Adobe Ultra
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| Adobe Ultra | |
|---|---|
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 Adobe Ultra CS3 on Windows XP | |
| Developer(s) | Adobe Systems |
| Stable release | CS3 (3.0)
/ July 2, 2007 |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Type | Video editing software |
| License | Proprietary |
Adobe Ultra is a discontinued vector keying application, helping produce blue-screen/green-screen effects for video (although the background can actually be any color). Ultra performs complex image analysis to produce high quality chroma-key effects in less than ideal lighting environments. Ultra also included virtual set technology, which allows the keying of a subject into an animated virtual 3D environment.
Since its discontinuation as a standalone product, the functionalities of Ultra have been incorporated into other Adobe products, namely Adobe Visual Communicator (since 2007), Adobe Premiere Elements (since 2008), and Adobe Premiere Pro (since 2010).
Ultra was previously known as Serious Magic Ultra Key, and was acquired when Adobe purchased Serious Magic Inc. in 2006. Unlike many of the other applications in the Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Ultra only runs on the Windows operating system.
