Discreet Unveils combustion 3 for Apple Macintosh—Desktop Visual Effects, Motion Graphics and 3D Compositing Software

San Francisco, CA—Macworld 2004—Discreet, a division ofAutodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), introduced combustion 3 for AppleMacintosh, the latest version of its award-winning visual effects and3D compositing desktop software. combustion 3 for the Mac will deliverindustry-leading features benefiting customers who produce Web contentand professional video motion graphics, repurpose video content for theweb, and create effects for independent feature films and HDTVcontent.

With combustion 3 software, Mac users will be able to experienceincreased productivity, flexibility and improved workflow through suchenhancements as customizable brushes, savable presets, timelinemarkers, and DV capture and output. Discreet will also continue to workdirectly with plug-in developers to assure advanced support fornumerous plug-ins including superior integration with various AdobeAfter Effects and Photoshop plug-ins.

New Features

Editing Operator—combustion 3 is the first visual effectsapplication with integrated editing, removing the need for the user tospend time mastering non-linear editing software (NLE) for simpleediting tasks. Now users will be able to assemble video withtransitions directly in combustion software without having to use anNLE.

Expressions—The JavaScript-based expressions will allowcombustion artists to easily create complexanimations—eliminating tedious repetitive work.

Flash Output—Artists will be able to utilize the vector paintand animation interface tools in combustion 3 software to create andoutput Flash animations, extending the range of options they can offerto their clients.

For a complete list of combustion 3 software’s new features goto: www.discreet.com/combustion

“combustion was the first desktop software that put powerful,resolution-independent, vector paint, animation and compositingsolutions in the hands of graphic designers, animators, visual effectsartists and videographers working on Macs or PCs, and version 3 willpush the boundaries even further for our Macintosh customers”,said Paul Lypaczewski, general manager, Discreet and executive vicepresident, Autodesk.

Pricing and Availability

combustion 3 is expected to begin shipping for the Apple Macintoshin early 2004. Suggested price for combustion 3 software is US $995.Upgrade price from combustion 2 or combustion 2.1 is US $199. Fordistribution or more product information, please visitwww.discreet.com.

About combustion

Discreet combustion 3 offers the creative tools, speed andinteractivity that professionals need and artists crave. Vector paint,animation, editing and 3D compositing are combined in an integratedenvironment based on Discreet’s legendary user interface.Designed to satisfy the world’s most demanding effects artistsand priced to fit within any budget, combustion 3 is the best solutionfor creating effects and motion graphics for video, film, DVD, and theweb.

About Discreet

Discreet empowers media professionals to realize the visualexperience and transform their most evocative and ambitious visionsinto reality. Discreet's award-winning solutions are designed fordigital media creation, management and delivery—across alldisciplines from film and television visual effects, color grading andediting to animation, game development, web/interactive, and designvisualization. Discreet - based in Montreal, Quebec - is a division ofAutodesk, Inc, the world's leading design and digital media creation,management, and distribution company.