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Sony Chooses NewTek's LightWave 3D For Development Environment
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TOKYO, NICOGRAPH 96, Nov. 21 -- NewTek, Inc. manufacturer of LightWave 3D(TM),
Video Toaster(TM) and the Video Toaster Flyer(TM), announced today that Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. has selected NewTek's LightWave 3D 4.0 to supply
all existing and new members of the Net Yaroze, Sony Computer Entertainment's
innovative project targeted at PlayStation hobbyist creators.
Introduced by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. in May 1996, Net Yaroze is a
complete development environment providing the creative hobbyist member an easy
to use yet powerful game development solution called "Starter Kit", as well as
providing the Internet servers which support members' mutual communication and
contents up-download activities. Net Yaroze was designed to encourage hobbyist
creators to aggressively challenge the brand new category of masterpiece by
co-development utilizing Net Yaroze servers. Using the members existing PC, the
Net Yaroze project provides them with an understanding of 3D graphics oriented
content development, from both a programming and graphics viewpoint with Starter
Kit software and LightWave 3D 4.0 software.
"Sony Computer Entertainment selected LightWave 3D to include with their
development system because they are convinced it is the best 3D graphics
software program available for video game development," said Keith Goodman, vice
president, sales and marketing, NewTek, Inc. "Net Yaroze brings together
leaders in game development hardware and software to offer independent game
developers a high-level solution normally available only at big name
studios."
"LightWave 3D is clearly the front-runner in 3D software for the game
development industry," said Masa Chatani, director of RD, Sony Computer
Entertainment, Inc. "We wanted to provide our members the most powerful, yet
easy to use solution, so they could get started right away. We are thankful to
D-Storm, NewTek's Japanese distributor, for helping to bring LightWave 3D to our
customer base."
The Net Yaroze project is available currently only in Japan and is promoted via
Sony Computer Entertainment's web site
http://www.scei.co.jp/net/
public announcements and in top trade publications. The price of the starter
kit is 120,000 Yen (JY) including a special black PlayStation, software
development tools, and free server access through the end of March 1997. The
Net Yaroze Starter Kit is sold directly through Sony Computer Entertainment,
Inc.
LightWave 3D -- Photo-realistic Animation
LightWave 3D is the most powerful animation system available in its price range,
offering features such as full ray tracing, motion blur, depth of field,
variable lens settings, and may other special effects that allow users to create
stunning images and animations.
Due to its unparalleled rendering quality and easy of use, LightWave 3D is the
artist's choice for creating special effects for popular television shows,
feature films and commercials, award winning video games and graphics for
corporate videos. LightWave 3D is available for Windows 95, Windows NT on
Intel, DEC Alpha, and MIPS, Apple PowerMac, as well as Silicon Graphics and
Amiga workstations.
About NewTek, Incorporated
Headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, NewTek Inc. is the leader in providing full
featured video editing and special effects tools at a price that allows anyone
to produce professional video and graphics. The company's products are used
worldwide on projects from home video to feature film and have won awards for
television shows such as Babylon 5 and Star Trek. NewTek's sales and marketing
office is located in Boulder, Colorado.
Contact NewTek at
1200 SW Executive Drive, Topeka, KS, 66615. 913-228-8000. FAX 913-228-8099
WWW = http://www.newtek.com/
NOTE: NewTek is a registered trademark of NewTek, Inc. Video Toaster, Video
Toaster Flyer and LightWave 3D are registered trademarks of NewTek, Inc.
PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
SOURCE NewTek Inc.
CONTACT: Steve Herrmann, Director, Marketing Communications, of NewTek Inc.
303-448-9700; or Hollie Wendt, Communications Consultant, 408-688-1193, for
NewTek Inc.
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