NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 3, 2009 - At SIGGRAPH 2009, the world's largest annual
computer graphics convention, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has unveiled
several initiatives to provide entertainment customers with greater
creative capability, value and efficiency in their pipelines. Autodesk is
also hosting an extensive Virtual SIGGRAPH event on the AREA, its online
community for digital entertainment and visualization - enabling customers
around the world with limited time and travel budgets to participate.
New Suites for Digital Entertainment Creation: Offering More than 35
Percent* in Savings
o Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites: Ideal for handling tough
production challenges, these suites include a choice of either Autodesk
Maya 2010 software or Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 software, in addition to
Autodesk Mudbox 2010 and Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010 software.
o Autodesk Real-Time Animation Suites: Designed for animation-intensive
productions, these suites include a choice of either Maya 2010 or 3ds Max
2010, in addition to MotionBuilder 2010.
o 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,
Maya 2010, 3ds Max 2010, MotionBuilder 2010, Mudbox 2010, Autodesk
Softimage 2010 and Autodesk SketchBook Pro 2010 software. Available for
both institution and student purchase.
o Autodesk Animation Academy 2010 Suite: The suite offers software and
curriculum that helps secondary school students learn 3D technology while
exploring new ways to visualize ideas. It includes 3ds Max 2010, Maya 2010,
MotionBuilder 2010, Mudbox 2010 and SketchBook Pro 2010 software, as well
as a Curriculum Resources DVD and access to online community resources.
*International savings may vary.
computer graphics convention, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has unveiled
several initiatives to provide entertainment customers with greater
creative capability, value and efficiency in their pipelines. Autodesk is
also hosting an extensive Virtual SIGGRAPH event on the AREA, its online
community for digital entertainment and visualization - enabling customers
around the world with limited time and travel budgets to participate.
New Suites for Digital Entertainment Creation: Offering More than 35
Percent* in Savings
o Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suites: Ideal for handling tough
production challenges, these suites include a choice of either Autodesk
Maya 2010 software or Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 software, in addition to
Autodesk Mudbox 2010 and Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010 software.
o Autodesk Real-Time Animation Suites: Designed for animation-intensive
productions, these suites include a choice of either Maya 2010 or 3ds Max
2010, in addition to MotionBuilder 2010.
o 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,
Maya 2010, 3ds Max 2010, MotionBuilder 2010, Mudbox 2010, Autodesk
Softimage 2010 and Autodesk SketchBook Pro 2010 software. Available for
both institution and student purchase.
o Autodesk Animation Academy 2010 Suite: The suite offers software and
curriculum that helps secondary school students learn 3D technology while
exploring new ways to visualize ideas. It includes 3ds Max 2010, Maya 2010,
MotionBuilder 2010, Mudbox 2010 and SketchBook Pro 2010 software, as well
as a Curriculum Resources DVD and access to online community resources.
*International savings may vary.
Launch of Autodesk Maya 2010: One Maya. More Value.
o Autodesk Maya 2010 is a single, integrated and affordable offering that
includes advanced simulation and matchmoving capabilities,
high-dynamic-range compositing and network rendering.
o Maya 2010 unifies the Autodesk Maya Complete 2009 and Autodesk Maya
Unlimited 2009 feature sets.
o Maya 2010 also includes Maya Composite and Autodesk MatchMover, five
mental ray for Maya Batch nodes (requires a network license) and Autodesk
Backburner render queue manager.
o Maya Complete 2009 and Maya Unlimited 2009 customers with current
Subscription are entitled to the Maya 2010 release.
Launch of Autodesk Softimage 2010 Software
o Autodesk Softimage 2010 features an optimized Softimage GigaCore III
architecture and an expanded and customizable Interactive Creative
Environment (ICE) system.
o Autodesk has also integrated the Face Robot facial rigging and animation
toolset into Softimage 2010.
Launch of Autodesk Mudbox 2010 Software
o Autodesk Mudbox 2010 digital sculpting and painting software makes it
easier for artists to use Mudbox alongside professional creative tools such
as Adobe Photoshop software, Maya, 3ds Max and Softimage.
o The software features new creative tools and workflows, and a software
development kit (SDK) that enables production teams to more easily
customize and integrate Mudbox into production pipelines.
Launch of Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010 Software
o Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010 real-time 3D character animation software
offers faster overall performance, expanded real-time physics capabilities
and productivity-enhancing animation workflows.
Launch of Connection Extension for Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds
Max Design 2010
o Delivers new levels of interoperability - based on intelligent data
workflows - with design packages from Autodesk and certain third parties.
o Will be available for download to 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design customers on
Autodesk Subscription. Not sold separately.
Virtual SIGGRAPH on the AREA, Autodesk's Digital Entertainment and
Visualization Community
o Free MasterClasses, live video streaming from Autodesk's SIGGRAPH booth
(2201) and other exclusive web content.
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, Face Robot, MatchMover, 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. mental ray is a registered trademark of mental
images GmbH licensed for use by Autodesk, Inc. 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.
o Autodesk Maya 2010 is a single, integrated and affordable offering that
includes advanced simulation and matchmoving capabilities,
high-dynamic-range compositing and network rendering.
o Maya 2010 unifies the Autodesk Maya Complete 2009 and Autodesk Maya
Unlimited 2009 feature sets.
o Maya 2010 also includes Maya Composite and Autodesk MatchMover, five
mental ray for Maya Batch nodes (requires a network license) and Autodesk
Backburner render queue manager.
o Maya Complete 2009 and Maya Unlimited 2009 customers with current
Subscription are entitled to the Maya 2010 release.
Launch of Autodesk Softimage 2010 Software
o Autodesk Softimage 2010 features an optimized Softimage GigaCore III
architecture and an expanded and customizable Interactive Creative
Environment (ICE) system.
o Autodesk has also integrated the Face Robot facial rigging and animation
toolset into Softimage 2010.
Launch of Autodesk Mudbox 2010 Software
o Autodesk Mudbox 2010 digital sculpting and painting software makes it
easier for artists to use Mudbox alongside professional creative tools such
as Adobe Photoshop software, Maya, 3ds Max and Softimage.
o The software features new creative tools and workflows, and a software
development kit (SDK) that enables production teams to more easily
customize and integrate Mudbox into production pipelines.
Launch of Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010 Software
o Autodesk MotionBuilder 2010 real-time 3D character animation software
offers faster overall performance, expanded real-time physics capabilities
and productivity-enhancing animation workflows.
Launch of Connection Extension for Autodesk 3ds Max 2010 and Autodesk 3ds
Max Design 2010
o Delivers new levels of interoperability - based on intelligent data
workflows - with design packages from Autodesk and certain third parties.
o Will be available for download to 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design customers on
Autodesk Subscription. Not sold separately.
Virtual SIGGRAPH on the AREA, Autodesk's Digital Entertainment and
Visualization Community
o Free MasterClasses, live video streaming from Autodesk's SIGGRAPH booth
(2201) and other exclusive web content.
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, Face Robot, MatchMover, 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. mental ray is a registered trademark of mental
images GmbH licensed for use by Autodesk, Inc. 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.
