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Vienna-tec: Autodesk Presents CAD Product-Development Solutions in Vienna
The company will demonstrate digital prototyping in Hall A, Stand A0315.
Autodesk Introduces Powerful Enhancements to Its Visual Effects and Finishing Systems
Autodesk today announced enhancements for the Autodesk Smoke 2009 finishing and effects system and the 2009 versions of the Autodesk Inferno, Autodesk Flame and Autodesk Flint visual effects systems.
Boris FX Releases Final Effects Complete 5 Sparks
As it did with Continuum Complete, Boris is releasing a Sparks version of the Final Effects Complete filter collection.
Autodesk Becomes a Citrix Alliance Partner
With "Citrix Ready" certification for AutoCAD Map 3D 2009, Autodesk is optimizing its geospatial solutions for utilities, telecommunications companies, and government agencies.
Autodesk Reports Record Revenue for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2009
Revenue rose 18 percent to US$620 million.
Autodesk Maya Selected as Animation Platform for the New Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV Series and Feature Film
Lucasfilm Ltd. and Lucasfilm Animation are using Autodesk Maya from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) to bring the forthcoming television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars to life.
Autodesk Inventor Plastic Features
Autodesk offers a free preview version of software designed specifically for plastic-part construction.
Beijing 2008: Autodesk Technology Enhances the Olympic Experience for Millions
Autodesk software was used to visualize the Bird’s Nest stadium and create Olympic mascots and television content.
Autodesk Acquires ecscad Electrical Engineering Software from Mensch und Maschine Group
The agreement expands Autodesk’s range of electrical engineering software solutions.
Autodesk Celebrates the Tenth Anniversary of Maya, Its 3D Software for Entertainment
Many unforgettable digital creatures and characters, from Yoda and Gollum to King Kong and the Hulk, were brought to life using Autodesk Maya software. Join Autodesk, Inc. in celebrating Maya’s tenth anniversary.
Autodesk Releases Animation Academy 2009 for Secondary Schools
Autodesk, Inc. has launched Animation Academy 2009. The latest version of the visual-communications learning program is aimed at secondary schools worldwide.
SIGGRAPH: Autodesk Introduces Toxik 2009
At SIGGRAPH, Autodesk launched Toxik 2009, the new version of its Toxik VFX software. The compositing package supports feature-film production and adds tools for stereoscopic production and set extension.
SIGGRAPH: Autodesk Celebrates 10 Years of Maya and a New Version
The new version offers stereoscopic production, nParticles simulation, and powerful animation and productivity tools. It also promises higher productivity, an optimized workflow, and new creative possibilities.
SIGGRAPH Video: Autodesk Announces Maya
Autodesk product manager Rob Hoffmann announced the new Maya 2009 at a press conference. We filmed his presentation.
SIGGRAPH: MotionBuilder 2009 Announced for October
The new software version offers a toolset for real-time simulation and expanded interactivity for director-driven virtual cinematography and animation-intensive productions.
SIGGRAPH: Extensions for 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design 2009
The first release of extensions for 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design is available to participants in the Autodesk Subscription program.
SIGGRAPH: Stitcher Unlimited 2009 and ImageModeler 2009 Announced
At SIGGRAPH, Autodesk announced the first versions of Stitcher Unlimited 2009 and ImageModeler 2009 as part of its product portfolio. The solutions originally came from developer Realviz, whose assets Autodesk acquired in early May of this year.
Autodesk Student Design Challenge Honors the Most Creative Planning and Design Ideas
The winners have been selected: Autodesk has honored the best ideas from creative young talent around the world. In the Autodesk Student Design Challenge, students in architecture and civil engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial design, and 3D animation had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills. Entries came from countries including Poland, the United States, China, and Italy. Different concepts, influences, and working methods produced remarkable results. Germany’s Roland Cernat won first prize in the Industrial Design and Sustainable Design categories.
Autodesk Introduces Mudbox 2009
Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has introduced Autodesk Mudbox 2009. The software is aimed at 3D modelers and texture artists working on entertainment and design projects. Mudbox combines an intuitive user interface with powerful tools for creating highly detailed 3D models. The software gives 3D artists greater creative freedom without requiring them to worry about technical details. Mudbox has already been used to create characters for successful films and games, including Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Mist and Mass Effect.
Autodesk at SIGGRAPH 2008 in Los Angeles: On Site and Virtually at the-area.com
At SIGGRAPH 2008, Autodesk is presenting the latest versions of its 3D software and compositing tools, along with the newest versions of the recently acquired Autodesk ImageModeler and Autodesk Stitcher solutions. An Autodesk FBX Technical Talk will explain how FBX can simplify workflows. Autodesk is also organizing master classes, international product demonstrations and an Education Summit for 3D instructors and lecturers.
Autodesk at Games Convention
Whether Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, mobile gaming or PC, almost all contain something from Autodesk Media & Entertainment. Software such as Maya and 3ds Max, as well as MotionBuilder and Mudbox, are preferred development tools.
Hands-On Game Development and Industry Gurus Live
Autodesk Media & Entertainment is organising an exclusive roadshow with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) in cooperation with Wacom. Tom Jones, the renowned head of the Environment Team, will provide a detailed insight into the making of Heavenly Sword, the successful game title for the Sony Playstation.
In addition to the roadshow, Autodesk is offering VIP masterclasses on the morning before the events. Well-known character artists such as 3ds Max guru Grayson Charlson of Sony On-line Entertainment lead the classes and show how the Autodesk solutions 3ds Max and Maya are used for 3D modelling and animation.
Alongside this highlight, demos of 3ds Max and Maya, Mudbox 3D Sculpting, Autodesk MotionBuilder for character animation, Autodesk Human IK and Autodesk Kynapse Middleware will also be offered.
The roadshow starts in Paris on July 7 and ends in Warsaw on July 18. In between, Autodesk and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe invite visitors to Frankfurt am Main on July 16. The VIP masterclasses begin at 9:00, and the main event with Tom Jones begins at 14:00. The event takes place at the coconclub at Carl-Benz-Str. 21, Frankfurt am Main.
The Big Screen for Everyone – RTT Presents RTT DirectAutoCAD Conversion Tool
Until now, high-end visualization solutions such as RTT DeltaGen were used almost exclusively by larger companies. The new RTT DirectAutoCAD conversion tool changes that, allowing smaller architecture and design studios to use the industry-leading RTT DeltaGen visualization software. The tool will be available shortly, optionally bundled with RTT DeltaGen 8.0.
Autodesk Invites Attendees to an Afternoon with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Autodesk Media & Entertainment is organizing an exclusive roadshow with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe in cooperation with Wacom. Tom Jones, the respected head of the Environment Team, will offer a detailed look at the making of the successful PlayStation title Heavenly Sword. The German event takes place in Frankfurt on 16 July.
Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Moldflow
For a total of US$297 million, Autodesk is acquiring the US company specializing in plastic injection-molding simulation, further expanding its digital prototyping strategy.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 18: ViewCube Navigation & SteeringWheels Navigation
The final part of our 3ds Max 2009 Design series covers ViewCube Navigation and SteeringWheels Navigation.
Autodesk at AMB in Stuttgart
Autodesk will present its digital-prototyping solutions in Hall 4, stand B12.
Appiani and Autodesk Develop 3D Software for Architects
Autodesk expands the component library of its architecture and construction solutions.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 17: Spline Mapping
Today's installment of our 3ds Max Design 2009 video tutorial covers spline mapping.
Architecture symposium Revit Architecture and 3ds Max Design
Autodesk and Mensch und Maschine will be presenting the new Autodesk Revit Architecture 2009 with customised industry solutions at the Architecture Day.
The Autodesk Revit platform for Building Information Modelling is a complete architectural
complete architectural planning and documentation system. It supports the entire construction project workflow, including design, drawings and component lists. From body model and conceptual studies to the most detailed construction drawings. Autodesk Revit provides the project team with all the tools to ensure high productivity, good coordination and high quality.
Participation in the information event is free of charge and does not involve any further obligations. However, in order to facilitate the organisation, please register by Friday, 20.06.08.
Agenda:
14:30 - 15:00 - Reception and welcome
15:00 - 15:30 - The manufacturer Autodesk in the architecture market
15:30 - 16:30 - Revit Architecture - The new version - live demo
16:45 - 17:15 - AutoCAD in architecture with AutoCAD Architecture
17:15 - 17:30 - CAD in building services engineering with AutoCAD MEP
17:30 - 18:00 - Virtual walk-through of the building in 3D stereo
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 16: mental ray Render Elements
This is part 16 of our 3ds Max 2009 Design tutorial series. Today's topic is mental ray Render Elements.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 15: mental ray Proxy Objects
Today, mental ray Proxy Objects are the focus of our online video tutorial about 3ds Max 2009 Design.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 14: Enhanced Accessibility of Production Shaders
Today's 3ds Max video special focuses on enhanced accessibility of production shaders.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 13: Review Enhancements
Our successful video tutorial series continues today with Part 13. This time, it covers Review Enhancements.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 12: Render Final Gather and Global Illumination
This time, Render Final Gather and Global Illumination are covered in our 3ds Max 2009 Design video tutorial.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 11: Character Animation
Today's 3ds Max 2009 Design tutorial delivers in-depth knowledge about Pivot Rotation, the Hands Like Feet option, Mirror Animation options and Triangle Neck.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 10: EFBX Import/Export & Mudbox Interoperability
Where are the remaining sticking points in 3ds Max 2009 Design? Today's video workshop on FBX import/export and Mudbox interoperability reveals them.
weltenbauer. Learning Day at Games Academy
Games Academy Learning Day - From 13:00, Autodesk's Nick Jovic will show at Games Academy what an effective MotionBuilder workflow looks like in a game-development environment. Retargeting, pose-to-pose and keyframe animation, mocap processing and storyboarding are topics that save a great deal of time in everyday work. Particularly in combination with Maya or 3ds Max.
In a second part, Endorphin from Natural Motion will be presented in detail. Endorphin is the same technology that enables natural character reactions in GTA IV. In Endorphin, it is used to generate animations.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 9: Edit Soft Selection
This installment of our video tutorial on the new features in 3ds Max 2009 focuses on Edit Soft Selection.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 8: Composite Map and Color Correction Map
Composite Map and Color Correction Map are the focus of our 3ds Max Design special, which can be viewed here.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 7: Photometric Lighting Enhancements
Photometric lighting enhancements are the focus of today's 3ds Max Design 2009 training.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 6: ProMaterials
Part 6 of the 3ds Max Design 2009 video tutorial covers ProMaterials.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 5: Revit Interoperability
Part 5 of our 3ds Max Design 2009 series focuses on Revit interoperability.
Lichtblick 4D 3ds Max Design 2009 at Architecture Day 2008
Top-Class Building Planning, Architectural Visualisation and Cost Planning.
Efficient, simple, easy to learn, extremely productive and economical.
Agenda:
13:00: Admission
13:45: Welcome / Lichtblick 4D
14:00: Autodesk Revit Architecture 2009 - The Architectural Software of the Future
15:00: MuM Construction Cost Planning: Reliable and Fast Cost Planning in Building Construction
16:00: Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 - Architectural Visualisation at the Highest Level
17:00: Revit Architecture in the Everyday Work of an Architectural Practice
17:30: Come Together
18:00: End of the Event
Image Gallery: Screenshots from 3ds Max Design 2009
To accompany our ongoing 3ds Max Design 2009 video tutorials, we have posted a series of screenshots that reveal a great deal about the software's interface.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 4: Enhanced Per-Object Render Settings
Today's 3ds Max Design 2009 tutorial focuses on enhanced per-object render settings.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 3: Reveal Workflow
The third part of our video tutorial on 3ds Max Design 2009 focuses on the Reveal workflow.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 2: Exposure Part 2
After yesterday's first part of our video tutorial on 3ds Max Design 2009 was well received, we continue the series today.
Video: 3ds Max Design Tutorial Part 1: Exposure Part 1
Starting today, DP is launching an 18-part video tutorial series on 3ds Max Design. A new video will be posted each day. Today’s topic is Exposure Part 1.
Autodesk Presents Its NAB Innovations
In cooperation with Dreamwalks, the manufacturer is touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland under the motto “peek on postNAB 2008.” Today’s stop is Munich.
Creative Animation Day 2008
The CAT sales team organises presentations and discussions on the latest Autodesk media & entertainment solutions. The motto: "Are you still drawing or visualising?" with AutoCAD Architecture and 3ds Max Design, Character Animation with Maya, Motionbuilder and 3ds Max, Compositing with Combustion and Toxik, "Hands on" area
An agenda of the presentations and speakers will be sent out by e-mail after registration. A workstation CAD graphics card PNY Quadro FX 3500 will be raffled off as the main prize among all participants.
Autodesk Plans to Acquire Moldflow
With the Moldflow acquisition, Autodesk is extending its digital-prototyping strategy into the plastic-parts market.
Video: 3ds Max User Interface – New Features Part 9
The 3ds Max user interface has changed. In the final part of our Max special, we introduce the new interface and conclude our series on Autodesk's new 3ds Max 2009.
Video: 3ds Max Navigation Tools – New Features Part 8
In the penultimate part of our video special on 3ds Max 2009, we look at the navigation tools.
Video: 3ds Max Production Shaders – New Features Part 7
The seventh part of the 3ds Max series focuses on shaders.
Video: 3ds Max mental ray – New Features, Part 6
The sixth part of our English 3ds Max series on new features covers working with mental ray.
Autodesk Live Tour in May
Autodesk Wants to Reach Architects and Is Launching a Roadshow in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Blue Ridge Numerics Becomes Autodesk Preferred Industry Partner
The collaboration adds additional functions to Autodesk Inventor.
Autodesk Acquires REALVIZ Assets, Developer of Image-Based Content Software
The acquisition strengthens Autodesk's position in 2D and 3D design innovation.
Autodesk systems support studio expansion
Broadcasters and postproduction studios describe using Autodesk visual-effects and finishing systems to expand their work.
NAB 2008: More Autodesk at NAB
Autodesk is showing current visual-effects, finishing, color-grading, and 3D-animation systems at NAB in Las Vegas through 17 April 2008.
NAB 2008: Autodesk Updates VFX and Finishing Systems
New creative tools, expanded format support, and workflow improvements lead the 2009 releases.
NAB 2008: Autodesk Uses April 14 to 17 for Product Presentations
The company is showing the latest versions of its visual effects, finishing and colour grading systems, as well as 3D animation software. With more than 1,600 exhibitors from around the world, NAB is the largest trade show in this field.
Autodesk Again Achieves Record Revenue in the Fourth Quarter
Revenue Rose by 20 Percent to 599 Million US Dollars
Autodesk Enables Digital Prototyping for Every Company
Autodesk presents the new 2009 product versions for mechanics and mechanical engineering.
Autodesk Increases AutoCAD Productivity
New user interface and greater operating efficiency for better drawing and design
Autodesk Inventor Days 2008
More than 140 events will present Autodesk's new 2009 product versions.
3ds Max Design 2009 targets visualisation
Autodesk presents 3ds Max Design 2009 in Germany, with new rendering, lighting-analysis and interoperability tools.
ICIDO Demonstrates Virtual Product Development
RapidX at Digital Factory in Hanover demonstrates the path from a digital forklift model to a physical product.
Autodesk Opens Student Design Challenge
The Autodesk Student Design Challenge recognises creative planning and design concepts from students.
Autodesk provides the open-source community with a new FDO provider for MS SQL Server 2008
Autodesk will make its Feature Data Object (FDO) provider for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 available to the open-source community.
Weltenbauer presents current software
Weltenbauer presents software news at the information day in Wiesbaden and at the Autodesk stand at the ACS Congress. Max, Maya with extensions, Combustion 2008, Unity3D for game development for the Wii and the brand-new Quest3D 4.0, PlugIn´s such as Speedtree and workflows specifically for architecture - for example with Vue or Quest3D.
Autodesk Tools Power Oscar-Nominated Work
Visual-effects Oscar winner The Golden Compass was created using Autodesk technology.
Autodesk at Hannover Messe
From April 21 to 25, Autodesk and its partners will present the new versions of their product range at the leading Digital Factory trade fair, held as part of Hannover Messe 2008. Digital Prototyping is the focus this year. The Autodesk Inventor 3D design solution and the Autodesk Productstream Professional PDM system, which form the basis for digital product development, will be shown. In addition, Autodesk will show products including Autodesk AliasStudio, Autodesk Showcase and AutodCAD Mechanical, which – depending on the company-specific product-development process – can cover design, visualisation and the creation of manufacturing documents.
Secure a copy of the “DPWorkshop 3ds Max” special issue now
Anyone who still wants to secure a copy of the "DPWorkshop 3ds Max" special issue should hurry; only a few copies remain. Anyone who can no longer find one at the newsstand can still order online.
Autodesk receives technical Oscar for Maya Fluid Effects system
The developers of Maya’s Fluid Effects system were honoured with the Technical Achievement Awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Autodesk announced this today. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences annually presents the well-known Oscar film award. Maya’s Fluid Effects system enables artists to create realistic animations of liquids and gases. Novel simulation methods provide greater accuracy and rapid processing, while a unique scripting language also enables work with volumetric data.
Autodesk presents Maya 2008 Extension 2
Autodesk Maya 2008 Extension 2 software is expected to be available for download in March 2008 to Subscription users of Maya Complete 2008 and Maya Unlimited 2008 Autodesk with Gold Support. Extension 2 will not be sold separately.
Autodesk reduces price of Maya Unlimited
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced a price reduction for Maya Unlimited. Autodesk’s recommended retail price for a new Maya Unlimited (Standalone) licence was reduced from
Maya Unlimited price falls as Extension 2 arrives
Autodesk cuts Maya Unlimited pricing and announces Maya 2008 Extension 2 with modelling, UV and Maya Muscle improvements.
Autodesk intends to acquire Kynogon SA, the market leader in artificial-intelligence middleware for use in video games
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Kynogon SA. Kynogon SA is privately held and produces the Kynapse AI middleware. Further details of the agreement were not disclosed.
ARRI and CinePostproduction Expand Lustre Use
ARRI Film & TV and CinePostproduction have expanded their Autodesk Lustre color-grading installations.
Autodesk provides free access to AliasStudio design tool
Not least, design determines the success of a product today. Whether functional, futuristic, retro or classically simple: every designer needs specialised and flexible tools to develop, present and produce their designs. So that young people can realise their creative ideas, Autodesk is now offering all students, teachers and lecturers free access to the comprehensive AliasStudio design tool on its Student Community web platform at www.students.autodesk.de.
Autodesk Splits 3ds Max 2009 into Two Editions
Autodesk has announced 3ds Max 2009 for entertainment artists and the new 3ds Max Design 2009 for architecture and visualization.
IMAGINA: Opticore workflow on video
At IMAGINA, Autodesk showed a workflow using Opticore software, which they bought last year. We captured some highlights of the realtime visualisation software for the automotive field on video.
IMAGINA: Video interview with Autodesk head Patrick Jocelyn
At Imagina in Monaco, the DP team met Patrick Jocelyn, Director EMEA at Autodesk Media and Entertainment, for an interview.
Franke Named “Inventor of the Month”
In November 2007, Autodesk named Franke GmbH “Inventor of the Month.” Each month, Autodesk honors a user of Autodesk Inventor somewhere in the world for outstanding engineering achievements and innovations.
Autodesk Tools Power Major Game Productions
Recent releases including Assassin’s Creed, Mass Effect, Call of Duty 4 and Uncharted were developed with Autodesk production tools.
Dozens of Christmas-Season Blockbusters Created with Autodesk Technology (Continued)
Leading post-production studios used software solutions from Autodesk Media & Entertainment to create more than 25 films this Christmas season.
Dozens of Christmas-Season Blockbusters Created with Autodesk Technology
Leading post-production studios used software solutions from Autodesk Media & Entertainment to create more than 25 films this Christmas season.
Autodesk Tools Drive Beowulf’s 3D Production
Sony Pictures Imageworks created the stereoscopic film with Maya and MotionBuilder for animation, performance capture and layout.
Autodesk Data Management Days 2008
Autodesk wants to inform small and medium-sized mechanical-engineering companies in particular about the advantages of Product Data Management. To this end, the company is offering seminars entitled "Data Management Days".
Autodesk previews Toxik on Mac
Autodesk plans to show a technology preview of Toxik running on Mac at Macworld in San Francisco.
Autodesk and RIB Announce Strategic Partnership
Autodesk Inc. and RIB Software AG have announced a strategic partnership. The aim of the cooperation is to combine Autodesk's leading technologies for building data modelling with RIB's cost-management solutions.
Autodesk Presents Maya Muscle Functionality for Maya 2008
The muscle-and-skin system, recently purchased from Comet Digital, LLC, allows artists to generate lifelike skin movements. The toolset interacts with the Maya architecture and fits into the workflow. It can be used alone, together with other Maya features or modified by the user for their needs.
Brazil Rendering System 2 Available
Manufacturer Splutterfisch announced that the next version of the renderer for Autodesk 3ds Max and VIZ is now available.
Maya 2008 and 3ds Max 2008 Now Shipping
Autodesk has begun shipping Maya 2008 and 3ds Max 2008 through resellers and online channels.
Autodesk Celebrates Its 3D Community
Computer graphics community celebrates with 3December events from Autodesk