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 Alias Releases Maya Personal Learning Edition 6 Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Tue Aug 10 2004
Los Angeles - Aug. 10, 2004 - Alias announced today that it is releasing the next version of its highly popular Maya(R) Personal Learning Edition software: a version of Maya, which provides free access to the software for non-commercial use. Maya Personal Learning Edition was designed for graphics and animation students, industry professionals, and others interested in breaking into the world of computer graphics (CG). The software, which is now available for free download at http://www.alias.com/mayaple, contains almost every feature found in the full commercial version of Maya(R) Complete 6 software including new character animation technology, Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) software integration, enhancements to modeling and dynamics, and numerous other features. Moreover, version 6 will be the first release of Maya Personal Learning Edition to include mental ray(R) software and the ability to preview vector rendering.
"With more people interested in exploring computer graphics and more creative professionals adding 3D to their traditional 2D workflows, the popularity of Maya Personal Learning Edition has skyrocketed," stated Chris Ruffo, industry marketing manager at Alias. "To date we have had over 650,000 Maya Personal Learning Edition registrations. One of the reasons the software has been so incredibly well-received is that we are continually listening to the feedback from our users: that is why we offer the world-class mental ray for Maya renderer, vector rendering previews, and an improved watermark in Maya Personal Learning Edition 6."
The Maya Community
Central to the Maya Personal Learning Edition experience is the web-based Bronze Membership program -- http://www.alias.com/community -- that provides access to valuable Maya learning resources to help users meet their specific learning requirements. This free, newly-launched Membership program offers downloadable files; project-based, online Maya lessons and tutorials; a peer-to-peer discussion forum; and subscription to a monthly Alias newsletter.
Maya Personal Learning Edition users can also take advantage of the recently launched Maya Silver Membership program which was designed to give them more opportunities to accelerate their Maya learning, make industry contacts and keep abreast of the latest computer graphics industry developments. Members get easy, online access to a wide range of Maya learning resources. These educational tools -- in-depth tutorials; real-project-based learning materials; the Maya Mentor interactive, learning plug-in; and Weblogs from experienced Maya users - are available through a monthly or annual subscription to the Silver Membership program. For more information on Maya Silver Membership: http://www.alias.com/silver
About Maya Personal Learning Edition
The Maya Personal Learning Edition software program, first launched in February 2002, made the Maya software's industry-leading modeling, animation, rendering and effects tools widely accessible. Since that time Alias has become a leader in providing free, non-commercial-use software to the 3D community.
Availability
Free download of Maya Personal Learning Edition 6 is available immediately at http://www.alias.com/mayaple. The software supports Mac OS(R) X and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Professional and Windows(R) XP operating systems and includes the Maya Help documentation. A localized Japanese installer with a Japanese version of this documentation is available from http://www.alias.co.jp/mayaple
A Maya Personal Learning Edition CD comes as part of the Maya Beginner's Guide bundle - an ideal Maya Learning Tool for 3D novices that features more than seven hours of helpful, step-by-step tutorials displayed directly within the Maya User Interface. The bundle is priced at $24.99 (US)(1). Please see http://www.alias.com/learningtools for more information.
The CD also ships with Creating Striking Graphics with Maya and Photoshop: a new educational book designed for creative professionals currently working in 2D who are interested in incorporating 3D graphics into their projects. The book is priced at $39.99 (US)(1). Please see http://www.alias.com/learningtools for more information.
(1) International pricing may vary.
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(TM) an Oscar(R) 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 Enix Co. Ltd., Ltd., Warner Feature Animation and Weta Ltd.
Alias is headquartered in Toronto with 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 35797 3500- and Latin America, 770 393 1881.
(C) Copyright 2004 Alias Systems Corp. ("Alias"). All rights reserved. Alias, the swirl logo and Maya are registered trademarks and the Maya logo and Alias/Wavefront are trademarks of Alias in the United States and/or other countries. Oscar is a registered trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Related Links: Alias Inc website
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