Autodesk will offer English, Korean and Chinese product demonstrations and
client presentations at its booth.The company will also be hosting a
variety of education-focused events, as well as launching the Autodesk
Professional Excellence (APEX) program for instructors. Live-streaming of
booth presentations, daily blog entries and more is available through
"Virtual SIGGRAPH Asia", hosted on Autodesk's community Web site, the AREA.
Product Demonstrations and Client Presentations include:
Every day at Booth #H01, Autodesk will demonstrate its software for films,
games, television, and design visualization, including:
o Autodesk 3ds Max 2009 and Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 modeling,
animation and rendering software
o Autodesk Lustre 2009 digital color grading system
o Autodesk Maya 2009 modeling, animation and rendering software
o Autodesk MotionBuilder 2009 real-time character animation software
o Autodesk Mudbox 2009 digital sculpting software
o Autodesk Toxik 2009 interactive, collaborative compositing software
o Softimage|XSI version 7.01 modeling, animation and rendering software
SIGGRAPH Asia attendees can also watch daily client presentations, which will demonstrate how Autodesk software was used to create high-profile projects. Client presenters will include Lucasfilm Animation, Electronic Arts, Rising Sun Pictures, and Infinite Frameworks.
Events and Training
Autodesk Education Summit
What: An opportunity for top educators to connect with industry professionals to discuss key industry trends and best practices. For more
information, or to register, visit
http://south-apac.autodesk.com/siggraphasia2008.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, level 3, room MR311
Autodesk APEX Launch Event
What: At SIGGRAPH Asia, Autodesk will launch a new line of programs for
professional instructors. The APEX program provides instructors with a
range of opportunities to remain current with 3D software and technology
trends. The event will introduce this program to key customers and the
media. For more information, or to register, visit
http://south-apac.autodesk.com/siggraphasia2008.
When: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, 8 - 9 a.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
level 2, room MR207
Korean Product Demonstrations
What: Autodesk will offer demonstrations of 3ds Max, Maya, MotionBuilder
and Mudbox in Korean. Registration is not required.
When: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, 4 - 5 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, halls
401 and 402, booth #H01
Autodesk MasterClasses
What: Autodesk will offer two intermediate-to-advanced level MasterClass
sessions presented by industry professionals. For more information, or to
register, visit http://south-apac.autodesk.com/siggraphasia2008.
Class 1: Miracles and Magic: mental ray Photo-real Rendering for Production
Instructor: Zap Andersson from mental images
When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center,
level 2, room 203
Class 2: Smart Kinematics: Use IK & FK At the Same Time
Instructor: TJ Galda from Electronic Arts
When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, 2:30 - 6 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center,
level 2, room 203
Educators' Panel - "Bridging the Gap Between Education and Professional
Production"
What: Autodesk education program manager, Michael Sehgal will sit on an
educators' panel to discuss the need for professional certification for
animators and visual effects professionals. Other panellists include Robin
King from Imagina Corporation, Prashant Buyyala from Rhythm & Hues Studios
and Shelley Page from DreamWorks Animation.
When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, 3:45 - 5:30 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre,
level 3, room 309
Chinese Product Demonstrations and Client Presentation
What: Autodesk will offer demonstrations of 3ds Max, Maya and
MotionBuilder in Chinese. Jack Shih, director at Red Alien Studio, will
also give a presentation on Magic in Story Telling. Registration is not
required.
When: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, 4 - 5 p.m. local time
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre, halls
401 and 402, booth #H01
Autodesk Partners
Autodesk thanks its sponsor partners:
o HP and Intel for supporting the Autodesk booth
o HP for supporting Autodesk MasterClasses
o Dell, ATI and Intel for supporting Autodesk's User Group meeting and
party
o Panasonic for providing plasma TVs and projectors for all events