2022.3 | Autodesk Flame

: Some artists reported performance bottlenecks when handling long-form projects, specifically noting that compressed formats like PIZ EXRs could cause playback lag.

: Mac users occasionally encountered installer issues where the setup would hang if old library files from previous versions weren't manually cleared. Professional Community Perspectives

: Introduced a robust Motion Matchmove Solver, allowing for sophisticated 3D tracking and object placement directly within the Flame environment.

While Flame is renowned for its speed in short-form commercial work, user experiences with the 2022.3 release highlighted some performance nuances:

: Provided more granular control for HDR color correction, specifically targeting hue, saturation, and luminance with greater precision. Performance and Reliability

: Allowed for real-time monitoring of color levels while grading directly in the viewport, improving the efficiency of HDR workflows.

: This was the first version to run natively on M-series chips, offering a massive performance boost for Mac-based artists who previously relied on Rosetta emulation.

“A senior Flame is getting paid way more. A large part of that is you're expected to directly work with clients, jam through work without handholding, be multidisciplinary with everything from audio to DI and delivery specs.” Reddit · r/vfx · 2 years ago Comparison with Later Versions