Maya 8.5 Universal

Maya 8.5 Universal

New Autodesk Maya 8.5 3D Software Supports Intel-based Macintosh
Computers Universal Application Provides Greater Productivity and
Award-Winning Creative Tools

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 15, 2007 - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK)
today launched Autodesk Maya 8.5 (announced separately), the latest
version of its Maya 3D modeling, rendering and animation software.
Now shipping, Maya 8.5 is available for Intel-based Macintosh
computers. The software enables faster completion of complex
animation and simulation tasks, giving artists enhanced creative
control on multiple platforms.

"Our goal is to give digital artists choice and flexibility in their
3D tools and platforms," said Marc Petit, Autodesk's Media &
Entertainment vice president. "Autodesk Maya 8.5 is our first
Universal application of Maya. This multi-threaded software leverages
the latest multi-core workstations from Apple. Maya 8.5 equips
digital artists with innovative new technologies such as Maya
Nucleus, a unified simulation framework, as well as greater
productivity." Universal applications are designed for Intel- and
PowerPC-based Mac computers, efficiently running on both
architectures.

"Mac OS X is an outstanding 3D graphics platform, with legendary
power and stability," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of
Worldwide Developer Relations. "The combination of our blazing fast
Intel-based Macs and new Maya 8.5 functionality, such as Maya Nucleus
and Maya nCloth, makes it easier than ever for digital artists to
realize their most creative ideas."

For a complete list of new features in Maya 8.5, please visit
www.autodesk.com/maya.

About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 company, wholly focused on ensuring
that great ideas are turned into reality. With seven million users,
Autodesk is the world's leading software and services company for the
manufacturing, building, infrastructure, wireless data services and
media and entertainment fields. Autodesk's solutions help customers
create, manage and share their data and digital assets more
effectively. As a result, customers turn ideas into competitive
advantage by becoming more productive, streamlining project
efficiency and maximizing profits. Founded in 1982, Autodesk is
headquartered in San Rafael, California. For additional information
about Autodesk, please visit www.autodesk.com. Autodesk and Maya are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA
and/or other countries. Academy Award and Oscar are registered
trademarks or the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Apple,
Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple
Computer. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All
other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their
respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product
offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not
responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in
this document. 2007, Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

 
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