Autodesk Consulting Provides Linux Pipeline Implementation for Mudbox
Digital Sculpting and Texture Painting Software
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2009--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) has announced that DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.
(NASDAQ:DWA) and Sony Pictures Imageworks are integrating Autodesk
Mudbox software into their Linux-based production pipelines.
Autodesk Consulting’s custom development team worked collaboratively
with teams at Imageworks and DreamWorks to port the digital sculpting
and texture painting software to the Linux platform. Mudbox for Linux is
available through Autodesk
Consulting services.
“Mudbox was first developed as an integral part of WETA Digital’s film
production pipeline, putting the digital artist at the center of the
software’s design process,” explained Dave Rhodes, Autodesk vice
president, worldwide consulting services. “This enabled Mudbox to solve
key production challenges that other applications weren’t addressing. It
is an approach that Autodesk has remained faithful to by developing the
Linux version in collaboration with some of our leading film clients.”
“The Linux port is an exciting and essential element of getting the
Mudbox toolset integrated into our production pipeline at DreamWorks
Animation,” said Ed Leonard, CTO at DreamWorks Animation. “We applaud
our partners at Autodesk for their continual commitment to tool
innovation and their support of Linux as a first rate platform for high
end visual effects and animation.”
“Mudbox is a great tool for us in that it can combine sculpting and
texturing into a single workflow, which gives our artists more
flexibility in how they approach creating the art for our films,” said
Rob Bredow, CTO at Imageworks. “The Mudbox approach really fits into our
overall strategy of letting our artists create art using multiple areas
within our pipeline. Mudbox is more creatively satisfying and more
efficient, allowing us to put more on the screen.”
Autodesk Consulting offers custom engineering, support and consulting
operations serving the computer graphics industry. Drawing on extensive
production knowledge, the group’s developers and consultants provide
large feature film, visual effects and game development facilities with
custom technology, pipeline extensions, asset management solutions,
support and more.
“Cross-platform support is a key part of the Mudbox product strategy,”
added Stig Gruman, Autodesk vice president, Digital
Entertainment Group. “Earlier this year Autodesk shipped the first
version of the software for the Apple
Macintosh platform, and this development is a major step toward
offering Linux support to artists working in feature film production.”
About Autodesk Mudbox
Autodesk Mudbox software is a digital sculpting and texture painting
application that provides an organic, brush-based 3D modeling
experience. Designed by professional artists, the software combines a
highly intuitive user interface with a powerful creative toolset for
creating ultra-realistic 3D characters, engaging environments and
stylized props. Mudbox software has been used on many digital
entertainment projects, including “9,” “The Dark Knight” and “America’s
Army 3.” Watch a short Mudbox
demonstration video on Autodesk’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/autodesk.
For detailed product information, visit www.autodesk.com/mudbox.
Availability
Autodesk Mudbox software is currently available in English on the Linux,
Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Mudbox for the Linux platform
licenses can be purchased only through a custom contact with Autodesk
Consulting. Mudbox for Windows and Macintosh licenses can be
purchased through Autodesk software
resellers, at the Autodesk
online store and on Amazon.com.
About DreamWorks and Imageworks
DreamWorks Animation is a world-class animation company, renowned for
creating hit animated films, such as “Monsters vs. Aliens,” “Kung Fu
Panda” and “Shrek.” Sony Pictures Imageworks is a leading,
state-of-the-art visual effects and character animation company,
acclaimed for its work on numerous blockbuster movies, including “Cloudy
with a Chance of Meatballs,” “Spider-Man” and “Watchmen.”
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software for the
manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment
markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk
continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art software
to help customers experience their ideas digitally before they are
built. Fortune 100 companies -- as well as the last 14 Academy Award
winners for Best Visual Effects -- use Autodesk software
tools to design, visualize and simulate their ideas to save time and
money, enhance quality, and foster innovation for competitive advantage.
For additional information about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
Autodesk, AutoCAD and Mudbox are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA
and/or other countries. Academy Award is a registered trademark of the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 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.
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Autodesk, Inc.
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