Softimage Launches Alienbrain 8: Asset Management Optimized for Artists.Latest version of digital asset management software offers accelerated multi-site collaboration, a central license server, and automated multi-project administration to 3D artists 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 the worldwide availability of Alienbrain[R] 8 software. Developed by Avid's Softimage subsidiary, Alienbrain is an asset management system that enables CG artists to visually track, control versions, manage, and share any kind of digital document - from 3D game assets and models to complex visualization files. Alienbrain 8 software introduces powerful plug-ins that easily integrate with leading 3D and digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. applications, so artists can seamlessly edit, save, and collaborate during all stages of the digital production process. Starting at the USMSRP of $495, Alienbrain 8 software offers accelerated and scalable solutions that meet the needs of growing global collaborative networks. As the demand for high resolution game titles for Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation Sony Playstation - Playstation game consoles and content for training/simulation applications continues to rise, the complexity and sheer size of high-resolution models are also increasing. Alienbrain 8 software introduces new features that specifically address the challenge of managing millions of large-sized assets in a central repository, independent of geographic location. New features in Alienbrain 8 software include: * Multi-site collaboration - New Remote Client Set-Up is a streamlined version of a full-featured client that delivers accelerated performance for users who work remotely or have a slow connection. Frequently accessed data is also stored in the Shared Client Cache, reducing traffic between remote and local sites. * Central License Server - Licenses are maintained and tracked on a single server, making it easier for site administrators to manage licenses for large-team environments with hundreds of users, and can be installed on unlimited servers, taking advantage of load balancing The fine tuning of a computer system, network or disk subsystem in order to more evenly distribute the data and/or processing across available resources. For example, in clustering, load balancing might distribute the incoming transactions evenly to all servers, or it might redirect them . Projects can be distributed to multiple servers without issuing additional license files. * Multi-project administration - Administrative groups can be used to select projects and apply pre-defined tasks to all projects within a group. Administrators can also apply customized or routine tasks such as scheduled backups and consistency checks. "Alienbrain is a complex and powerful source control tool, but it works in a way that our art team can understand and use easily, and we're excited to see Avid moving this product forward," said Ian Lovett Ian Lovett is an English banker. Ian Lovett is the current Chairman of Dunbar Bank and Middlesex County Cricket Club. He has also held directorships of Barclays Bank, Zurich Financial Services and Openworld and has proved to be a successful after dinner speaker. , Technical Art Director at Lionhead Studios Lionhead Studios is a United Kingdom-based computer game development company led by industry veteran Peter Molyneux, and acquired by Microsoft Game Studios in April 2006. Lionhead started as a breakaway from the developer Bullfrog, which was also founded by Molyneux. , UK. Who is currently working on Fable 2 for Xbox 360 - sequel to the role-playing game role-playing game n. A game in which players assume the roles of characters and act out fantastical adventures, the outcomes of which are partially determined by chance, as by the roll of dice. (RPG (Report Program Generator) One of the first program generators designed for business reports, introduced in 1964 by IBM. In 1970, RPG II added enhancements that made it a mainstay programming language for business applications on IBM's System/3x midrange computers. ) Fable. "Alienbrain helps us keep up with our very dynamic and creative production processes." An asset management solution like Alienbrain is critical for 3D game developers who are constantly under pressure to grow and manage their teams - often in multiple geographic locations - and deliver projects with accelerated milestone and ship dates. Game developers must work with increasingly large 3D art asset file sizes, which can be a challenge to track, version, manage and share. "At 10TACLE TACLE Terminal Abnormal Condition Line Entry STUDIOS, we work with more than 70 people on the next-generation, multi- platform title, Elveon," said Juergen Reusswig, Managing Director of 10TACLE STUDIOS, Slovakia. "The demands for the production of such a big title and massive graphics pipeline lead us to choose Alienbrain. Its excellent toolset - especially the smooth integration with our graphics tools - convinced us that Alienbrain was the best product for asset management in our production pipeline." Pricing and Availability Alienbrain 8 is available now in the following configurations: * Alienbrain 8: Essentials for Programmers * Alienbrain 8: Essentials for Artists * Alienbrain 8: Advanced Starting at USMSRP $495, all versions of Alienbrain 8 software are available from the Softimage sales team or a certified reseller. Upgrades to existing licenses are also available. For more information and pricing, locate and contact your local reseller at: www.softimage.com/products/alienbrain. About Softimage Co. Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc., develops innovative 3D character creation and effects tools to animators Famous animators no longer living
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) 2007 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. , and availability are subject to change without notice. Promotions and discounts are subject to availability and change without notice. All prices are USMSRP for the U.S. and Canada only and are subject to change without notice. Contact your local Avid office or reseller for prices outside the U.S. and Canada. Avid received an Oscar statuette representing the 1998 Scientific and Technical Award for the concept, design and engineering of the Avid([R])Film Composer([R]) System for motion picture editing. 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. . Avid, Digidesign, Film Composer, Pro Tools, SOFTIMAGE, FACE ROBOT, CAT and XSI are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. 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. Alienbrain is a trademark of NXN Software GmbH. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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