July 12, 2006

dvGarage launches Conduit for Apple Motion 2

San Francisco-based dvGarage, a provider of tools and training for the next generation of media artists, this ...

week announced the immediate availability of Conduit, a new visual effects compositing plug-in for Apple Motion 2.

By using Apple's FXPlug technology to combine high-end nodal compositing with high-performance GPU acceleration, Conduit provides Apple Motion 2 users with visual effects compositing tools that render in real-time. In addition, Conduit is bundled with a free three-month Pixel Corps membership (a US$200 value), an hour of video training, and a quick-start guide.

Conduit's interface allows users to build complex composites while watching their results in real-time. Key features include


Real-time HD performance;

Film-class color precision;

Flexible node-based workflow;

Artifact-free color manipulation;

Fast speed; and

The ability to work with high dynamic range images.


Conduit is available for download at www.dvgarage.com. Priced at US$199 MSRP, download contents include Conduit for Apple Motion 2, a three-month membership to Pixel Corps, an hour of video training, and a quick start guide. Conduit system requirements include Apple Motion 2 and the related Apple Motion 2 hardware requirements. For more information, please visit: www.dvgarage.com/prod/prod.php?prod=conduit.