Boombo and Mitcho forwarded us this Media Alert, alerting everyone that Alias|Wavefront will be announcing something big tomorrow...
WHAT:
Alias|Wavefront will be making a major announcement regarding Maya - news that will permanently change the shape of the 3D industry.
WHY:
3D animation technology is increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives. It is fast spreading from the entertainment and design industries into new marketplaces. Alias|Wavefront's software has been used by such leading companies as Industrial Light+Magic, Sega and Nintendo to compete and win the battle for market share. This technology was used to make two of this year's Oscar-winning movies, Shrek (best animated feature) and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (best visual effects)
And now, the most respected 3D animation software in the world is about to make headlines.
TOPICS:
*analysis: the current state of 3D animation technology
*forecast: the future of 3D technology
*BIG NEWS: hear how Alias|Wavefront is about to shake up the industry
WHEN: Thursday March 28, 2002
11:30 a.m. EST
Speculation naturally turns towards an announcement with Apple... especially with previous rumors of Apple looking to buy a 3d Company.
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