v2024.2 Autodesk Flame

Flame features

Power through 11th-hour post-production editing with robust Flame tools.

Human face extraction

Extract mattes using machine learning with a human-face region Semantic keyer.

Semantic keyer for sky extraction

Isolate skies with a single click to remove clouds, add treatments to sky backgrounds, and more.

Human body and head extraction

Isolate human bodies and heads for fast, iterative color grading and light FX treatments on shots

AI-powered salient keyer

Find and provide a matte for the most obvious object within a bounding box using object recognition tools.

Enhanced Camera motion solver

Apply Advanced Camera solver based on SFM (Structure from Motion) and Visual SLAM, with machine learning object detection.

3D compositing

Combine the interactive speed of traditional 2D compositing and powerful 3D visual effects in Action.

Integrated finishing core toolset

Apply color and effects in an integrated environment connected to Tangent colorist control panels.

MasterGrade creative color tool

Use modes optimized to grade the three types of colors spaces: video, logarithmic, and scene-linear.

The Explorer grade bin

Save and recall color grading and FX work in a dedicated grade bin and reference comparison area.

NDI video preview streaming

Remotely stream content with Fullscreen Video over IP to any NDI receiver or webcasting software.

Dolby Vision HDR compatible

Import, author, display, and export Dolby Vision HDR animatable metadata.

Z-depth map generator

Use machine learning for live-action, scene-depth reclamation. Color correct and apply effects based on camera distance.

Human face normal map generator

Generate 3D surface-orientation bump maps with machine learning for color adjustment, relighting, and retouching.

3D selective motion vector mode

Feed CG-rendered or analyzed motion vectors directly into 3D selectives to combine with masks.

PhysicalDefocus effect

Try the GPU-accelerated rack defocus effect for Image, Action, and Batch.

Cryptomatte render pass support

Skip re-rendering with crypto object, asset, and materials available in Flame and Flare.

Refraction

Refract real-world material with 3D objects, and distort background objects based on surface material characteristics.

Creative FX for the Image node

Use A2Beauty and Washer Matchbox tools for beauty work and cleanup, and Physical Glare for camera lens effects.

Conform

Create multilayer timelines faster with the Auto Link Matches function. Use advanced conforming and troubleshooting tools in a single task-based area.

Effects tab: Task-based environment

Apply the shot-to-shot navigation principles of a color grading tool using a wide array of effects.

Image Timeline FX and Batch node

Use an integrated toolset for color, beauty work, production fix-it tasks, or freeform creative treatments on any image.

Editorial timeline

Oversee projects, create consistent looks, and correctly match graded and 3D VFX shots to editorial intention.

Automatic background reactor

Perform creative look dev tasks faster with automatic cache on playback when using Linux Flame.

Media management

Manage media better with support for additional formats and enhanced sharing and handling.

Matchbox API

Use GPU-accelerated GLSL shaders to solve challenges in Action’s 3D compositing environment.

Action: Projection tracking

Turn a projection into a UV set for geometry.

Pybox

Use a scriptable handler to process your images via external renderers.

Connected Conform smart merge

Merge new editorial cuts dynamically with work-in-progress shots late in a project.

Modern color management

Track color space data on a per-clip basis, from source to screen. Includes ability to lock exported color policies.

HDR advanced hue curves

Quickly manipulate specific colors in a shot, without the need for keying.

Python API

Drive the Batch environment using scriptable commands.

Batch Paint animation

Adjust strokes using a multifunction edit box, animate them, or limit them with user-definable frame ranges.

Batch Paint editing

Individually edit paint strokes in the Paint node for a seamless look with 16-bit floating-point depth support.

Connected Conform workflow

Use a unified media management approach to share, sort, and sync media across multiple sequences.

GMask Tracer

Create sophisticated composites using a lightweight, spline-based shape tool with integrated chroma-keying tools.

Scopes: HDR waveform monitoring

Enhanced signal monitoring for HDR and WCG ranges. Colorspace tagging informs the scopes view.

Planar tracking

Expertly and easily track perspective changes with the versatile, high-performing Planar Tracker.

ShotGrid integration

Access the power of the ShotGrid review and production tracking toolset.

Blackmagic RAW support

Import Blackmagic Design RAW media.

Node-based compositing (Batch)

Batch integrates with the timeline and desktop to combine 2D and 3D elements iteratively.

Effects environments: Groups

Filter shots, make comparisons, and adjustments with this visual organizational structure.

Effects environments: Layouts

Customize layouts by setting viewports, storyboard, media panel, timeline effects pipeline, and more.

Flame 2024.2

November 15, 2023

Flame 2024.2 Highlights

• Support for Subtitles – Brand-new subtitling workflow
• Media Export – Export content as H.264 in Mp4 files, use Clip Aspect ratio, and more
• Python API – supports subtitles, resolution lists, and more
• Cloud Deployment – Update to the base AMI for a Flame Family 2024.2 Update deployment on AWS.

More new features in Flame 2024.2

• Node Bins – more improvements
• AVIO Updates – Driver updates for Blackmagic Design Desktop Vidoe and AJA, and Metadata Overlay in the broadcast monitor.
• Backburner – updated for 2024.2
• Configuration and OS – Newly qualified hardware from Lenovo and HP, and new Network Services configuration file for easier services discovery.
• DKU 18.2 (Linux only) – includes new NVIDIA Drivers and AJA Kona 5 firmware
  
• Media Import – OpenEXR update, improved H.264 stability, and Pixel Aspect Ratio improvements
• Projects and Users UI Update – The Project and User Management windows more closely align with the design of other Editors such as the Keyboard Shortcuts Editor.

Flame 2024.1.1

• Added support for Lenovo ThinkStation P7, powered by Intel Xeon W-Series processor.

More info on the Flame Family Linux Certified, Self-Qualified Systems and Storage Solutions page

Flame 2024.1

Batch

Node Bins improvements, save Paste Special presets, and Metadata Overlay in Batch.

Keyboard Shortcut Editor

The redesigned Editor makes it easier to create and edit keyboard shortcuts.

Metadata Overlay

Display the Metadata Overlay in Batch, burn it on Export, and more improvements.

Resize

Improved cropping, clearer UI, and more.

Timeline & Timeline FX

Timeline and Timeline FX quality of life improvements.

Media Export

QuickTime and ProRes improvements, and Export Metadata Overlays.

Cloud Deployment

Updated Rocky Linux 8.7 AMI for a Flame Family deployment on AWS.

AVIO Updates

Driver updates for Blackmagic Design Desktop Video and for AJA, and support for AJA VPIP.

Backburner

Backburner 2024.1 is part of Flame Family 2024.1 Update.

Configuration and OS

Newly qualified hardware from HP, Dell, and NVIDIA.

Conform Workflow

Conform Sony XAVC spanned clips, and Opacity from Adobe Premiere AAF.

DKU 18.1 (Linux only)

The new DKU 18.1 includes new NVIDIA drivers and an HFS+ issue fix.

Media Import

Updates for monochrome ARRIRAW content, OpenEXR 3.1.7, SonyRAW XAVC spanned clips, and SonyRAW Color Management.

Tangent Panels Support

Tangent Hub 1.8.5 is now supported by Flame Family products.

Additional enhancements

• Burn-in Metadata easier font formatting: You now format a font to bold and italic directly from Burn-In Metadata, and no longer have to load a bold or italic version of the font. You can also underline characters.
• HDR Workflow: You’re no longer allowed to add a Transition or Timeline FX to the HDR or PQ tracks of a sequence.
• Modular Keyer: You can now access the Auto Matte and Posterize nodes from the Modular Keyer.
• Modular Keyer: You can now add a Blur node to a Matte Blend node.
• OpenFX: The plug-in’s OfxImageEffectPluginPropOverlayInteractV2 is now used when available. OfxImageEffectPluginPropOverlayInteractV1 should be deprecated in a future release.
• Python API: <PyWriteFileNode>.metadata_overlay controls if a Write File node burns a Metadata Overlay on the media, and <PyWriteFileNode>.metadata_overlay_context sets the Metadata Overlay to output.
• Python Hooks: The app_exit python hook is renamed app_exited. To keep your scripts working, you must update those using app_exit to use app_exited instead.
• Resolutions List: Z-CAM cameras resolutions are now available from all Resolutions list menus.
• Service Monitor reports: Two new diagnostic reports are now available. Multicast Route helps you troubleshoot networking issues between multiple Flame Family products on the same network. Nvidia Check provides the status of the NVIDIA driver, and is also part of the Full Diagnostic report.
• ShotGrid authentication: Signing in ShotGrid from Flame Family is now done using the Web Authentication window.
• Viewport and Player zoom: The minimum zoom factor of a Player or Viewport is now 1%.

Flame 2024

Start Frame Improvements

Define VFX shot Start Frame, and enjoy easier collaboration and workflows with artists no matter the tools used on a project.

Player

The new Metadata Overlay displays clip information in the Player, and more improvements.

Batch Paint Node

Redesigned UI, more robust behaviour, and integrated tracker.

Batch

Copy-paste more metadata between nodes, Multi-Channel and Write File Nodes Improvements, and Start Frame display change.

Burn-In Metadata

New layers and updated layers provide more information than ever to the Burn-In Metadata tool, Timeline FX, and Batch node. These options are also available to the new Metadata Overlay.

Cloud Deployment

New Rocky Linux 8.7 AMI for a Flame Family deployment on AWS.

Python API

Access the Start Frame for a clip or node or change its value, and set the Smart Replace option.

Configuration and OS

Apple silicone-native, Rocky Linux 8.7, Sparks deprecation and more.

AVIO Updates

AVIO updates Blackmagic Design Desktop Video 12.4.1 and AJA 16.2.3.

Media Import

ARRIRAW updated to 7.1.1, SonyRAW updated to 4.1, new Start Frame in file sequences and more.

Media Export

Sony SStP and the EasyDCP plug-in are no longer supported, Open Clips now display the Shot Name, and Sequence Publish presets update.

Conform Workflow

Persisted Preview, segment colours, and filtered segments.

HDR Workflow Updates

Dolby Vision SIDK 4.2 and Dolby Laboratories certification.

Tangent Panels Support

Tangent Hub 1.7.9 is now supported by Flame Family products.

Backburner

Backburner 2024.0.0.8 runs natively on Apple silicon.

DKU 18 (Linux only)

The new DKU 18 includes new NVIDIA drivers and fixes.

Additional enhancements

• Archive segments display for selected items: When working with archive with many segments, in the Archive menu the option > Update Selection Information displays the segments required to restore the selected content. See Restoring Material from a File-based Archive.
• FilmLight’s BLG For Flame on Apple silicon and Rocky Linux 8: BLG for Flame Family build 5.3.17453 has been validated with version 2024. This version is mandatory for macOS 13.x configurations. Download macOS and Linux builds from FilmLight.
• MediaHub Media Format column (List View): The Media Format column now shows the format of the content displayed in MediaHub. This addition provides more information than the File Format, especially in the context of MXF files which might be from various content formats. As an example, ARRIRAW and ARRIMXF are both seen as MXF files but are from two distinct media formats. This column is also available in Media Panel (List View).
• Service Monitor: The Diagnostic section now displays improved error messaging when Wiretap client network interface does not have multicast enabled.
• ShotGrid Desktop is now supported on Rocky Linux 8.x: For details, see the ShotGrid forums.
• Updated Substance engine: The Substance engine has been updated to the latest version (8.6.5) which runs on Vulkan. Some textures and settings might produce slightly different results when compared to previous releases. But you should see some performance gains, especially on macOS.
• Updated keyboard shortcut—Colour Source: Create Colour Source changes from F10 to Alt+O. Create Colour Source (Repeat) changes from Ctrl+F10 to Ctrl+Alt+O.
• Updated keyboard shortcut—Black Source: Create Black Source changes from F11 to unassigned. Create Black Source (Repeat) changes from Ctl+F11 to unassigned.
• Updated keyboard shortcut—Background Tasks: Display Background Tasks changes from F11 to Ctrl+Alt+F11.
• Updated keyboard shortcut—Set Audio Context: Set Audio Context changes from F10+click to unassigned.

Flame 2023.2

Flame 2022.2 Update

13 October 2021

HDR Advanced Hue Curves

Hue curves allow you to quickly manipulate specific colors in a shot, without the need for keying. Changing the color of clothing for continuity, making a grey sky blue, and turning green leaves orange, are all common tasks that need to be done quickly, while preserving the fidelity of imagery. Flame’s MasterGrade toolset now gets an expanded set of eight (8) new Hue modifiers and additional curve manipulation nodes: H vs H, H vs Sat, H vs L, Hue, Sat vs Sat, Lum vs Sat, Sat vs Lum, and Lum vs Lum.

Curves are available anywhere MasterGrade appears, such as in Batch as a standalone Matchbox node, or as part of the Selective in Image/Effects workflows. The MasterGrade curves operate in floating-point precision and are tailored to all 3 classes of color spaces – Video, Log, and Sc Linear – with ballistics automatically adjusted, based on color tagging and/or user selection. MasterGrade curves, as well as Primaries, can be controlled by external tactile control panels, such as the Tangent Arc and Tangent Element panels.

Conform Even Faster

You can now enjoy an Auto Link Matches function to save a step when conforming edits. If a definitive match is found, the media immediately links, letting users move right along to multiple match scenario selection and re-browsing for more locations to link to. Plus, the speed of scanning media is optimized, specifically when indexing MXF files.

Video Preview Enhacements

This update adds 12G SDI video output (4K UHD on a single cable) support for both Blackmagic Design video preview cards, such as Ultra Studio and Deck Link, as well AJA T-TAP® Pro support, a small form factor 12G-SDI & HDMI 2.0 ThunderboltTM preview card.

Autodesk Flame 2022.1

Camera Analysis Manual Track and Motion Vectors Quality

Do a manual 3D track from Camera Analysis to lock on the points you need, and set the quality of the motion vectors to fine-tune the speed of the analysis.

Motion Vectors Improvements

Improved performances for tools using Motion Vectors maps, and now Motion Vectors clips can be cached.

Improved Blackmagic Design RAW Support

Import .braw files with a linear gamma curve, fixed 12K CPU decoding issue, DaVinci Intermediate Wide Gamut colour space.

More Features

Cache, Keyframe, & Expressions Indicators

Coloured dots clearly shows nodes have keyframes, expressions, or cached frames with coloured dots.

More Info in the Preview Panel

The MediaHub Preview panel display more info about a clip resolution, colour space, and the SDK used to decode it.

QuickTime Encoding

You can now export clips as QuickTime H.264 10-bit movie files.

Tangent Hub UpdateFul

Support for Tangent Hub 1.7.0.1.

Timeline Improvements

Select the RGB and matte channels to use, display in OutMatte in the Player, and easily find the batch group that rendered a clip.

Full 2022.1 Update release notes

Autodesk Flame 2022

Camera Analysis

Use the new Camera Analysis node for 3D Tracking.

Media Import

Import Blackmagic RAW (.braw) files. Also, improved Sony Venice support, new SonyRAW Sharpness, and more.

NDI as Remote Broadcast Monitor

Flame, Flame Assist, and Flare now support the NDI protocol developed by NewTek.

Python Improvements

Flame Family products now use Python 3.7, you can now encode exports with FFmpeg, access the new Python console. Plus Python API updates.

Project Management Improvements

You now create your media storage volume from within the application instead of using Flame Setup.

Colour Management Matchbox Node

Use the new Colour Mgmt matchbox to import a Colour Transform directly in Action or Image.

MasterGrade Improvements

Add control points to the Curves with a colour picker, enable or disable a menu with new LED buttons.

Tangent Panels Improvements

Improved interactions between Tangent panels and Timeline FX, GMask, Selectives nodes, MasterGrade, and Views.

Action Improvements

Improved Z-Depth map, Selective improvements, and customizable the default layout, and more…

Image Improvements

Improved schematic layout, customizable default layout, and more…

GMask Tracer Improvements

Hide the default camera from the schematic, and various improvements.

GMask Improvements

New Softness options, simpler methods to add and delete Softness points, new keyframe option, and more.

TimelineFX Improvements

Better Timeline FX alpha caching, and Copy Effects keyboard shortcut.

Effects Environment Improvements

Default settings make Effects more sequence-centric, shot-to-shot navigation improves, set default TimelineFX, and Use Back and Use Matte options.

Search Widget Improvements

Quickly add Timeline FX and transitions in the Conform, Timeline, and Effects environments, or easily access the Flame Learning Channel.

Media Export

RGBA Timeline FX export, ColorSync compatibility, and automatic DPX Colour Metadata.

Additional Enhancements

• AVIO—Deprecating _free timings: The legacy _free timings are no longer available in Project Management, Flame Setup application, and the init.cfg configuration file. They were removed since the HiRes monitor is no longer locked. Genlock is still acquired when required.
• Batch—Duplicate clip stays in reel: The clip created by duplicating a clip node in the Batch Schematic is now placed in the same Schematic Reel as the original clip..
• Batch—Displaying Matchbox names: The name of the Matchbox shader is shown inside the node in the Batch and Modular Keyer schematic views..
• Batch—Maximize the channels: The maximum number of channels in the Render and Write File nodes increses to 100.
• Compare—Hide the split bar: You can now hide the Split bar with the Show Split Bar button available in the Player’s Viewing Settings panel or with the Edit Compare Modes. It is also possible to use the Compare: Toggle Split Bar Visibility shortcuts on the keyboard or Tangent panels to do so. The keyboard shortcut is assigned to Ctrl+Pause (CentOS) / Ctrl + F15 (macOS) in all user profiles.
• Conform—Create Batch Group on Source Sequence: The Create Batch Group function is now available when the Source Sequence is displayed.
• Media Panel—Media options on Search: The Media submenu is now available on the Search Entries section.
• Player—Stop playback with a key: You can now stop a playback with the Enter (Flame profile) keyboard shortcut.
• Scopes—Widgets in a row or column: You can now display, in a Viewport, scopes in a single row or a single column; Scopes Settings > Presets > Layout > Spatial Layout.
• Curves—Easier to add control points.: You no longer have to click exactly on a curve to add a control point: you can be slightly offset. This applies all curve editors, including animation channels.
• Curves—Move control points while in Add mode: You can now move a control point while in the Add Points mode. This applies all curve editors, including animation channels.
• Timeline and Effect—Copy Effect: The Copy Effect shortcut copies the Timeline FX currently selected in the Timeline and Effects environments. To use this shortcut, assign it a keyboard combination in the Flame menu > Keyboard Shortcuts Editor.

Autodesk Flame 2021.1

For details on all the new features and enhancements in this release, follow these links:

• Action Selective
• Action/GMask Tracer
• Action/Image/GMask Tracer
• Image
• Compare Workflow
• Dolby Vision® Support
• Effects Environment
• Explorer
• MediaHub
• Media Export
• Media Import
• Media Panel
• Paint
• Player
• Python API
• Security
• Tangent Panels
• Timeline

Autodesk Flame 2020.2

Semantic Keyer for Human Body Extraction: New single-click keyer makes it easy to isolate human bodies and faces for color grading, light FX treatments, and compositing.

Use the Human Body and Human Head semantic keyers in an Image node in the Effects tab for a fast, iterative Color Grading and light FX treatments on many shots. Or use them for compositing in a full procedural Batch.

Enhanced Still Grab/Compare Workflow: Unlimited storage of reference stills in a new and improved compare tool.

GPU Accelerated Media Pre-Processing: Significantly improved Playback performance when importing media files with Resizing and Color Management options.

Autodesk Flame 2020.1

Flame Family 2020 Update Highlights

Support for CentOS 7.4

The Flame Family 2020 release supports CentOS 7.4 on all certified platforms listed on the system requirements page.

Please take note of the following:

• CentOS 7.4 must be installed using the Autodesk custom .iso.
• CentOS 7.4 is not currently supported for Flame Family 2018.3 Update (and previous versions). We recommend that you install CentOS 7.4 on a different system drive or partition if you need to maintain previous software versions.
• The CentOS 7.2 to CentOS 7.4 upgrade path is not supported: the Autodesk custom .iso triggers a complete CentOS 7.4 install.

The upgrade to CentOS 7.4 is not mandatory for the 2020 release. CentOS 7.2 is still a supported operating system for Flame Family version 2020, but only for the platforms originally certified with it (HP Z820, HP Z440, and HP Z840).

New DKU Required for 2020 (Linux Only)

Flame Family 2020 version requires the installation of DKU version 14.0.0 on all Linux workstations. This DKU contains:

• The new AJA 15 drivers.
• A new NVIDIA driver (410.93)

The DKU 14.0.0 installs in /opt/Autodesk/DKU.

Note that the DKU installs the AJA 15 drivers, but that the installed AJA also requires a firmware update. To update the card’s firmware, first install the new DKU, and then run the script ./AJAfw_update from the folder /opt/Autodesk/DKU/current/Utils/. If you are using a Z820, you will also find at that location a firmware update for the KONA 3G.

The DKU can be downloaded from the System Requirements page.

Backburner 2020 Update

Backburner 2020 is automatically installed when you install any Flame Family product. But if you’re in an environment running Backburner Manager on a dedicated workstation, you need to manually install Backburner 2020 on that workstation to benefit from the latest fixes.

You can download the Backburner 2020 standalone installer from Autodesk online store. Search for Backburner.

AVIO Configuration Support

Flame Family 2020 version supports the new AJA 15 drivers.

• Linux: Install DKU 14.0.0 to have access to the new AJA 15 drivers.
• macOS: Download the AJA Software Installer v15.1 – Mac from the AJA website.

AJA 15 introduces support for the new AJA Kona 5 card for all certified platforms listed on the system requirements page.

Note: Advanced KONA 5 features are not supported in this release.

Autodesk Network License Manager Update

Note: This update affects applications licensed using Multi-User (license server), and no action is required for applications licensed using Single User on macOS.

Flame Family 2020 version requires the Autodesk Network License Manager to be updated to the latest version. This Network License Manager version is fully compatible with the Flame Family applications version 2018 and up.

See the following links for more information:

• Downloading the Network License Manager
• How to Install the Network License Manager

Deprecated Hardware

• The Avid Artist Series Panels are no longer supported by Flame Family products.
• NVIDIA Quadro 6000 cards are no longer supported. Minimal requirement now specify NVIDIA Kepler-series and newer.

See full 2020 release notes

Flame Family 2019.2 Update Highlights

Creative FX:

• Light Wrap in Action
• GMask Tracer in Flame Assist
• Neat video denoise via OpenFX node
• Printer Lights in MasterGrade

Python scripting:

• Timeline
• Media Panel
• Render Node
• Camera 3D

User Feedback:

• New Bookmarks Manager
• New file browser
• And more…

Navigation tips:

• Make sure to check out https://area.autodesk.com/flame-central/, the hub for all your Flame Family links in one convenient tabbed page.
• Looking for the Release Notes for Flame Family 2019.2 Update? Click here: Flame Family 2019.2 Update Release Notes.
• Many new feature videos (as well as other workflow videos) are available at https://www.youtube.com/user/FlameHowTos. This Learning Channel is updated frequently, so be sure to subscribe or bookmark the page.
• Links to specific 2019.2 Update videos are denoted by this icon:

For details on all the new features and enhancements in this release, view the full release notes.

• Action
• Animation
• AVIO
• Backburner
• Batch or Batch FX
• Colour Management
• Connected Conform
• Effects Tab
• File Browser
• GMask Tracer
• Image
• Look
• Matchbox
• MediaHub
• Media Formats
• Media Panel
• Miscellaneous
• Plugins
• Python Hooks
• Python API
• Security (Linux Only)
• Shotgun
• Stabilizer / Tracker
• Tangent Panels
• Timeline
• Viewing

Flame Family 2019.1 Update Highlights

Colour:

• RGB Curves in MasterGrade
• Tangent Arc Support
• Tangent panel support in Image and MasterGrade
• Enhanced Colour Sampler
• Conform, Timeline and Effects:
• Search Presets
• Drag & drop to re-order Matchbox
• Sources C- and A-sort modes
• Create Batch Group options

Python scripting:

• Action
• Timeline creation
• Export

Navigation tips:

• Make sure to check out https://area.autodesk.com/flame-central/, a new hub for all your Flame Family links in one convenient tabbed page.
• Looking for the Release Notes for Flame Family 2019.1 Update? Click here: Flame Family 2019.1 Update Release Notes.
• Many new feature videos (as well as other workflow videos) are available athttps://www.youtube.com/user/FlameHowTos. This Learning Channel is updated frequently, so be sure to subscribe or bookmark the page.

For details on all the new features and enhancements in this release, view the full release notes.

• Action
• AVIO
• Batch and Batch FX
• Batch
• Colour Science
• Conform
• Effects Tab
• Image
• Matchbox
• MediaHub
• Media Export
• Media Import
• Python API
• Tangent Panels Support
• Timeline
• Smaller But Still Nice Improvements