Avatech Solutions Announces 4th Annual Rendering Contest Winners; Grand Prize Winner Goes on a Cruise; Contest Showcases Stunning Digital Design Artwork.BALTIMORE -- Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :AVSO AVSO Association of Voluntary Service Organisations .OB), the recognized leader in design and engineering technology for the manufacturing, building design and engineering markets, today announced the three winning images of its 4th Annual Rendering Contest: --Grand Prize Winning Image: Pennsylvania Aquarium Night Shot --Prize Winning Image: Stater stat·er 1 n. A resident of a particular state or type of state. Often used in combination: Lone Star staters; farm staters; the struggle between slave staters and free staters. Noun 1. Bros BROS Brothers BROS Benefits and Retirement Operations Section (King County, Washington) BROS Barnes and Richmond Operatic Society (London, UK) . Markets Headquarters --Prize Winning Image: Kessler Woods Court, Lot 4 Avatech's Annual Rendering Contest recognizes the country's best rendering talents across manufacturing, civil/GIS and architecture sectors. The winning images can be viewed online at www.avatechsolutions.com/web/contestwinners. "As more and more companies expand internationally and are turning to global outsourcing, communicating visually becomes more relevant to help overcome language barriers and express true design intent," said Scotty Walsh, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. at Avatech Solutions. "We are proud to recognize the contest-winning digital design entries and acknowledge the important contribution this art form makes to the design and technology professions." Grand Prize Winning Image: Pennsylvania Aquarium Night Shot, by Dave Johnson Dave Johnson may refer to:
Dave Johnson of Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani (WBCM WBCM Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani ) won the Grand Prize for his architectural-exterior image: Pennsylvania Aquarium Night Shot. This 3D model-designed as a marketing piece for WBCM-was created entirely in Autodesk VIZ software. Photoshop was utilized as a post-rendering editing tool to add enhancements such landscaping and people to the scene. Dave is a graphics illustrator at WBCM, where he works closely with the architects to develop design concepts and 3D modelling. A mechanical designer by background, he's worked with rendering software for 15 years. Avatech Solutions awarded Dave the Grand Prize of a $2000 cruise line A cruise line is a company that operates cruise ships. Cruise lines have a dual character; they are partly in the transportation business, and partly in the leisure entertainment business, a duality that carries down into the ships themselves, which have both a crew headed by the gift certificate. Prize Winning Image: Stater Bros. Markets Headquarters, by Andrew Ransavage Andrew Ransavage of Leo A Leo A ( as known as Leo III ) is an irregular galaxy that is part of the Local Group. It lies 2.25 Mly from Earth. References 1. ^ I. D. Karachentsev, V. E. Karachentseva, W. K. Hutchmeier, D. I. Makarov (2004). Daly won for his civil image: Stater Bros. Markets Headquarters. This winning image-developed in Autodesk 3DS MAX-depicts a new, consolidated corporate office and distribution center for Stater Bros. Markets. The 2.2 million square foot development, located in San Bernardino, California San Bernardino is the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States. San Bernardino's estimated population, as of 2006, is 205,010.[1] As of 2006, it was the 18th largest city in California, and the 100ed largest city in the United States. , will service most of the 155 Stater Bros. Markets from this one location. With extensive experience in 3D modelling, Andrew has worked at the Leo A Daly Minneapolis Office for five years. Andrew received a $250 Amazon.com gift certificate. Prize Winning Image: Kessler Woods Court, Lot 4, by Ray Bennett Ray Bennett won for his architectural-interior image: Kessler Woods Court, Lot 4. This image is of an interior space showing a complex stair structure. Lighting was a difficult challenge that Ray overcame for his impressive part interior/part exterior scene. The image, developed using AutoCAD and Autodesk VIZ, was used as part of a marketing package for Hammers Partners Architecture. Ray is an associate at the Dallas office of RTKL Associates Inc., an architectural firm An architectural firm is a company which employs one or more licensed architects and practices the profession of architecture. History Architects (master builders) have existed since early in recorded history. The earliest recorded architects include Imhotep (c. with several offices around the world. Ray has won several design competitions over the last few years, and also enjoys producing computer renderings as a hobby. Ray was awarded a $250 Amazon.com gift certificate. Rendering Industry Success Today, digital design is a critical component of most companies' ability to create and implement successful marketing and sales strategies and campaigns. Avatech recognizes the importance of design expertise as a key competitive differentiator. Accordingly, the annual contest seeks to recognize and underscore the importance of rendering design in the marketplace. The contest is open to architects, building designers, mechanical engineers, civil engineers, CAD designers and design students across commercial, government and educational organizations. Each year, Avatech receives hundreds of submissions for this popular contest that showcases stunning visuals of commercial and residential buildings, products and properties. Former Grand Prize winners have been featured on the cover of Cadalyst magazine and other leading industry publications. Assuring an Objective, Fair Competition Each year, Avatech engages a third party expert to help review the submissions-which are kept anonymous until after the winners have been chosen. Finalists are selected 100% on the basis of their images. This year, Derek Bland, President of CMG CMG Coastal & Marine Geology (USGS) CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (stock symbol) CMG Companion (of the Order Of) St Michael and St George CMG Computer Measurement Group Studio-a firm specializing in visualization-assisted in submission reviews and short listing. Only after the winning images were selected did Avatech identify who the actual winners were. About Avatech Solutions Avatech Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:AVSO.OB) is the recognized leader in design and engineering technology with unparalleled expertise in CAD software, data management and process optimization for the manufacturing, engineering, building design and facilities management industries. Headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland Owings Mills is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 20,193 at the 2000 census. Owings Mills is home to the northern terminus for the Baltimore Metro Subway and to Owings Mills Mall. , the company specializes in software integration, standards development and deployment, education and technical support. Avatech is one the largest integrators of Autodesk software worldwide and a leading provider of PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design solutions. The company serves 18,000 clients worldwide including the industry leaders from Fortune 500 and Engineering News Record's Top 100 companies. Visit http://www.avatechsolutions.com for more information. All brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. |
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