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MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 1997--
Award-winning fire and inferno Visual Effects System Enable Premier Facility to Meet Increasing Demand for
Commercial and Feature Work
Discreet Logic (Nasdaq:DSLGF) Monday announced that Chicago-based Skyview Studios, has purchased a
fire online, non-linear, non-compressed video-editing system, and has upgraded their two existing flame
visual effects systems to inferno.
Skyview specializes in production, creative editing and finishing of high-quality broadcast, entertainment and
commercial advertising projects.
John Truckenbrod, inferno artist and senior FX designer at Skyview, commented: "I can remember five years
ago asking myself two questions -- 'Why is it so hard to execute things I want to do?' And 'Is this the way
it's always going to be?' Today, I sit in front of an inferno and I'm loving life.
"Discreet Logic tools allow you to create the images behind your eye. inferno is a hard wire from my
imagination, through my hand, to the screen. I see pictures, and I make them at the same speed as my mind."
Antonio Izzo, fire editor at Skyview, added: "The non-linear, random access platform is truly the place to be
on at online stage. I can dedicate my time to the original reason our clients have come to my suite, to 'finish'
the spot. The video switcher, edit controller, character generator and DVEs are now all linked together,
accessible to me with the swipe of the pen.
"In addition, an onboard paint system, color enhancement, and tracking and stabilizing means many more
options. One of the most powerful enhancements is the multi-DVE capability. I no longer think in terms of
running a scene through the DVE, all of the 12 layers are constantly in the DVE.
"At Skyview, sitting down ahead of time and discussing the specific needs of a project is one of our
strengths. Between fire and inferno, we basically don't hit tape until final output. The rooms are completely
'wired' so team members can send and grab scenes directly from each other's hard drives. I like to say we
move ideas and images seamlessly."
The ability to create unique and compelling imagery with Discreet Logic tools was evident in a recent job for
Barkley Evergreen & Partners and their client, Sonic Drive-Ins. Directed by Ron Finley, of L.A.-based Electric
Avenue Films, the Skyview visual effects team worked closely with Finley and the BE&P creatives, to take
the director's live-action footage and bring it to another level of creative excellence using inferno and fire.
Investing in cutting edge technology since its inception in 1976, Skyview purchased a flame visual effects
system and two flint (now known as effect) desktop visual effects systems in June 1995. Today, Skyview
Studios is a full-service boutique known as a leader in production, creative editorial and finishing of
high-quality commercial advertising, broadcast and entertainment projects.
About Discreet Logic
Discreet Logic develops advanced systems and professional new media software for creating, editing and
compositing imagery for film, video, the Web, HDTV, broadcast and interactive games. Discreet's open
systems serve three key markets: visual effects, editing and production, including virtual-studio studios, and
are used in the creation of visual effects for feature films including Visual Effects Academy Award-winners
"Titanic" and "Independence Day," and box-office hits "Fifth Element," "Apollo 13" and "Contact."
Discreet Logic is publicly traded on Nasdaq as DSLGF.
For further information, visit the Discreet Logic Web site at www.discreet.com or email info@discreet.com.
NOTE: Discreet Logic and its products are trademarks of Discreet Logic Inc. All other trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
CONTACT: Discreet Logic, Montreal
Emma Shield, 514/954-7151
emmas@discreet.com |
