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dvGarage, a provider of tools and training for the next generation of media artists, has 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 a powerful variety of visual effects compositing tools that render in real time. In addition, Conduit is bundled with a free three-month Pixel Corps membership (a USD $200 value), an hour of video training, and a quick start guide. "Conduit's speed is stunning," comments Alex Lindsay, dvGarage founder and chief architect.

Conduit's interface allows users to build complex composites while watching their results in real time. A list of Conduit's key features is as follows:

Real-time HD performance
Film-class color precision
Flexible node-based workflow
Artifact-free color manipulation
Blazing speed
Easy to use
Superb keying capabilities
Can work with High Dynamic Range images

Conduit is available for download from dvGarage's website at www.dvgarage.com. Priced at USD $199 MSRP, download contents include: Conduit for Apple Motion 2, a three-month membership to Pixel Corps, over 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, visit www.dvgarage.com/prod/prod.php?prod=conduit.