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 Alias Presents 2nd Annual API Developers Conference Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Wed May 12 2004
Los Angeles, CA � E3 - May 12, 2004 � Alias, a Silicon Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: SGI) company, today announced its 2nd API Developers Conference for game and film developers taking place in Los Angeles, June 18 � 20, 2004. The two and a half day conference offers in-depth seminars focused on learning everything there is to know about the Maya� API from Alias and industry experts.
The conference kicks off with general sessions for all attendees on Day 1, moving into industry-specific tracks on Day 2. The games track offers game developers an opportunity to hear industry experts from Secret Level�, LucasArts�, Microsoft� and Alias on the topics of exporting to a game engine, Direct X and OpenGL�, level editing strategies and mesh modifiers for next generation consoles. The film track brings together experts from DreamWorks�, mental images� and Alias who will discuss data translation, node development and mental ray� for Maya. Day 3 will focus on hot topics and issues selected by the conference attendees and addressed by a panel of Alias experts.
�This conference is an opportunity for game and film developers to focus on an area of Maya that can increase their productivity, help them gain a competitive advantage, network and learn from their peers,� says Danielle Lamothe, product manager books and training at Alias. �It�s rare to be able to gather a group of API experts who can offer their collective expertise from both a general and industry-specific perspective � we can�t wait for the development community to experience the robust conference content.�
The conference is limited to 60 participants and takes place at the Luxe Hotel in Bel Air, Los Angeles. The cost for the conference is US$2000. To see full event details and to register for the event, please visit www.alias.com/events.
About Alias
As the world's leading innovator of 3D graphics technology, Alias develops award-winning software, custom development and training solutions for the film and video, games, web, interactive media, automotive, industrial design, education and visualization markets. On March 1, 2003, for the awards year 2002, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded Alias|Wavefront� an Oscar� for scientific and technical achievement for the development of Maya software, the professional 3D animation and effects package. Alias also offers a powerful range of services for new to advanced users in the most demanding environments. Learning Tools and training, support, and professional services help meet rigorous production deadlines.
Entertainment customers include: Acclaim Entertainment, Inc., CNN, Digital Domain, Disney, DreamWorks, Electronic Arts, Industrial Light & Magic, Factor 5 LLC, Midway Games, Nintendo, Pacific Data Images (PDI), Pixar, Sega, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Square Co., Ltd., Warner Feature Animation and Weta Ltd. Design customers include AT&T, BMW, Boeing, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Italdesign, Kodak, Kwikset, Mattel, Price Pfister, Renault, Rollerblade, Sharp, Trek Bicycle, Teague and Timex.
Alias is a wholly-owned, independent software company of SGI� with headquarters in Toronto and a Custom Development Center in Santa Barbara. Please visit the Alias website at http://www.alias.com or call 1-800-447-2542 in North America. International contact numbers include: Northern Europe, Middle East and Africa, +44 (0) 1494 441273; Germany, East & Southeast Europe, 0049 89 31 70 20; France, Spain and Portugal, +33 1 44 92 81 60; Italy, 39 039 6340011; Japan and other parts of Asia Pacific, 81 3 5797 3500; and Latin America, 770 393 1881.
Related Links: Alias Inc website
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