Profeional Video Editors Spoke, Autodesk Listened

Hot off two Best in Show Awards at the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters Convention (NAB) in Las Vegas last month, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced Autodesk Smoke 2013 Extension 1 professional video editing software is expected to be available beginning May 29, 2013. As part of the product roadmap and influenced by extensive feedback from editors, the release will feature numerous enhancements to help improve functionality, add flexibility and increase speed.

Image courtesy of WTHR-TV. Editors can now make more precise timing decisions quickly with the new trim view in Smoke 2013 Extension 1

At NAB, Autodesk and Blackmagic Design announced a technology collaboration, and now just weeks later, the first outcome of the collaboration is available to customers. The Smoke 2013 Extension 1 release will introduce support for Blackmagic video IO devices: DeckLink (PCIe video boards); UltraStudio (Thunderbolt boxes) and the Intensity product line.

Since launching Smoke 2013 in December, the Smoke development team has been forging full steam ahead with rapid and frequent iterations bringing new and improved functionality into the software, said Chris Bradshaw, senior vice president, Autodesk Media & Entertainment. Community feedback has been tremendous, and with this Extension release, Smoke will now include two highly requested features Blackmagic video card support and a powerful new set of trim tools.

Key Features

New support for Blackmagic DeckLink, UltraStudio and Intensity series video IO devices

New Trim View and new dynamic trimming tools for faster editing

New support for SonyRAW footage from Sony F5 and F55 cameras

Improved conform workflow with Apple Final Cut Pro X allows more accurate translation of speed changes and ability to conform ARRI Alexa ProRes files

Improved feedback mechanisms help editors better track background processes, monitor renders and identify errors

Improved performance in MediaHub when navigating large data sets

Improved 3D compositing performance in Action when working with 3D objects, shaders and textures

Autodesk Smoke Pricing and Availability

Autodesk Smoke 2013 Extension 1 will be available to Autodesk Subscription customers later this month. New customers can purchase a standalone Smoke license for $3,495* with an additional $675* for Subscription. Join the tens of thousands of trial users by downloading the free** Smoke 30-day trial. For product features and video tutorials, see the Smoke product center, join the Smoke community, visit the Smoke Learning Channel, follow #AutodeskSmoke on Twitter and like Smoke on Facebook.

About Autodesk

Autodesk helps people imagine, design and create a better world. Everyone--from design professionals, engineers and architects to digital artists, students and hobbyists--uses Autodesk software to unlock their creativity and solve important challenges. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

*U.S. pricing only. International pricing may vary. SRP is Autodesk's suggested retail price (excluding freight, handling and taxes) for the specified product in each region. SRP is used for reference purposes only as the actual retail price is determined by participating reseller partners who can be contacted for more information. Actual savings may vary due to local currency conversion, taxes and other factors. Autodesk reserves the right to alter the SRP, product offerings and specification of its products and services at any time without notice.

** Free Autodesk software licenses and/or cloud-based services are subject to acceptance of and compliance with the terms and conditions of the license agreement or terms of service, as applicable,that accompany such software or cloud-based services.

Autodesk and Smoke are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

2013 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

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