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New Version Makes Working With Complex Scenes Easier Than Ever Before
3Dup.com - August 07, 2007 - 01:43
Autodesk, Inc. announced Autodesk 3ds Max 2008 software, the latest version of its out-of-the-box solution for 3D modeling, animation and rendering. 3ds Max 2008 enables artists and designers to overcome challenges associated with large and complex 3D datasets. The software has been used to create numerous notable projects, including visualizations for the EMI Records building in London, the Mass Effect game and the Grindhouse movie.
"Autodesk 3ds Max 2008 provides an ideal environment for creating the complex 3D content demanded by today’s game, design visualization, film, and television industries," said Marc Petit, Autodesk Media & Entertainment senior vice president. "3ds Max 2008 dramatically improves artists’ productivity, enabling them to quickly achieve higher levels of visual sophistication through innovative modeling and interactive rendering capabilities." Neversoft Entertainment used 3ds Max to create Tony Hawk’s Project 8, the premier next-generation version of a Tony Hawk title. "Autodesk 3ds Max let us quickly visualize our work as it would appear in the game engine," explained Nolan Nelson, character art director at the facility. This kept our creative momentum flowing and allowed us to produce the most advanced characters possible for the title." Robert Stava, creative director at 3D Media Group and 3ds Max 2008 beta tester said, "Autodesk 3ds Max 2008 quickly became a standard part of our production pipeline. With many of our architectural design projects tipping the scales at millions of polygons, 3ds Max 2008 software’s improved handling of complex data is a very welcome addition." 3D Media Group recently used 3ds Max to create visualizations for the Fulton Street Transit Center in New York City, the Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi and the New Songdo City in Korea. Highlights of 3ds Max 2008 Improved viewing and handling of large complex scenes:
Autodesk anticipates that 3ds Max 2008 will be available in English in October 2007. The Autodesk suggested retail price for 3ds Max 2008 software is US$3,495. The Autodesk suggested retail price to upgrade from 3ds Max 9 to 3ds Max 2008 is US$795. [International pricing may vary]. Subscription is available for purchase simultaneously with the product purchase or upgrade. The Autodesk suggested retail price for 3ds Max Subscription is US $495 per year. Subscription customers qualify for access to the latest software updates, valuable product extensions and e-learning materials. More Information at: www.autodesk.com - Images Courtesy of Epic Games |