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 SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR Crowd Effects Software Updated to v1.5 Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Thu Dec 18 2003
Montreal, QC - December 18, 2003 - Softimage Co. has launched SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR v.1.5 � the latest version of its crowd effects software. This third release includes an array of customer-driven improvements as well as new features that enable users to build sophisticated behavioral simulations quickly and creatively. Along with its Integrated Development Environment (IDE), the SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR v.1.5 system, includes an SDK, as well as a batch processing module, offering greater flexibility for both art and development pipelines in the visualization, film and commercial broadcast industries.
�At Rhythm and Hues, speed, ease of use, and flexibility are key to our production pipeline. The SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR software lets us begin designing the shot immediately rather than fighting with the software,� says Mark A. Brown, vice president of technology for Rhythm & Hues Studios. �Not only does SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR increase our ability to handle large, complex scenes with ease, it lets us expand our visual effects repertoire, and build on our creative vision.�
�As expectations for crowd simulation continue to grow, the demand for fast, production-ready solutions is increasing dramatically,� states Gareth Morgan, product manager at Softimage. �This release addresses the need for rapid simulations that follow the creative process. SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR combines highly innovative flocking algorithms, a powerful IDE, and the new Batch module to deliver our customers a superior crowd effects environment.�
The SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR v.1.5 system includes the only batch processing module available for crowd simulation applications. This module enables the off-loading of CPU-intensive simulations to a background process that can be �farmed� out to separate CPUs, freeing the artist to continue working within the unique IDE. In response to feedback from industry leading clients, this new version of the SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR system includes a robust SDK that allows for easier integration into existing 3-D pipelines, regardless of the application on which the pipeline is based. The SDK will also make more complex effects, such as dynamics, available to simulations within the SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR environment.
Availability and Pricing
The SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR v.1.5 system is expected to be available December 11th 2003 and is available for purchase at $14,995 USMSRP. One license of SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR batch is included as part of the standard SOFTIMAGE|BEHAVIOR package, additional licenses can be purchased separately for $1,995 USMSRP.
Related Links: Softimage website
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