SIGGRAPH 2006 Exhibitor Profiles.

BOSTON -- SIGGRAPH 2006 takes place August 1-3 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. For in-depth information about the event visit http://www.siggraph.org/s2006/main.php?f=media.

Below are profiles from SIGGRAPH 2006 exhibitors.

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Company:  3D Training Institute, Inc
Booth/Stand:        2302
Media Contact:      [e-mail]
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.3dtraining.com

3D Training Institute (3DTi), a division of the leading animation
consulting company, 3D Mirage, provides extensive 3D animation
training to students wishing to pursue a career in the 3D industry.
3DTi courses are available on-line, in the classroom and are
structured to accommodate all levels of proficiency. 3DTi applies
their unique Learn-Practice-Work(TM) method to project-based courses
in order to simulate a real-world production environment, affording
students the experience of working under deadlines and polishing
skills as well as learning the art, craft, and business of 3D
animation. Details of 3DTi's 3D Icon Contest will be announced at
SIGGRAPH 2006.

Company:  AMAX Information Technologies
Booth/Stand:        930
Media Contact:      James Huang
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.amaxit.com

AMAX is an ISO-9001 certified nationwide custom computer manufacturing
company. We are among VarBusiness' 500 largest solution providers, and
one of the top CRN 50 Leading System Builders. We deliver servers,
graphics rendering farms, workstations, and storage solutions to
customers in the entertainment, animation, and computer industries.
Our solutions are ideal for real-time digital video editing, graphics
design, and digital audio production. AMAX provides total
manufacturing solutions -- from design prototyping to full-volume,
build-to-stock / build-to-order system manufacturing, complete
logistics management, customer-supplied software loading &
reconfiguration, custom packaging, labels & testing, domestic &
international drop-shipping, technical and RMA support.

Company:  Andersson Technologies LLC
Booth/Stand:        113
Media Contact:      Russ Andersson
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      http://www.ssontech.com

We are releasing at Siggraph the new 2007 version of our
SynthEyes camera tracking application, which offers high performance
and a wealth of features at an affordable price, $399us. The new
version offers enhanced multi-threaded auto-tracking, a green-screen
tracking capability, a novel 3-D curve tracking and solving system,
export to Bentley Microstation, plus new user interface features.
SynthEyes is used on major features, including King Kong, Pirates of
the Caribbean 2, and Talladega Nights. Available for Windows XP,
64-bit Windows, and both Intel and PowerPC Macs.

Company:  I-MAGINER
Booth/Stand:        2229
Media Contact:      Philippe PERES
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.avat-art-project.com

"AVAT'ART PROJECT" - A Virtual And Technological Artistic Research.

Avat'Art Project, is a real but not material place.  A living place
for creativity, exchange and sharing. An art gallery opened to the
whole world while connecting people by the spirit and the heart in an
experience which will become our every day life of tomorrow.  Come to
live and share a unique experience on the edge of the artistic and
technological "avant-garde".  Visit from your home a 3D art gallery in
"real-time":  www.avat-art-project.com.

Company:  Immersive Media Corp.
Booth/Stand:        2308
Ticker Symbol & Exchange:     IMC: TSXV
Media Contact:      Sue Watson; 403.693.3636
Investor Relations Contact:   David Anderson; 403.264.8817
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.immersivemedia.com

THINK OUTSIDE THE FRAME...

Immersive Media's Telemmersion System is designed to capture
omnidirectional video using multiple video streams arranged according
to geodesic geometry. IMC's patented design stands alone in the
industry offering the most complete image capture process and highest
resolution for live or pre-recorded viewing. Applications include
film, video and computer-based production for interactive
entertainment, product promotion, situational awareness and geospatial
intelligence. With the IMC Telemmersion System, producers, publishers
and creators will be able to develop photorealistic settings through
immersive interactive video environments.

Company:  National Animation and Design Center
Booth/Stand:        2128
Media Contact:      Albane Francais
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.nadcentre.com

Established in 1992, the National Animation and Design Centre offers
innovative and comprehensive training programs in 3D Animation and
gaming design. The NAD Centre, the first school world-wide to provide
SOFTIMAGE software training, is one of a select handful of
SOFTIMAGE/XSI, Avid DS Authorized Training Centre and Autodesk
Training Centre. With close to fifteen years of training experience,
R & D, knowledge transfers and consulting services to individuals,
corporations and education facilities, the NAD Centre enjoys an
enviable reputation locally as well as in Venezuela, France, Italy,
Russia, Spain, the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom.

Company:  New York Institute of Technology
Booth/Stand:        2526
Media Contact:      Prof. Peter Voci, MFA Director
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.nyit.edu/finearts

The New York Institute of Technology is pleased to announce the
offering of a Master of Fine Arts degree program. The new course of
study is a 64-credit specialization in Computer Graphics and
Animation, Graphic Design and Fine Art and Technology. For more
information, please visit us at:  www.nyit.edu/finearts or contact
Professor Peter Voci, MFA Director at 516-686-1227.

Company:  PNY Technologies, Inc.
Booth/Stand:        626
Media Contact:      Nancy Larson
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      http://www.pny.com/siggraph2006/

PNY Technologies, Inc. (Siggraph Booth # 626) will be demonstrating
why the NVIDIA Quadro FX by PNY graphic boards are the ideal choice
for professional 3D applications.  Leading workstation manufacturers
and software vendors will join PNY to showcase real world solutions
that have met the requirements of digital artists from award-winning
filmmakers to game developers.   Demos include: the NVIDIA Quadro FX
4500 X2 with the quad dual link DVI, driving four ultra high
resolution displays; the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 by PNY, featuring 1GB
of dedicated graphics memory, creating real-time 3D graphic elements
in HD for live productions, and the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 SDI, capable
of delivering uncompressed SDI output in 2K, HD or SD formats, being
used for hi-definition Digital Intermediate and 3D animation work.

Company:  Reallusion, Inc.
Booth/Stand:        Booth 600
Media Contact:      John Martin, Director, Product Marketing
Investor Relations Contact:   Charles Chen, CEO
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.reallusion.com

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Reallusion is a leading-edge software
developer providing Hollywood-like 3D cinematic animation tools for PC
and Mobile platforms.  Reallusion's pioneering storytelling technology
excelling at character animation, facial morphing and voice lip-sync
allows fast creation of interactive avatars for 3D real-time
filmmaking and previsualization for professional post-production.
Our powerful yet easy-to-use tools make character animation accessible
to PC users of all skill levels.  Reallusion's development of core
technologies and growing base of intellectual property firmly
establish the company as power among emerging technology innovators,
furthering our graphic and imaging embedded kernels to top-brand
device manufacturers worldwide.

Company:  REALVIZ
Booth/Stand:        419
Media Contact:      LIZ TJOSTOLVSEN
Investor Relations Contact:   DOMINIQUE POULIQUEN
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      WWW.REALVIZ.COM

REALVIZ is a leading developer of image based creation software based
in Sophia Antipolis, France, with satellite sales offices in Los
Angeles, London and Paris. At SIGGRAPH 2006, REALVIZ will launch
Movimento, a state-of-the-art video-based motion capture solution
"Powered by SMART", REALVIZ' powerful automatic 3D tracking engine. At
the show, the team will also be showing the latest versions of their
tracking applications, MatchMover Pro and MM Track, as well as
StoryViz 2 and version 5.5 of their award-winning panorama software,
Stitcher, which also launches this month.

Company:  Renderosity
Booth/Stand:        203
Media Contact:      Lillian Hawkins
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.renderosity.com

The largest, proven online digital artist community providing a wealth
of digital artist resources: 3D models, texture maps, special effects,
tutorials, online portfolio galleries, and jobs/resume forum.

Company:  Rochester Institute of Technology SoFA
Booth/Stand:        214
Media Contact:      Malcolm Spaull
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.rit.edu/~sofa

The School of Film and Animation prepares leaders- the writers,
producers, directors and creative specialists capable of advancing the
medium via emerging technologies. Students develop a personal vision
while developing the skills needed to create their own independent
work and fulfill any creative or technical role in the film and
animation industry. The school provides a creative community where
students have the opportunity to discover their unique creative
potential, explore their talents and express their message to the
world. By teaching live action filmmaking and animation in the same
department, the School of Film and Animation is strategically
positioned to prepare our students to exploit the increasingly
important interrelationships between film, video, and animation and
computer technology.  Visit us online at www.rit.edu/~sofa.

Company:  SeeFile Software LLC
Booth/Stand:        2629
Media Contact:      Leela Moore
Investor Relations Contact:   Sam Bogoch
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      http://www.seefile.com

SeeFile Software LLC is the leading provider of webserver software for
media files.  Its product, SeeFile, is a software package that lets
any collection of video, photo or print files get previewed, uploaded
and downloaded via any standard Web browser.  The software is priced
from $399 to $3,995 and is also available preinstalled on Apple Mac
hardware at complete system prices starting at $549.  Founded in 2003,
the company is based in Boston; its CEO, Sam Bogoch, is a veteran
of the graphics industry. SeeFile is releasing its 2.5 version at
Siggraph, supporting previews of Flash, AVI and Quicktime files.

Company:  Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Booth/Stand:        1201
Media Contact:      Karina Bessoudo
Investor Relations Contact:   Joan Vogelesang
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.toonboom.com

Toon Boom Animation Inc. is the worldwide leader in animation software
solutions. Toon Boom carries entry level and high-end animation
software solutions for film, television, web, games, mobile devices
and training applications. In 2005, Toon Boom was granted the
Primetime Emmy(R) Engineering Award by the Academy of Television Arts
& Sciences for its significant contribution made to the animation
industry targeted for television, in North America and throughout
Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In 2006, the IT Federation of Quebec
(FIQ) awarded an OCTAS 2006 in the Multimedia - educational and
cultural sector category, for Toon Boom Studio V3.

Company:  TOTAL IMMERSION
Booth/Stand:        2202
Media Contact:      Fabienne SIMON
Investor Relations Contact:   Bruno UZZAN
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.t-immersion.com

Founded in 1999, Total Immersion is the worldwide leading provider of
Augmented Reality solutions, through its AR Software, D'Fusion.
Augmented Reality is the use of live video imagery which is digitally
processed and "augmented" by the addition of interactive 3D graphic
objects.In combination with its Markerless Tracking tool, D'Fusion
makes it possible to create Augmented Reality Applications with a
standard PC, in REAL-TIME, with high performance and quality images.
Turnkey projects are applied to areas such as Broadcast, Theme Parks
(large and smaller attractions), Industrial Design and Maintenance,
Mobile phone Entertainment features...

Company:  T-Splines, LLC
Booth/Stand:        108
Media Contact:      Matthew Sederberg
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.tsplines.com

T-Splines, LLC creates modeling software for industrial design,
animation, and CAD applications. The T-Splines technology allows for
the easy creation of seamless, NURBS-compatible surfaces with high
detail. The T-Splines technology was developed by Dr. Tom Sederberg,
recipient of the 2006 SIGGRPAH Computer Graphics Achievement Award,
and is currently used by animation houses, architectural firms,
product designers and educational institutions around the world. The
T-Splines Maya plugin includes a free learning edition. The T-Splines
Rhino Plugin Beta is being announced at SIGGRAPH. The technology is
also available as a library for use in analysis, CAD, and industrial
design programs.


Company:  Visual Media

Visual Media aims to help spark a revolution in digital content
creation by fostering the development of powerful new technologies and
by making those technologies accessible to the widest possible
spectrum of users. The company is pursuing these goals by:

--  Supporting the community of digital media professionals through a
    multifaceted network of online resources.

--  Developing a suite of cross platform media libraries for use by
    developers to accelerate the creation of new technologies in the
    media space.

--  Sponsoring open source projects involved in the development of
    powerful media production tools.

Company:  Vertus
Booth/Stand:        616
Media Contact:      Nicola Parsonage
Investor Relations Contact:   James Carr - Jones
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.vertustech.com

Fluid Mask is a highly advanced software tool designed to make life
easier for everyone who creates cut-outs. Built as a plug-in to Adobe
Photoshop, Fluid Mask is the new next-generation cut-out tool. Behind
the product is breakthrough technology that mimics the way the eye,
optic-nerve and brain perform visual processing. It offers an
intuitive, accurate and fast approach to cut outs. Using our latest
algorithms in Fluid Mask 2.0, for the first time in digital imaging
you can see clean object edges within an image. With Fluid Mask 2.0 it
is possible to select, group and mask objects in images to make great
cut-outs.

Company:  Westwood College Online
Web:      www.westwoodonline.edu

Westwood College Online, a part of Denver North, is a successful,
growing organization which offers career-focused educational programs.
Our primary goal is to prepare students for rewarding jobs in
high-demand careers.  Westwood College Online offers 17 Associate and
Bachelor degree programs in:

-  Information Technology

-  Gaming

-  Design

-  Business

-  Criminal Justice

-  Healthcare

-  Fashion

These programs are directed at the adult learner placing emphasis on
developing programs in fast-growing fields, providing a hands-on
approach to education, and building the skills required for the
entry-level career position.

Company:  WorldViz
Booth/Stand:        132
Media Contact:      Peter Schlueer
Investor Relations Contact:   Andy Beall
Phone:    [phone]
E-mail:   [e-mail]
Web:      www.worldviz.com

WorldViz is an industry leader in interactive virtual reality
solutions, offering a large portfolio of products ranging from 3D
software to optical tracking. As a system integrator we deliver
complete turnkey solutions. 3D TOOLKIT - VIZARD is everything you need
to build complete, interactive 3D content. Its powerful yet simple
scripting language makes 3D programming efficient and easy. Vizard
natively supports most VR hardware devices on the market. OPTICAL
TRACKING - PPT tracks multiple targets over large areas (30x30 feet)
while maintaining high precision and accuracy. It presents excellent
value for the real-time demands of immersive virtual reality
applications.

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