NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 3, 2009 - At SIGGRAPH 2009, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK)
debuted its Suites for Digital Entertainment Creation. The product Suites
gives artists, production facilities and educators access to more creative
tools at a cost savings of more than 35 percent*, when compared to
purchasing each product license separately. Used together, the products in
these Suites help artists increase creative capability and optimize
productivity.
"Autodesk is introducing affordable Suites of its popular 3D tools to
better help artists create innovative entertainment in today's tough
economic conditions," said Stig Gruman, vice president, Autodesk Digital
Entertainment Group. "The Suites significantly expand artists' capabilities
by providing them with an amazing range of creative tools - from
highly-detailed modeling and sculpting to advanced real-time animation - so
that they can tackle creative problems in new ways."
Autodesk is introducing the Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites and the
Autodesk Real-Time Animation Suites for commercial use. The company has
also launched the Autodesk Education Suite for Entertainment Creation for
postsecondary educators, and Autodesk Animation Academy 2010 for secondary
schools.
debuted its Suites for Digital Entertainment Creation. The product Suites
gives artists, production facilities and educators access to more creative
tools at a cost savings of more than 35 percent*, when compared to
purchasing each product license separately. Used together, the products in
these Suites help artists increase creative capability and optimize
productivity.
"Autodesk is introducing affordable Suites of its popular 3D tools to
better help artists create innovative entertainment in today's tough
economic conditions," said Stig Gruman, vice president, Autodesk Digital
Entertainment Group. "The Suites significantly expand artists' capabilities
by providing them with an amazing range of creative tools - from
highly-detailed modeling and sculpting to advanced real-time animation - so
that they can tackle creative problems in new ways."
Autodesk is introducing the Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites and the
Autodesk Real-Time Animation Suites for commercial use. The company has
also launched the Autodesk Education Suite for Entertainment Creation for
postsecondary educators, and Autodesk Animation Academy 2010 for secondary
schools.
Suites for Commercial Use
Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites
The flagship Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites offer customers a
choice of either Autodesk Maya 2010 or Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 software,
together with both Autodesk Mudbox 2010 and Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010
software. Mudbox helps artists to sculpt highly detailed models more
quickly and intuitively. MotionBuilder provides artists with a real-time
animation engine for more interactive creative feedback and efficient
handling of large amounts of animation data. With Autodesk FBX 2010 data
exchange technology, the Suites provide a cohesive, efficient pipeline. The
complementary toolsets enable artists to better handle tough production
challenges and achieve higher-quality results, more efficiently and
cost-effectively. For more information, visit
www.autodesk.com/entertainmentcreationsuites.
Autodesk Real-Time Animation Suites
The Autodesk Real-Time Animation Suites are designed for
animation-intensive productions. These Suites also offer a choice of either
Maya 2010 or 3ds Max 2010 software, in addition to MotionBuilder 2010
software. MotionBuilder
provides animators with a real-time 3D engine and specialized animation
toolset to more quickly and efficiently create, manipulate and process
large amounts of animation data. For more information, visit
www.autodesk.com/realtimeanimationsuites.
Suites for Educators
Autodesk Education Suite for Entertainment Creation
The Autodesk Education Suite for Entertainment Creation helps educators
prepare students for professional careers in the increasingly competitive
3D job market. The Suite includes access to flexible learning resources and
the same software used by top creative professionals: Maya 2010, 3ds Max
2010, MotionBuilder 2010, Mudbox 2010, Autodesk Softimage 2010 and Autodesk
SketchBook Pro 2010 software. The Suite is available for both institution
and student purchase. For more information, visit
www.autodesk.com/entertainmentsuite-edu.
Autodesk Animation Academy 2010
Autodesk Animation Academy 2010 helps inspire secondary school students to
explore careers in the arts, entertainment and visualization fields. The
Suite offers software and curriculum resources that enable students to
learn 3D technology while exploring new ways to visualize ideas. It
includes Maya 2010, 3ds Max 2010, MotionBuilder 2010, Mudbox 2010 and
SketchBook Pro 2010 software, as well as a Curriculum Resources DVD and
access to online community resources. Animation Academy is available
exclusively for secondary or high schools providing instruction for
teenagers aged 11-17. For more information, visit
www.autodesk.com/animationacademy.
Pricing and Availability
All four Digital Entertainment Creation Suites are expected to ship in
English for the Windows operating system during fall 2009. The Autodesk
suggested retail price (SRP) for the Entertainment Creation Suite is
US$4,995**. The Autodesk SRP for the Real-Time Animation Suite is
US$4,795**. Contact a local Authorized Education reseller for pricing
details on the Suites for educators.
Autodesk Subscription can be purchased for the Entertainment Creation Suite
at the Autodesk SRP of US$845**, and for the Real-Time Animation Suite at
the Autodesk SRP of US$825**. Autodesk Subscription with Gold Support can
be purchased for the Entertainment Creation Suite at the Autodesk SRP of
US$1,245**, and for the Real-Time Animation Suite at the Autodesk SRP of
US$1,210**. Autodesk Subscription services are also available for the
Education Suites. For more information about Autodesk Subscription, visit
www.autodesk.com/subscription.
* International savings may vary.
** International pricing may vary.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its
introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the
broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art Digital Prototyping solutions to
help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000
companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze
real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money,
enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about
Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
Autodesk, AutoCAD, FBX, Maya, MotionBuilder, Mudbox, SketchBook, Softimage
and 3ds Max are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc.,
and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other
countries. SIGGRAPH is a registered trademark of the Association of
Computing Machinery, Inc. All other brand names, product names or
trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right
to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice,
and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may
appear in this document.
© 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites
The flagship Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites offer customers a
choice of either Autodesk Maya 2010 or Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 software,
together with both Autodesk Mudbox 2010 and Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010
software. Mudbox helps artists to sculpt highly detailed models more
quickly and intuitively. MotionBuilder provides artists with a real-time
animation engine for more interactive creative feedback and efficient
handling of large amounts of animation data. With Autodesk FBX 2010 data
exchange technology, the Suites provide a cohesive, efficient pipeline. The
complementary toolsets enable artists to better handle tough production
challenges and achieve higher-quality results, more efficiently and
cost-effectively. For more information, visit
www.autodesk.com/entertainmentcreationsuites.
Autodesk Real-Time Animation Suites
The Autodesk Real-Time Animation Suites are designed for
animation-intensive productions. These Suites also offer a choice of either
Maya 2010 or 3ds Max 2010 software, in addition to MotionBuilder 2010
software. MotionBuilder
provides animators with a real-time 3D engine and specialized animation
toolset to more quickly and efficiently create, manipulate and process
large amounts of animation data. For more information, visit
www.autodesk.com/realtimeanimationsuites.
Suites for Educators
Autodesk Education Suite for Entertainment Creation
The Autodesk Education Suite for Entertainment Creation helps educators
prepare students for professional careers in the increasingly competitive
3D job market. The Suite includes access to flexible learning resources and
the same software used by top creative professionals: Maya 2010, 3ds Max
2010, MotionBuilder 2010, Mudbox 2010, Autodesk Softimage 2010 and Autodesk
SketchBook Pro 2010 software. The Suite is available for both institution
and student purchase. For more information, visit
www.autodesk.com/entertainmentsuite-edu.
Autodesk Animation Academy 2010
Autodesk Animation Academy 2010 helps inspire secondary school students to
explore careers in the arts, entertainment and visualization fields. The
Suite offers software and curriculum resources that enable students to
learn 3D technology while exploring new ways to visualize ideas. It
includes Maya 2010, 3ds Max 2010, MotionBuilder 2010, Mudbox 2010 and
SketchBook Pro 2010 software, as well as a Curriculum Resources DVD and
access to online community resources. Animation Academy is available
exclusively for secondary or high schools providing instruction for
teenagers aged 11-17. For more information, visit
www.autodesk.com/animationacademy.
Pricing and Availability
All four Digital Entertainment Creation Suites are expected to ship in
English for the Windows operating system during fall 2009. The Autodesk
suggested retail price (SRP) for the Entertainment Creation Suite is
US$4,995**. The Autodesk SRP for the Real-Time Animation Suite is
US$4,795**. Contact a local Authorized Education reseller for pricing
details on the Suites for educators.
Autodesk Subscription can be purchased for the Entertainment Creation Suite
at the Autodesk SRP of US$845**, and for the Real-Time Animation Suite at
the Autodesk SRP of US$825**. Autodesk Subscription with Gold Support can
be purchased for the Entertainment Creation Suite at the Autodesk SRP of
US$1,245**, and for the Real-Time Animation Suite at the Autodesk SRP of
US$1,210**. Autodesk Subscription services are also available for the
Education Suites. For more information about Autodesk Subscription, visit
www.autodesk.com/subscription.
* International savings may vary.
** International pricing may vary.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its
introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the
broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art Digital Prototyping solutions to
help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000
companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze
real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money,
enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about
Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
Autodesk, AutoCAD, FBX, Maya, MotionBuilder, Mudbox, SketchBook, Softimage
and 3ds Max are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc.,
and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other
countries. SIGGRAPH is a registered trademark of the Association of
Computing Machinery, Inc. All other brand names, product names or
trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right
to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice,
and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may
appear in this document.
© 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
