* Merge operator-new optimized operator to quickly merge 2 layers of the same size using any of combustion's transfer nodes * Gbuffer builder-enables custom building of Discreet's Rich Pixel Format (RPF) data structures from bitmap files for more extensive use of combustion's RPF nodes * Custom capsules-create and save encapsulated single or grouped operator nodes * B-spline vector shapes and new point-grouping for faster, more efficient rotoscoping * Time-Warp-a fully key-frameable, time-remapping operator for quickly creating slow motion and speed-up effects The Diamond Keyer adds a new level of advanced keying technology to the capabilities already available to combustion users via the Discreet Keyer.

* Discreet's Diamond Keyer-the second generation of sophisticated keying algorithms derived from flame, Discreet's Academy Award-winning online visual effects system. 'combustion 4 continues our mission to offer unparalleled creativity at affordable prices, addressing the needs of the independent artist and smaller boutique as much as those of the large, more specialized production facility, added Martin Vann, vp of worldwide sales and marketing, Discreet. There are plenty of enhancements to make combustion work better within your pipeline-along with base level features making workflow throughput faster and more versatile'

It will include the kind of cool new features that make you go 'wow'. Version 4 provides motion graphics and compositing artists new creative capabilities, interface improvements, new paint tools and enhanced interoperability with most 3D animation products, including Discreet's 3ds max animation software, its cleaner encoding software and such systems products as flint, flame, inferno, fire and smoke.Ĭhris Williamson, a combustion 4 beta tester at New Zealand effects facility Martin Square Prods., said, 'The newest version of combustion will be the best yet in my opinion there is something in it for every caliber of effects artist. combustion software for Windows and Macintosh will feature a complete set of sophisticated tools for visual effects creation, including vector paint, particles, effects, animation and 3D compositing tools. Discreet announced combustion 4 software, the highly anticipated upgrade to its visual effects desktop software solution.

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