishing Systems
Discreet is presenting technology demonstrations of its Academy Award-winning inferno 5, flame 8 and flint 8 systems. Making their debut at NAB 2002, significant software architecture modifications have been made to augment workflow and functionality including mixed resolution support, extended editing capabilities, a unified animation channel and background rendering on Linux.

Effects, Editing and Desktop Compositing
Current releases of inferno 4.6, flame 7.6 and flint 7.6 will be demonstrated, revealing many of the more than 100 user-based enhancements and features. smoke 5 and fire 5 non-linear editing and finishing systems offer real-time SD, HD, film and digital cinema interactivity with new editorial and effects enhancements, OMFI support, as well as true 2K 24p real-time playback [img]images/forum/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]