Autodesk Flame: Ignite every story from start to finish

Finishing and visual effects (VFX) software

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Why use Autodesk Flame?

Create stunning visual effects

Realize your creative vision with a comprehensive 2D and 3D toolset.

Deliver content faster with AI

Maintain creative control with an AI-powered toolset for quick finishing workflows.

Collaborate more efficiently

Take Flame everywhere with on-premises and cloud solutions for improved collaboration.

What you can do with Autodesk Flame

“My Universe” music video from Coldplay X BTS, made with Flame (video: 29 sec.)

Work at the speed of 2D compositing—with 3D VFX

Flame enables you to exceed client demands faster, whether it’s bringing a massive CG monster to the streets of New York City or adding digital makeup to the world’s next big music star.

View how machine learning tools work (video: 3:41 min.)

Isolate and modify objects with artificial intelligence

Reduce manual effort and increase efficiency with AI-powered tools. Extract mattes of the human body, head, and face with ease. Quickly isolate skies and standout objects to speed up grading and VFX work. Or solve tricky jump cuts by seamlessly morphing frames.

Hasbro commercial VFX breakdown, composited in Flame (video: 1 sec.). Video courtesy of Bilali Mack.

Create in a simple, task-based environment

Edit, composite, and color correct in one environment, without toggling between software.

Which Autodesk Flame product is right for you?

Flame

A complete visual effects and editorial finishing solution


Flare

A compatible creative assistant station for Flame


Flame Assist

A compatible timeline-centric assistant station for Flame


Lustre

A real-time color grading software for creative look development


Explore Flame resources

TUTORIALS

Flame Learning Channel

Watch tutorials of all levels to help you learn Flame.


COMMUNITY

Logik Community

Join Logik’s community of Flame artists for streams, podcasts, discussions, and more.


ARTICLES

Flame Blog

Read Flame news and stories from VFX studios.


Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is Autodesk Flame used for?

Autodesk Flame is used for visual effects and finishing work on commercials, TV episodes, trailers, and features.

Who uses Autodesk Flame?

Autodesk Flame is used by VFX supervisors, CG compositing artists, 3D world builders, colorists, and finishers for film and TV productions. 

Which versions of Autodesk Flame can I use if I subscribe to the current version?

Your Flame subscription gives you access to install and use the three previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.

Which operating system does Flame run on? 

Autodesk Flame can run on Apple®, macOS®, and Linux®. See Flame system requirements for details.

Can I install Flame on multiple computers?

With a subscription to Autodesk Flame software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software License Agreement for more information.

How do I convert my Flame free trial to a paid subscription?

Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or buy Flame here. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription

How much does a Flame subscription cost?

The price of an annual Flame subscription is  and the price of a monthly Flame subscription is . The price of a three-year Flame subscription is . If you have infrequent users and are interested in a pay-as-you-go option, please visit www.autodesk.com/flex to learn more.

What Autodesk AI features are currently available in Flame?

Autodesk Flame includes a growing list of AI-powered features to reduce manual effort and increase overall efficiency in visual effects and finishing. Current features include: 

  • Camera Analysis: Generates 3D point clouds from 2D camera sequences to position objects in a scene, apply masks, and color grade.
  • Human Body Semantic Keyer: Isolates the human body in a moving video and extracts a matte for compositing purposes.
  • Human Face Semantic Keyer: Detects and automatically isolates various parts of the human face, isolates the human head in a moving video, and extracts a matte for compositing purposes.
  • ML Depth: Analyzes an image and computes a depth data pass to ease workflows, such as matte isolation for color grading based on camera depth.
  • ML Morph: Solves tricky jump cut edits by morphing frames together or blending effects.
  • ML Timewarp: Automatically creates additional frames for slow-motion shots.
  • ML Upscale: Augments the resolution and quality of video sequences for archive restoration, pan and scan, and content delivery.
  • Salient Keyer: Detects an object within a bounding box in a moving video and extracts a matte for compositing purposes.
  • Sky Extraction Keyer: Detects and automatically isolates skies in a moving video and extracts a matte for compositing purposes.

What is Autodesk doing to ensure the responsible and ethical use of AI and Machine Learning (ML)?

Some Autodesk AI features do not leverage machine learning and so do not require data for training of the underlying models. When an AI feature does require data for training, Autodesk uses different data sources depending on the feature. You can learn more about whether an Autodesk AI feature relies on machine learning and what data sources are used for training on the feature’s AI transparency card, located within the Trusted AI section of Autodesk's Trust Center. Note: Additional transparency cards are coming soon.

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