inferno* v4 visual effects system

inferno* is ideal for film, digital cinema, HDTV/DTV, high-resolution commercials as well as video (PAL/NTSC), and features tools essential for work at higher bit-depth per color channel and spatial image resolution. Within Action's intuitive 3D design environment or Batch interface, inferno* handles the world's most complex production challenges as well as fast and simple graphics. inferno* version 4 offers a highly sophisticated palette of features including 3D and 2D Motion Tracking, Colour Warper, Motion Estimation Timewarp, Modular Keyer, Editing, Paint, Text, Universal 24p Mastering, and 2D/3D integration with 3D Studio MAX.

inferno* also offers a powerful end-to-end effects production pipeline through vertical integration with Discreet's desktop effects and paint software combustion* to maximize facility efficiency. A secure growth path is available through sparks*, Discreet's third party plug-in program.

inferno* VERSION 4 FEATURES

• 3D Tracking liberates the camera, accelerating integration of live action and CG to save time, eliminate tedious work
• Colour Warper intuitive state of the art color manipulation tool with selective color correction, scene matching
• Motion Estimation Timewarp for fast and simple precision manipulation of motion sequences
• Major Batch Advancements featuring new caching mechanism, I/O node and random access pipeline
• Advanced Visualization with Monitor Calibration, New Film Simulation LUTs and Grids/Guides
• Expressions, for user customizable "signature" effects
• Scripting, allowing (for example)remote project approvals and monitoring via web browser
• 2D/3D Integration with 3D Studio MAX including full-resolution texture import, to dramatically accelerate workflow for 3D work like logos, text and titles

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