Autodesk, Inc., has announced the
2010 releases of Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Inferno software for visual
effects systems, and the launch of the new Flame and Inferno creative
companion, Autodesk Flare software. The releases are being showcased at the
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas, April 20-23,
2009, at the Autodesk booth SL2120.

“This year, we’re especially excited about two developments,” said Stig
Gruman, digital entertainment vice president, Autodesk Media &
Entertainment. “First, we are launching Flare, which will be a great
creativity and productivity booster for customers of our flagship visual
effects software. Second, we have expanded our RED workflow capability to
provide extremely fast and flexible import options. Both are already huge
hits with our beta customers. In this economic climate, our software gives
entertainment customers a real creative and competitive edge.”

Autodesk’s visual effects systems have been used to create numerous
blockbuster films, including all three of this year’s Academy
Award-nominated movies for Best Visual Effects: “The Curious Case of
Benjamin Button,” “The Dark Knight” and “Iron Man.” Autodesk solutions have
also been used to create Emmy-award-winning television programs and
miniseries such as “Mad Men,” “John Adams,” “House,” “Entourage” and many
of the most popular 2009 Super Bowl commercials such as Budweiser’s
“Fetch,” Career Builders’ “Tips” and Bridgestone Tires’ “Taters.”

New Feature Highlights in Flame and Inferno 2010
“This is the best RED workflow I’ve seen.” à˜Victor Wolansky, VFX Artist,
E3Post

“The speed and interactivity of Flame still astound me every day as I’m
using it on feature films. Add GPU Burn and you’ll never have time to check
your Facebook page!” à˜Ara Khanikian, Lead Flame Artist, Rodeo FX

Autodesk Flame and Inferno visual effects systems for high-speed 2D and 3D
compositing, advanced graphics and interactive client-driven design provide
digital artists with reliable, flexible and interactive toolsets to tackle
complex high-resolution projects. With a focus on expanding 3D technology
in Flame and Inferno, new features and enhancements in these new versions
include:

o More creative tools such as graphical processing unit (GPU)-accelerated
3D Blur, 3D Path, Normal and UV Mapping tools as well as advancements to 3D
Text and Displacement Mapping tools
o Expanded format support via WiretapCentral software for REDCODE RAW
files, multichannel OpenEXR import and DNxHD with Apple QuickTime
o File-based conform workflow with a powerful new search engine and
configurable import settings to control metadata mapping
o Extended floating-point processing support and redesigned Modular Keyer
with customizable presets

Flare 2010: A Fully Compatible Creative Companion to Flame and Inferno
“Flare brings the productivity of the Flame artist to a whole new level
without sacrificing any of the creative tools we’re accustomed to.” Craig
Russo, VFX Supervisor, 310 Studios

“Flare will re-invent the way our jobs are done. Flare enables us to use
more talent for tackling the creative challenges our clients pose to us
every day.” J. Schulte, Head of Systems, Condor Digital.

Autodesk Flare 2010 is an integral part of the Autodesk solution to bridge
the gap between 2D and 3D. Featuring the core creative toolset of Flame and
Inferno, Flare is designed to help boost creativity, expand capacity and
develop talent for Flame and Inferno customers. Flare is intended for
advanced creative tasks, such as compositing, sophisticated graphics and
interactive design, as well as support tasks such as rotoscoping,
retouching and dust removal, project setup and keying. Flare is available
with Autodesk Subscription and with floating licenses for increased
flexibility. Top benefits include:

o Software application based on the Batch procedural compositing
environment
o Action 3D compositing environment with advanced 3D tools
o Integral addition to Flame and Inferno workflow

Online Resources
For a complete list of new features and enhancements in the 2010 versions
of Flame, Flare, Inferno, Autodesk Flint and Autodesk Smoke software, as
well as Autodesk Lustre 2009 Extension 1 and Autodesk Incinerator 2009
Extension 1 software, visit our Media & Entertainment website. For
additional press information, including imagery, visit the Autodesk Virtual
NAB Press Room.

Product Availability
Autodesk anticipates that the 2010 releases of Flame, Flare, Flint, Inferno
and Smoke will be available today, April 20, 2009. Autodesk Lustre 2009
Extension 1 and Autodesk Incinerator 2009 Extension 1 are anticipated to be
available to Subscription customers on April 22, 2009.