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 Alias to Launch The Art of Maya � 3rd Edition Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Tue Jun 07 2005
Toronto, Canada � June 7, 2005 � Alias today announced that on June 17 it
will officially launch the 3rd edition of The Art of Maya�. This inclusive
title offers a look inside the world of the 3D computer graphics used in
many well-known animation and special effects projects made with
award-winning Maya software. The work of world-renowned companies referenced
in the book include: Turner Studios; The Mill; Weta Digital and its work on
the The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King�; and Oddworld Inhabitants
and its latest game Stranger�s Wrath.
Maya Master� Derald Hunt of Turner Studios will be on hand to speak at the
launch, taking place in Vancouver at Chapters� Broadway and Granville
location, Friday, June 17 from 5-7 p.m. Additional detail can be found at
www.alias.com/eng/education/training/masterclasses/maya/vancouver_masterclas
ses_2005/art_of_maya_launch.shtml.
The Art of Maya takes the reader on a visual exploration of the theory of
Maya software, at the heart of most blockbuster movies and top-selling game
titles. Rich with diagrams and illustrations that demonstrate the concepts
of 3D time and space, this book helps the reader understand the concepts
critical to conveying artistic vision through the medium of 3D.
The Art of Maya includes Maya Personal Learning Edition software that allows
the user to start gaining experience right away. The book closes with a
series of production notes detailing how skilled Maya artists have worked
with the software to create outstanding work in feature film, games and
television production, as well as in medical and scientific visualization.
Redesigned and resized to an 8" x 10" version, the third edition has 262
pages and retails for US $44.99*. It can be purchased from the Alias eStore
at
www.alias.com/glb/eng/products-services/learning_tool_details.jsp?itemId=170
0005. The first two larger format editions have sold a total of 25,000
copies since the title was first published in October 2000.
* 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� an Oscar� for scientific and technical achievement for the
development of Maya� software, the professional 3D animation and effects
package. Alias 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: CNN, Digital Domain, Disney, Electronic
Arts, Industrial Light & Magic, Factor 5 LLC, Midway Games, Nintendo,
Pacific Data Images (PDI)/DreamWorks SKG, Pixar, Sega, Sony Pictures
Imageworks, Square Enix 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 headquartered in Toronto with a Custom Development Center in Santa
Barbara and offices worldwide. 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.
� Copyright 2005. Alias Systems Corp. All Rights Reserved. Alias, the swirl
logo, Can You Imagine and Maya are registered trademarks and the Maya logo,
Art of Maya, and Maya Master are trademarks of Alias Systems Corp. in the
United States and/or other countries. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the
King is a registered trademark of The Saul Zaentz Company DBA Tolkien
Enterprises. Chapters is a trademark of Indigo Books & Music Inc. All other
trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
Alias, 210 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5A 1J7, Tel:
416-362-9181, Fax: 416-369-6140.
Related Links: Alias Inc website
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