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AUGUST 17, 2006
Autodesk has launched its 3ds Max 9 software, the latest version of its
world-renowned 3D modeling, animation and rendering solution.
3ds Max 9 supports 64-bit technologies, providing digital artists with the
tools for next-generation games development, design visualizations, and film and
television visual effects production. It has been used to realize countless
breakthrough projects, including New York City's Freedom Tower, games such as
Assassin's Creed, Gears of War, Guild Wars and Mass Effect, and film
blockbusters such as Aeon Flux and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. 3ds Max
9 will be showcased at the Autodesk booth #1706 at SIGGRAPH 2006, August 1—3
at the Boston Convention Center.
Marc Petit, vice president, Autodesk's Media and Entertainment, said,
“Digital artists using 3ds Max 9 will gain improvements in core performance,
productivity and pipeline efficiency. 3ds Max 9 enables artists to manage the
increasing complexity of 3D data sets characteristic of next-generation game,
film, broadcast and design development.”
3ds Max 9 software's 64-bit architecture makes it easier to work with the
huge datasets required for next-generation digital content creation. Rendering
is also greatly improved with the mental ray 3.5 rendering core.
Autodesk helps 3D artists in game development, design visualization, film,
television, broadcast and graphic design focus on realizing their ideas without
being limited by production complexities. Autodesk's media and entertainment
3D product portfolio is comprised of Autodesk 3ds Max 9, Maya 8 (announced
separately) and VIZ 2007 animation, modeling and rendering software, as well as
Autodesk MotionBuilder 7.5 character animation software. Interoperability is
achieved between these products via Autodesk FBX, a free 3D file exchange
format.
Autodesk anticipates that 3ds Max 9 will be available in English in October
2006, and in additional languages in the future. The retail price for 3ds Max 9
software is $3,495.