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# Smoke Reviews
**Vendor:** Autodesk  
**Category:** [Video Effects Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-effects)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 11
## About Smoke
3D design, engineering, and entertainment software and services.




## Smoke Reviews
  ### 1. Smoke for Post Production

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Liam S. | Compositor, Motion Pictures and Film, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 15, 2016

**What do you like best about Smoke?**

There are good video editing capabilities found in programs such as Avid Media Composer and a strong compositing package similar to Nuke all rolled into one package. Added to this the node based features make this a strong and user friendly program for your post production needs.

**What do you dislike about Smoke?**

It can only be used on a single monitor and is a Mac only product. Its nice to have an edit suite and a compositing program all rolled into one but if you can then having 2 separate programs dedicated to each task might better.

**Recommendations to others considering Smoke:**

If possible or you can afford it then Nuke and Avid are 2 good programs for compositing and editing.

**What problems is Smoke solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Post production 

  ### 2. Smoke is Flame's baby brother

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 14, 2016

**What do you like best about Smoke?**

Smoke is the younger more sleek brother of Flame.  This being said at the price point it offers huge flexibility and versatility.  It offers many features that Flame provide at a fantastic price point.

**What do you dislike about Smoke?**

It is rather confusing and could be a more fully formed product.  It is not quite at Nuke's level of features or usability.

**Recommendations to others considering Smoke:**

If you are still using Flame then Smoke is a must have for doing smaller less intensive tasks.  It is easy to give to juniors to do cleanup or tracking that you wouldn't necessarily need a full Flame licences to do.

**What problems is Smoke solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is a good companion to Flame and offers additional benefits such as cost and flexibility.


## Smoke Discussions
  - [What is Smoke used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-smoke-used-for)

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## Smoke Features
**Additional Functionality**
- Metadata Management
- Version Control
- Collaboration Tools
- Rapid Creation
- Video Tagging
- Social Promotion
- Filtering
- Commenting/Notes
- Privacy Options
- Multi-Channel Marketing
- Mobile Screen Support
- Video Editing
- Live Streaming
- Inside the Video Search
- Brand Overlay
- Customizable Branding
- Presentation Streaming
- Alerts/Notifications
- Multimedia Support
- Real-Time Analytics
- Video Creation
- Content Library
- Screen Recording
- Closed Captions
- Image Library
- Website Analytics
- Video Archiving
- Video Support
- Customizable Templates
- Visual Analytics
- Drag & Drop
- Multi-Channel Distribution
- Workflow Management
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Engagement Tracking
- Multiple Format Support
- Labeling
- Social Media Integration
- API
- Single Sign On
- File Management
- Template Management
- Social Sharing
- Communication Management
- Tagging
- Search/Filter
- Generative AI
- SSL Security
- Video Streaming
- Reporting & Statistics
- Content Management
- AI Copilot
- Video Looping
- Video Management
- Activity Dashboard
- Reporting/Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Bulk Uploading

**Compatibility**
- Integrations
- Operating System
- Format Compatibility

**Functionality**
- Text Animation
- Rotoscoping
- Visual Effects
- Motion Tracking

**Project Management**
- Content Library
- Team Review

**Generative AI**
- AI Text-to-Image
- AI Text-to-Video
- AI Text-to-3D

**Agentic AI - Video Effects**
- Multi-step Planning

## Top Smoke Alternatives
  - [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (1,071 reviews)
  - [Nuke](https://www.g2.com/products/nuke/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (63 reviews)
  - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (310 reviews)