LightWave 3D on Every Windows and Mac in SIGGRAPH's Interactive Classroom
SIGGRAPH 2001, LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- NewTek, manufacturer
of industry-leading 3D animation and video production products, announced
today that LightWave 3D, their premier 3D software product, will be featured
on every Windows and Macintosh computer in the Studio, an interactive
classroom at the SIGGRAPH 2001. Attendees at the show in Los Angeles from
August 12-17 will be able to experience the power and speed of LightWave 3D,
the industry's best selling 3D software. In addition, NewTek has donated
2 complete copies of LightWave [6.5] to be given out as prizes for SIGGRAPH
student volunteers.
"We are very happy to provide state-of-the-art graphics software to the
Studio at SIGGRAPH," said Brad Peebler, executive vice president, 3D graphics
for NewTek. "Now computer enthusiasts of all levels will be able to have a
hands-on experience with LightWave 3D [6.5] and see for themselves its awesome
power and rich feature set."
In the Studio at SIGGRAPH 2001, attendees of all skill levels are invited
to sign up to use the latest off-the-shelf, commercial animation software to
develop, create, or refine 2D and 3D ideas, concepts, and data into living,
breathing animation. The general interface, workflow, and creation tools are
covered in hands-on sessions in The Studio and in interactive tutorial
presentations in The Studio Tutorial Theater throughout the week.
Attendees can interact with the experienced Studio staff to create
animation of any style, using any available techniques to achieve them. The
Studio staff will assist with an introduction to the concepts of modeling,
texturing, lighting, and application of the basic principles of animation.
Seasoned animators, technical directors, and other computer graphics
professionals are also invited to participate in this unique, collaborative
environment.
NewTek's LightWave 3D will be featured prominently in the SIGGRAPH 2001
Studio running on every Windows and Macintosh machine, 110 seats in total.
LightWave 3D is the best selling software for animation, video, special
effects and game development. Designed for production use, LightWave 3D
boasts the industry's fastest most beautiful rendering engine, complete
subdivision modeling, and an animation system built upon the world's fastest,
most accurate 3D Inverse Kinematics (IK) engine.
SIGGRAPH Studio Location
"The Studio" is in Hall A of the Los Angeles Convention Center. LightWave
3D will be featured in the all areas of the studio including 3D, 2D and
Animation. Registered attendees can sign up to work with LightWave 3D and
then output their creations to CD. In addition, the Studio will feature
hands-on session throughout the week that attendees may also sign up for.
Dates & Times
Sunday, August 12
1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Monday, August 13 - Friday, August 17
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
About SIGGRAPH
SIGGRAPH 2001 will bring over 40,000 computer graphics and interactive
technology professionals from six continents to Los Angeles for the weeklong
conference. A comprehensive technical program and special events focusing on
research, art, animation, and interactive technologies are planned. SIGGRAPH
2001 includes a three-day exhibition of products and services for the computer
graphics and interactive marketplace from 14-16 August 2001. ACM SIGGRAPH,
the leading professional society for computer graphics and interactive
techniques, sponsors SIGGRAPH 2001. Information on ACM SIGGRAPH membership
and other conferences and activities can be found at http://www.siggraph.org.
About NewTek
With headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, NewTek is a leading provider of
full-featured video editing, animation and special effects tools including the
Video Toaster, LightWave 3D and Aura. NewTek launched the desktop video
revolution in 1990 with the release of the legendary Video Toaster. The
company's products are used worldwide on projects ranging from home video to
feature film. Recent film and television projects using NewTek software
include Driven, A.I., Final Fantasy, The Time Machine, How The Grinch Stole
Christmas, The 6th Day, Jurassic Park III, Charlie's Angels, X-Men The Movie,
Pitch Black, Dracula 2000, Star Trek: Enterprise, Roughnecks: Starship
Troopers, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The X-Files, The
Family Guy, Ally McBeal, Dune: The Miniseries, Dawson's Creek and Family Law.
Recent game titles include Deus Ex, Serious Sam, Twisted Metal: Black, Quake 3
Arena, Moto Racer World Tour, Giants for PS2, Baldur's Gate II, EverQuest,
Planescape: Torment, Dead To Rights, and Escape From Monkey Island. Contact
NewTek at 5131 Beckwith Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78249. Phone: 210-370-8000,
fax: 210-370-8001, website: http://www.newtek.com or
http://www.lightwave3d.com.
NOTE: Video Toaster, Aura and LightWave 3D, are trademarks of NewTek.
All other products or brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
SOURCE NewTek
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CONTACT:
For Press or Review Units Only, Hollie Wendt
of Wendt Communications, +1-831-688-1193, or
hollie@earthlink.net, for NewTek
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