A multi-purpose desktop compositing software designed for versatility, suited for individuals with artistic talent.
One of the most notable features of Combustion is the Color Warper color correction tool, which has been made famous as part of the Autodesk Flame software system. Now, it is included in Combustion 2008, along with improvements to Schematic and updated interoperability with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. In addition to this powerful tool, Combustion offers access to motion graphics, leading 3D compositing, color correction, image stabilization, vector paint and roto, text effects, short-form editing, expressions, Flash output, and much more.
Combustion has an artist-friendly interface that includes multiple-screen, in-context design work, easy navigation, and a schematic node-based view. With its broad interoperability, Combustion can work seamlessly with industry-standard 3D animation, imaging, and illustration software, including Autodesk 3ds Max, Cleaner, and Flame systems.
Combustion also includes powerful features, such as the Diamond Keyer, which offers advanced keying technology with second-generation algorithms, and Timewarp, which quickly creates slow-motion and speed-up effects. With B-spline vector shapes and new point-grouping, users can achieve faster, more efficient rotoscoping, removing fine image details for a smoothing effect. Custom capsules and a Gbuffer builder allow for more flexibility with single or grouped operator nodes and the ability to build custom Rich Pixel Format data structures.
The software also boasts enhancements to its interface, including improvements to editing operators, navigation, filtering, and compare-tools. Additionally, users can enjoy file import and export options, such as importing images into the color mixer, importing ASE camera targets from 3ds Max, and exporting OpenEXR-compatible output.
For requirements, this software supports several web browsers, including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, Apple Safari, and Mozilla Firefox. Hardware requirements include a Power Mac G5 or Intel-based Macintosh computer, 2GB RAM, 2GB free hard drive space, a qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics card, a three-button mouse with driver software, and a DVD-ROM drive.
Finally, Combustion offers a 30-day trial version, allowing users to try out the software before committing to a purchase. With its extensive range of features and affordability, Autodesk Combustion is the perfect solution for users looking to achieve impressive digital feats in less time and for less money.
Version 2008.0.0.5050: N/A