Enhancements to the Software Help Artists Work More Efficiently
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Autodesk, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ADSK) has launched Autodesk Softimage 7.5 software for visual effects
and game production. With this release, Autodesk has renamed the SOFTIMAGE|XSI
software -- acquired from Avid Technology, Inc. -- Autodesk Softimage. The 7.5
version offers timesaving new features, such as UV unfolding technology, a
multithreaded Syflex cloth simulator and an integrated mental ray 3.7+
renderer. Artists have used Softimage to create numerous movies, commercials
and video games, including the Oscar-winning film "Happy Feet," Coca Cola's
"Heist" Super Bowl ad, and the "Fable II" video game.
"Our mission at Autodesk is to deliver integrated pipelines for digital
entertainment creation and Softimage is an important addition to our
portfolio," said Marc Petit, Autodesk Media & Entertainment senior vice
president. "It has been three months since we acquired substantially all of
the assets of Softimage and its integration into Autodesk is going extremely
well. The team has kept Softimage 7.5 on plan and it has shipped without
delay. We remain committed to delivering solid future releases of the
software."
Key New Features in Autodesk Softimage 7.5
UV Unfolding Technology: Softimage now features UV unfolding technology
that enables artists to unwrap polygon models with just a few clicks. This
technology works well on complex organic models, which would be difficult to
unwrap manually. Softimage 7.5 also provides UV editing tools that help
artists quickly create and edit UV maps.
mental ray 3.7+: Version 3.7+ of the mental ray renderer is now integrated
into Softimage 7.5. Highlights include improvements to binary space
partitioning for faster render times, multiple final gathering refinement
passes and new motion-based displacement. These enhancements help users create
high-fidelity images faster than ever before.
Multithreaded Syflex Cloth Simulator: The production-proven cloth
simulator in Softimage is now multithreaded, enabling artists to use the cores
on their machine to iterate faster.
Scene Compatibility with Version 7.0: Scenes saved in Softimage 7.5 will
load into Softimage 7.0.
For more information about Autodesk Softimage 7.5, visit
http://www.autodesk.com/softimage.
Pricing and Availability
Version 7.5 of Autodesk Softimage (formerly SOFTIMAGE|XSI Essentials) and
Autodesk Softimage Advanced (formerly SOFTIMAGE|XSI Advanced) are now
available. The Autodesk suggested retail price for Softimage 7.5 (Windows) is
US$2,995* and $4,695* for Softimage Advanced 7.5 (Windows)*. SOFTIMAGE|XSI 7.0
customers with active Softimage maintenance contracts will be migrated to
Autodesk Softimage 7.5 with Autodesk Subscription.
Autodesk Subscription is available for purchase with the product license
purchase or upgrade. The Autodesk suggested retail price for Autodesk
Subscription is $795* per year for Softimage and $1,235* per year for
Softimage Advanced*.
Migration Promotion
Until April 15, 2009, existing SOFTIMAGE|XSI Essentials and Advanced
customers, not on Softimage maintenance, can receive up to 50 percent discount
and no back-subscription fees when migrating to Autodesk Softimage 7.5 with
Autodesk Subscription.** This offer is available only through Autodesk Value
Added Resellers. Locate a reseller at www.autodesk.com/reseller.
* International pricing may vary.
** Conditions apply. International pricing may vary. Autodesk reserves the
right to cancel, suspend or modify part of this promotion at any time without
notice, for any reason, in its sole discretion.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the
manufacturing, building and 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, Softimage and XSI 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. Oscar 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.
(C) 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
Contact: Brittany Bonhomme, 416-874-8798 / Karen Raz, 310-450-1482
Email: brittany.bonhomme@autodesk.com / karen@razpr.com
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