Discreet Introduces "web studio cd set" In 3ds max 4; Web Studio Set Includes 3D Interactive Publishing Tools and Plug-Ins From: Cycore, Ideaworks3D, Pulse, RichFX and Viewpoint.

Business/High-Tech Editors

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 06, 2001

Discreet, a division of Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK), today announced details of its web studio set, a limited promotional inclusion within 3ds max(TM) 4--Discreet's award-winning 3D modeling, animation and rendering program. The web studio set is a collection of integrated plug-ins and tools from Cycore, Ideaworks3D, Pulse, RichFX and Viewpoint on individual CDs with unique solutions that streamline the process of bringing 3ds max models and animations to the Web. Publishing 3ds max content to the Web for e-entertainment, e-commerce, and interactive online experiences is now easier than ever.

"Providing meaningful routes to bring dynamic 3D content to the Internet is a natural extension of Discreet's leadership in providing 3ds max artists with the platform they already use for creating the majority of the world's interactive content," said Phillip Miller, senior director of Discreet software products. "Discreet is pleased to work closely with companies enabling interactive web experiences to ensure 3ds max 4 artists have immediate options for publishing their rich 3D content to the Internet," said Miller.

-- Macromedia Flash--Vecta3D-MAX from Ideaworks3D is the choice of
professionals for rendering 3D scenes to the immensely popular Macromedia Flash
format. This integrated solution for 3ds max 4 delivers amazingly fast and
accurate cartoon-shaded vector images and animations with total control over
line color, line style and image detail with amazing compression.
(www.vecta3d.com).

-- Cycore--Cycore is a leader in interactive 3D for e-business. Cycore's
Cult3D(R) software suite integrates seamlessly with 3ds max software to create
low-bandwidth, highly interactive 3D objects for viewing and manipulating on
the Web, in Microsoft Office presentations and in Adobe Acrobat documents. The
easy-to-use Cult3D Designer tools, downloaded more than 45,000 times to date,
give 3ds max software users new opportunities to help companies sell and
communicate more effectively online. Cult3D is used by more than 300 brand-name
companies world-wide, including Palm, Nokia, JVC, and Boeing.(www.cycore.com)

-- Pulse--Pulse technology takes 3D animation on the Internet to a whole new
level, enabling the creation of talking characters, interactive objects, and
photo-realistic 3D content. Be it gaming, entertainment, e-commerce,
advertising or education, Pulse delivers engaging, interactive, animated 3D
content over the Internet which, through its partnerships with Real Networks
and QuickTime, will exceed 200 million computers worldwide. As part of the new
3ds max 4, the combined workflow successfully enables game developers for PC,
Sony Playstation(R)2 and forthcoming Microsoft Xbox(TM) titles to create game
previews on the web, helping to extend Pulse and 3ds max 4 into a new area of
entertainment. (www.pulse.com)

-- RichFX--RichFX provides front-end, e-commerce infrastructure solutions that
create highly efficient, three-dimensional environments with 3ds max(TM) 4 and
the RichFX Encoder(TM). The RichFX Encoder compresses files from 1/20 to 1/100
the size of an MPEG, so even consumers on dial-up modem connections can
experience rich content. Animators also enjoy high rendering speeds at up to 10
times faster than a regular rendering process. A Wizard application in RichFX
guides artists in creating 3D animations and moving them easily to a Web
browser.(www.richfx.com)

-- Viewpoint--Viewpoint Corporation is a leading provider of 3D and rich media
visualization and marketing technologies for the Web, offering e-commerce,
branding, and advertising solutions. With Viewpoint, 3ds max 4 users have an
immediate and viable solution for translating their content into the Viewpoint
file format with a direct, high-productivity path to bring their work to the
Web. Through Viewpoint, 3ds max 4 artists are able to create and migrate
high-impact, interactive, visual content to the Internet--helping eCommerce
leaders feature their products online. (www.viewpoint.com)

For more details about the web studio cd set and additional 3ds max plug-in partners, visit : http://www2.discreet.com/web/.

Pricing and Availability

The web studio set is a limited promotional offering included with all copies of 3ds max 4, available now in North America for a suggested retail price of US$3,495 with an upgrade price from 3ds max 3 of US$795. Please consult Discreet's regional or international offices for international pricing and upgrade information from all previous versions of 3ds max.

About Discreet

Discreet, a division of Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in digital content creation, management, and distribution tools. Discreet develops systems and software for visual effects, 3D animation, editing, and production used in the creation of digital moving pictures for feature films, video, HDTV, broadcast graphics, interactive games and the Web. Discreet products are used extensively in film and video post-production, games and multimedia, broadcast graphics, programming, and on-air event coverage. For more information, contact any Authorized Discreet Reseller, call Discreet at 800-869-3504, or visit www.discreet.com.

About Autodesk

Autodesk is the world's leading design and digital content creation resource. The company provides software and Internet portal services to help customers drive business through the power of design. One of the largest software companies in the world, Autodesk helps designs become a reality for more than 4 million customers in over 150 countries. For more information, contact any authorized Autodesk(R) reseller, call Autodesk at 800-964-6432, or visit www.autodesk.com.

Discreet and 3ds max are trademarks, of Autodesk, Inc., Autodesk is a registered trademark in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.(c) Copyright 2001 by Autodesk, Inc