(San Rafael, California--December 10, 2008) Autodesk, Inc. will be exhibiting at SIGGRAPH Asia conference and exhibition, held in Singapore, Dec. 10 - 13, 2008. The inaugural conference is expected to be the region's largest computer graphics event.
Autodesk will offer English, Korean and Chinese product demonstrations and client presentations at its booth (#H01).The company will also be hosting a variety of education-focused events, as well as launching the Autodesk Professional Excellence (APEX) program for instructors. Live-streaming of booth presentations, daily blog entries and more is available through "Virtual SIGGRAPH Asia", hosted on Autodesk's community website - the AREA.
"SIGGRAPH Asia will bring the leaders of this thriving market together to discuss and share technologies that will enable the digital entertainment of the future," said Marc Petit, Autodesk Media & Entertainment, senior vice president. "Digital media in Asia Pacific is one of the fastest-growing economic sectors in the world. Autodesk will demonstrate how its solutions are driving the change from highly technical to more creative processes, and enabling artists to experiment freely and better express their ideas."
Product Demonstrations and Client Presentations
Every day at Booth #H01, Autodesk will demonstrate its software for films, games, television, and design visualization, including:- Autodesk 3ds Max 2009 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 modeling, animation and rendering software
- Autodesk Lustre 2009 digital color grading system
- Autodesk Maya 2009 modeling, animation and rendering software
- Autodesk MotionBuilder 2009 real-time character animation software
- Autodesk Mudbox 2009 digital sculpting software
- Autodesk Toxik 2009 interactive, collaborative compositing software
- Softimage|XSI version 7.01 modeling, animation and rendering software
SIGGRAPH Asia attendees can also watch daily client presentations, which will demonstrate how Autodesk software was used to create high-profile projects. Client presenters will include Lucasfilm Animation, Electronic Arts, Rising Sun Pictures and Infinite Frameworks.
Events and Training Autodesk Education Summit
What: An opportunity for top educators to connect with industry professionals to discuss key industry trends and best practices. For more information, or to register, visit http://south-apac.autodesk.com/siggraphasia2008.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, level 3, room MR311
Autodesk APEX Launch Event
What: At SIGGRAPH Asia, Autodesk will launch a new line of programs for professional instructors. The APEX program provides instructors with a range of opportunities to remain current with 3D software and technology trends. The event will introduce this program to key customers and the media. For more information, or to register, visit http://south-apac.autodesk.com/siggraphasia2008.
When: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, 8 - 9 a.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, level 2, room MR207
Korean Product Demonstrations
What: Autodesk will offer demonstrations of 3ds Max, Maya, MotionBuilder and Mudbox in Korean. Registration is not required.
When: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, 4 - 5 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, halls 401 and 402, booth #H01
Autodesk MasterClasses
What: Autodesk will offer two intermediate-to-advanced level MasterClass sessions presented by industry professionals.
For more information, or to register, visit http://south-apac.autodesk.com/siggraphasia2008.- Class 1: Miracles and Magic: mental ray Photo-real Rendering for Production
Instructor: Zap Andersson from mental images
When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center, level 2, room 203
- Class 2: Smart Kinematics: Use IK & FK At the Same Time
Instructor: TJ Galda from Electronic Arts
When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, 2:30 - 6 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center, level 2, room 203
Educators' Panel - "Bridging the Gap Between Education and Professional Production"
What: Autodesk education program manager, Michael Sehgal will sit on an educators' panel to discuss the need for professional certification for animators and visual effects professionals. Other panellists include Robin King from Imagina Corporation, Prashant Buyyala from Rhythm & Hues Studios and Shelley Page from DreamWorks Animation.
When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, 3:45 - 5:30 p.m. local time Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, level 3, room 309
Chinese Product Demonstrations and Client Presentation
What: Autodesk will offer demonstrations of 3ds Max, Maya and MotionBuilder in Chinese. Jack Shih, director at Red Alien Studio, will also give a presentation on Magic in Story Telling. Registration is not required.
When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, 4 - 5 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, halls 401 and 402, booth #H01
Autodesk Partners
Autodesk thanks its sponsor partners:- HP and Intel for supporting the Autodesk booth
- HP for supporting Autodesk MasterClasses
- Dell, ATI and Intel for supporting Autodesk's User Group meeting and party
- Panasonic for providing plasma TVs and projectors for all events
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