flint*

Based on Discreet's award-winning effects toolset, flint* is an advanced visual effects and on-air content creation system that is ideal for broadcasters and boutique post-production facilities. Broadcasters can use flint* to quickly create captivating station ID packages, show promos and openings, and attention-grabbing 2D/3D graphics for use in everyday local news, sports, and entertainment programming. flint* also enables post-production facilities in smaller markets to differentiate creative results, attract premium clients, and deliver no-compromise spots and promos. flint* can be used in tandem with smoke* for online editing, or as a complement to other Discreet visual effects systems.

flint* delivers design capabilities to cable channels, affiliates, and large networks with an industry-leading range of graphics, 2D/3D animations and text, colour correction, and stunning visual effects.

effects and compositing in a true 3D-space work environment with selective lighting

render a 3D model in wireframe with lighting, shading and texturing

infinite number of layers, each with independent control of key, colour correction, tracking, and axis attributes for in-context adjustment

True-to-life camera attributes, including depth-of-field, extensive 3D capabilities

flint* VERSION 7 FEATURES

• Tracer for selective multi-keyer for edge-keying and rotoscoping
  
• 2D/3D Integration with 3D Studio MAX including full-res texture import, to accelerate workflow for 3D work like logos, text and titles
  
• Major Batch Advancements-new caching mechanism, I/O node and random access pipeline
  
• Extended Bicubics enable subdividing bicubics into multiple meshes and warp them in Action
  
• 3D (Freeform) Deformations enable animatable deformation of 3D models in Action
  
• Expressions -user customizable "signature" effects
  
• Scripting, allowing remote project approvals and monitoring via web browser

Discreet, 10 Duke Street, Montreal, PQ H3C 2L7. Tel: 514-393-1616; Fax: 514-393-0110.