{"id":4028,"date":"2009-11-18T17:37:35","date_gmt":"2009-11-18T07:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=4028"},"modified":"2009-11-18T17:37:35","modified_gmt":"2009-11-18T07:37:35","slug":"autodesk-collaborates-with-dreamworks-and-imageworks-on-mudbox-for-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=4028","title":{"rendered":"Autodesk collaborates with DreamWorks and Imageworks on Mudbox for Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"

Autodesk Consulting provides Linux pipeline implementation for Mudbox digital sculpting and texture painting software<\/span><\/p>\n

Sydney, Nov. 18, 2009<\/strong> \u2014 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\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dave Rhodes, Autodesk vice president, worldwide consulting services, said, \u201cMudbox was first developed as an integral part of WETA Digital\u2019s film production pipeline, putting the digital artist at the center of the software\u2019s design process. This enabled Mudbox to solve key production challenges that other applications weren\u2019t 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.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ed Leonard, CTO, DreamWorks Animation, said, \u201cThe Linux port is an exciting and essential element of getting the Mudbox toolset integrated into our production pipeline 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.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Rob Bredow, CTO, Imageworks, said, \u201cMudbox 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. 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.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Autodesk Consulting offers custom engineering, support and consulting operations serving the computer graphics industry. Drawing on extensive production knowledge, the group\u2019s developers and consultants provide large feature film, visual effects and game development facilities with custom technology, pipeline extensions, asset management solutions, support and more. <\/span><\/p>\n

Stig Gruman, Autodesk vice president, Digital Entertainment Group, said, \u201cCross-platform support is a key part of the Mudbox product strategy. 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.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

About Autodesk Mudbox<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Autodesk Mudbox software is a digital sculpting and texture painting application that provides an organic, brush-based 3D modelling 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 stylised props. Mudbox software has been used on many digital entertainment projects, including 9, The Dark Knight and America\u2019s Army 3. Watch a short Mudbox demonstration video on Autodesk\u2019s YouTube channel, <\/span>www.youtube.com\/autodesk<\/span><\/a>. For detailed product information, visit <\/span>www.autodesk.com\/mudbox<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Availability<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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. <\/span><\/p>\n

About DreamWorks and Imageworks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

About Autodesk<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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 \u00be as well as the last 14 Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects \u00be use Autodesk software tools to design, visualise and simulate their ideas to save time and money, enhance quality, and foster innovation for competitive advantage. For additional information about Autodesk, visit <\/span>www.autodesk.com.au<\/span><\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a9 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Autodesk Consulting provides Linux pipeline implementation for Mudbox digital sculpting and texture painting software Sydney, Nov. 18, 2009 \u2014 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\u2019s custom development team worked collaboratively with teams<\/p>\n

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