

The all new Smoke integrates node-based compositing directly into the editorial timeline.

MediaHub: A new approach to working natively with common formats that facilitates managing all project media from ingest to edit to effects and archiving įlexible System Requirements: Runs on most Apple iMac and MacBook Pro systems using high-bandwidth Thunderbolt storage and IO.Īutodesk has created a YouTube Smoke Learning Channel with tutorials for those who download the free trial. The Smoke User Interface (UI): An all-in-one creative workflow that combines track-based editorial, industry-standard editing conventions and existing Autodesk creative tools ĬonnectFX: Powerful node-based compositing inside the timeline for high-end effects and advanced compositing without leaving the editorial environment Ĭreative Tools: A toolset with high-end finishing tools, Action for true 3D compositing, the Color Warper for professional grading and color matching, the Master Keyer for one-click chroma keying and stereoscopic 3D editing and effects Autodesk anticipates Smoke 2013 will launch September 2012 for $3,495 per license. Smoke works on recent generation of Apple iMac and MacBook Pro systems. Autodesk says the three-month pre-release trial period will afford users the opportunity to not only experiment with the unified editing and effects workflow, but also to provide additional feedback to developers.

At NAB Smoke 2013 won six NAB 2012 awards: the Videomaker Best of NAB 2012 Spotlight Award the TV Technology 2012 STAR Award Post Picks, Coolest Gear from NAB 2012 the CGW Silver Edge Award the 2012 Digital Video Black Diamond Award and Creative COW Blue Ribbon Award for Best of Show.Īutodesk says the decision to radically redesign Smoke grew out of customer feedback and market research, in which the user community identified improved post production workflows and pipeline efficiency as vital to their business. Video editing is a competitive market, with Apple, Adobe, and Sony only three of many companies with products.
