Intergraph Announces New TDZ 2000 MAX - Optimized 3D Graphics Workstation for Kinetix 3D Studio MAX R2.PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 1998-- New Intel/Windows NT-based TDZ TDZ The Dead Zone (movie) TDZ Touchdown Zone TDZ Temperature Danger Zone (food safety) TDZ Tvornica Duhana Zagreb (Croatian tobacco factory) TDZ thiazolidinediones 2000 MAX comes bundled with Intergraph's RenderGL MAX for high-quality preview rendering, and ViZfx MAX for dazzling special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. . At the New Animation Technology Conference & Exposition (NATE NATE National Association for the Teaching of English NATE National Association of Tower Erectors NATE North American Technician Excellence, Inc. NATE National Association of Trade Exchanges (Mentor, OH) ), Intergraph Computer Systems today announced TDZ 2000 MAX - a specially configured 3D Graphics Workstation that specifically targets the needs of Kinetix 3D Studio MAX R2 users. In conjunction with this announcement, Kinetix is announcing additional incentives for customers purchasing 3D Studio MAX R2 and Character Studio 2.0 with a TDZ 2000 MAX. The multiprocessor Intel/Windows NT-based TDZ 2000 MAX comes bundled with Intergraph's newly developed RenderGL MAX for highly accelerated preview rendering of 3D content, as well as Intergraph's ViZfx MAX, a selection of over fifty unique, OpenGL-based special effects. The inclusion of RenderGL MAX with the TDZ 2000 MAX means that 3D Studio MAX R2 users can - for the first time - preview animations with multiple textures, shadows, raytracing, Phong shading In 3D graphics, a technique developed by Phong Bui-Tuong in the mid-1970s that computes a shaded surface based on the color and illumination at each pixel. Phong shading is more realistic than Gouraud shading, but requires more computation. It does not produce shadows or reflections. , and other sophisticated effects, without having to wait for a final render. With RenderGL MAX and ViZfx MAX included at no additional charge, the affordable TDZ 2000 MAX delivers exceptional value to 3D Studio MAX R2 users, along with unrivaled performance for all aspects of the content creation process, from modeling to preview rendering to special effects processing. "Kinetix 3D Studio MAX R2 is a one-of-a-kind 3D animation program, and it deserves a one-of-a-kind 3D graphics workstation - the new TDZ 2000 MAX," said Jeff Edson, vice president, Digital Media Division, Intergraph Computer Systems. "The TDZ 2000 MAX not only delivers unequaled performance for 3D Studio MAX users at an unbelievable price, but it delivers the added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
"Intergraph's TDZ 2000 MAX with RenderGL MAX and ViZfx MAX adds a whole new dimension to working in 3D Studio MAX R2," said Steve Katz, co-founder, Pitch, Inc. "The ability to preview your animations in 3D Studio MAX R2 at high speed with shadows, multiple textures, and transparencies is unique to Intergraph's system architecture. At the moment Intergraph has taken a leading position in the digital video and animation market." Optimized for 3D Studio MAX R2 The new TDZ 2000 MAX is the most powerful platform available for 3D Studio MAX R2, with a variety of features that are only available from Intergraph, including: -- RenderGL MAX: Enables 3D Studio MAX R2 users to quickly view an animated sequence with sophisticated effects such as shadows, Phong shading, bump maps, transparencies, and more - without having to perform a final render. This greatly enhances the production workflow by enabling animators to get the approval of an art director or client using a high-quality approximation of the final rendered product. -- ViZfx MAX: Delivers more than 50 high-quality OpenGL special effects, including unique effects such as blurs, blasts, and raindrops. ViZfx MAX also includes compositing features that enable 3D Studio MAX users to layer 3D animations with video clips and other content. -- Intense 3D Pro 2200S Graphics: Intergraph's acclaimed graphics subsystem enables true-color display at up to 1280 x 1024 resolution. With unrivaled OpenGL acceleration and sophisticated features such as dedicated texture memory Memory on the display adapter used to hold the texture maps. See texture mapping. , the Intense 3D Pro 2200S enables 3D Studio MAX R2 users to work interactively with richly textured 3D models and animations - with no sacrifices in resolution or color depth Same as bit depth. . -- No compromise, system-wide performance: The TDZ 2000 MAX is powered by Intel's latest 300 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. processor, and delivers exceptional performance in all areas of the system, including high-throughput disk access, high-speed memory, and high-bandwidth networking. -- Multiple display support: The TDZ 2000 MAX supports up to four monitors simultaneously, including Intergraph's unique 28" 16 x 9 aspect ratio (HDTV-format) displays. -- Unprecedented expandability: The TDZ 2000 MAX is the most expandable workstation in the industry, with eight full-sized expansion slots and an onboard disk capacity of up to 36.4 GB. The optional TowerMate(TM) Expansion Base effectively extends the TDZ 2000's motherboard to a total of 13 slots and an unbelievable disk capacity of up to 72.8 GB. Pricing and Availability The TDZ 2000 MAX is available immediately through authorized Intergraph and Kinetix Resellers. Street prices start at $7300 for a basic system with a single 300 MHz Pentium II processor, 128 MB memory, 4 GB onboard disk storage, Intense 3D 2200S Graphics, 19" Monitor, ViZfx MAX, and RenderGL MAX. For detailed pricing, configurations, and other sales information, customers can call (800)763-0242. Intergraph Computer Systems Background Information Intergraph Computer Systems is the world leader in 3D graphics technology, products, and services for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. . Intergraph develops, manufactures, sells, and supports computer systems for the creative and technical desktop in markets such as traditional CAD, MCAD MCAD Microsoft Certified Application Developer MCAD Mechanical Computer Aided Design MCAD Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (inherited metabolic disease) MCAD Minneapolis College of Art and Design , animation, content creation, publishing and prepress, and digital media, as well as servers, networking, and interoperability products for IT solutions. Hardware products include Pentium/Pentium Pro/Pentium II processors/Windows/Windows NT-based graphics workstations and servers. -0- EDITORS: If you wish to provide a telephone number for reader inquiries, please use 800-763-0242. Intergraph's World Wide Web URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. 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They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking . Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Intergraph Computer Systems, Huntsville Sharon Jordan Sharon Jordan (born March 11, 1960) is an American actress. One of her notable roles is Irene the concierge on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, a sitcom on the Disney Channel. Ms. , 205/730-1162, sljordan@ingr.com or Aggie Frizzell, 205/730-6139, alfrizze@ingr.com |
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