Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about AdvantEdge:

Q.  Why not use the chroma-key software including with my editing application?

A.  You can!  Unfortunately, the composited output will simply not offer the fine details that your blue or green screen footage can offer.  Ultimatte AdvantEdge almost always surprises users when compared side-to-side with chroma-key software.  Fine hair detail, translucent glass, smoke, water, semi-transparent fabric, and shadows (seen in the image below) are only a few of the ways that Ultimatte AdvantEdge will shine when compared to chroma-key software.

      Take a look at the following example, which is a single frame from a standard definition production from Virtualsets.com.  It shows the amazing level of detail that can be achieved with subtle shadows on a good, but certainly not great blue screen.

      You can mouse-over the image to reveal the composited view.  As you can see, there is a fairly wide range of blue colors in the frame.  At the back of the blue screen, it is unevenly lit and gets dark.  Downstage (toward the bottom of the frame), the lights for the talent are making the blue floor much brighter.  The places to focus on the subtle shadows are near the floor and under the chairs.

      As you mouse-over the image, notice how the subtle shadows seen on the blue screen remain in the final composite.  Even those super-dark areas under the chairs composite well.  Even the most minimal shadows that are cast by the screen-right chair at the bottom of the frame come through on the final composite.  These are the details that the Ultimatte AdvantEdge plugin will allow you to achieve in your blue and green screen work.

Q.  I use both After Effects and Avid DS.  Do I need two copies of the plugin to do this?

A.  No!  This is another of the great features of the Ultimatte AdvantEdge licensing agreement.  One license can be used for all supported applications on one system.

Q.  I want to use the AdvantEdge software on both my PC and with Final Cut Pro on my Mac.  Can I do this?

A.  Yes.  The licensing agreement allows you to install the software on any computer.  Simply plug in the USB security key to activate the features of the Ultimatte software.  The software for the PC and the Mac uses the same USB security key.  Of course, only one computer can use the software at a time.  To use both your PC and your Mac simultaneously, you will need two licenses.

Q.  Since I plan to use AdvantEdge with more than one program, will I need to learn the differences in the Ultimatte interfaces from one application to the next?

A.  No!  The Ultimatte AdvantEdge plug-in has EXACTLY the same interface in all host applications.

Q.  Is AdvantEdge compatible with Intel Mac-based systems?

A.  Yes.  Check the "Compatible Editing Apps" page for all of the details.

Q.  How soon can we receive our copy/copies of Ultimatte AdvantEdge?

A.  Unlike most every other AdvantEdge reseller, we keep a supply on-hand.  We should be able to accommodate most next-day delivery requests.  We can even offer same-day service in the Los Angeles area!

Q.  What is the price for the Ultimatte AdvantEdge plugin?

A.  The MSRP is $1,495.  However, we knock more than $100 off of that price AND offer FREE shipping to the USA!  Our goal is to offer the lowest prices anywhere.  We believe that our current prices are the lowest anywhere.  Click here for our current prices.  If you find an authorized reseller offering Ultimatte AdvantEdge for a lower price and are ready to buy, please call or e-mail us before placing your order.  We will beat that price.  Guaranteed!

Q.  Do you offer volume discounts?

A.  Yes.  Please call or e-mail us for the details.

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