Avid to Demonstrate Computer Graphics Technology at SIGGRAPH 2005; Leading SOFTIMAGE/XSI artists will also showcase film, games, and broadcast projects.TEWKSBURY, Mass. -- Avid Technology "Avid" redirects here. For the "Advancement Via Individual Determination" educational program, see AVID. Avid Technology, Inc NASDAQ: AVID is an American company specializing in video and audio production technology; specifically, digital non-linear media editing (NLE) , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AVID) today announced that it will demonstrate its industry-leading computer graphics technology during SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics, www.siggraph.org) The arm of the ACM that specializes in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Providing publications, workshops and conferences, it has served technicians and researchers as well as the artist and business community 2005, in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , August 2-4. The company will exhibit at two separate locations on the show floor: the Avid(R) Computer Graphics (booth # 1401), featuring SOFTIMAGE(R) digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. tools and Alienbrain(R) asset management software; and the Softimage Training Center (booth # 1039), where attendees can take advantage of free classes. In addition, the annual SIGGRAPH Softimage User Group will take place on Tuesday, August 2 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel The Biltmore Hotel is a hotel located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Built by John McEntee Bowman, it opened in 1923. At the time, it was the largest hotel west of Chicago and designed by architects Schultze and Weaver. It is now named the Millennium Biltmore. . During the event, Blur Studio This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Hybride Technologies, Mainframe Entertainment, Omation Studios, Stan Winston Digital and Studio Ghibli will showcase their work on a variety of film projects created with XSI XSI - X/Open System Interface (R), including Sin City, Stuart Little 3, Barnyard, Fantastic Four and Howl's Moving Castle. "The industry converges on SIGGRAPH every year to learn about the latest developments in the art and technology of computer graphics," said Gregor vom Scheidt, vice president of Avid Computer Graphics. "This year, Avid will show the most advanced technology in digital content creation and asset management, optimized for the latest hardware technology, including next-gen gaming consoles and 64-bit workstations. In addition, many of the industry's talented 3-D artists will demonstrate how they use Avid's CG tools to create stunning and complex visuals for film, broadcast and game design." During SIGGRAPH 2005, Avid will showcase the role SOFTIMAGE|XSI software plays within 3-D production environments for full-length CG feature films, visual effects, television postproduction, and game development. A range of customers - including Code f/x, PSYOP, Valve, Shaw Science, Troublemaker Studios and UVPHACTORY - will present in the Avid Computer Graphics booth and discuss projects created with XSI software. Avid will also show Alienbrain Studio v7.1, its award-winning asset management system, providing attendees with the opportunity to see how Alienbrain Studio allows teams to significantly improve their productivity with workflow and collaboration tools. In addition, XSI artists from a variety of companies, including CG Soup, Janimation, Pixel Liberation Front, Pixel Corps and Softimage, will present free technology seminars at the Softimage Training Center where students will have an opportunity to explore XSI in greater detail. The Training Center will also host several "Introduction to XSI" courses, taught by professional instructors from Montreal-based Centre NAD NAD: see coenzyme. . For more information about Avid at SIGGRAPH, please visit: http://www.softimage.com/siggraph. About Avid Technology, Inc. Avid Technology, Inc. is the world leader in digital nonlinear media creation, management, and distribution solutions, enabling film, video, audio, animation, games, and broadcast professionals to work more efficiently, productively, and creatively. For more information about the company's Oscar(R), Grammy(R), and Emmy(R) award-winning products and services, please visit: www.avid.com. (C) 2005 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements, and availability are subject to change without notice. Avid, Digidesign, Film Composer, ProTools, SOFTIMAGE and XSI are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Avid received an Oscar statuette representing the 1998 Scientific and Technical Award for the concept, design, and engineering of the Avid Film Composer(R) system for motion picture editing. Digidesign, Avid's audio division, received an Oscar statuette representing the 2003 Scientific and Technical Award for the design, development, and implementation of its Pro Tools(R) digital audio workstation A digital audio workstation (DAW) is a system designed to record, edit and play back digital audio. A key feature of DAWs is the ability to freely manipulate recorded sounds, much like a word processor manipulates typed words. . Alienbrain is a trademark of NXN Software GmbH in the United States and/or other countries. Oscar is a trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Emmy is a registered trademark of ATAS/NATAS. Grammy is a trademark of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. is known variously as The Recording Academy or NARAS. Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is a U.S. , Inc. Valve is a trademark of Valve Corporation. 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