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Autodesk Teams With DreamWorks On Mudbox For Linux
By: Mike Sachoff
Staff Writer
2009-11-23
Autodesk has announced that DreamWorks Animation SKG, and Sony Pictures Imageworks are integrating Autodesk Mudbox software into their Linux-based production pipelines.
Autodesk's custom development team worked with teams at Imageworks and DreamWorks to port the digital sculpting and texture painting software to the Linux platform. Mudbox for Linux is available via Autodesk Consulting.
"Mudbox was first developed as an integral part of WETA Digital's film production pipeline, putting the digital artist at the center of the software's design process," said Dave Rhodes, Autodesk vice president, worldwide consulting services.
"This enabled Mudbox to solve key production challenges that other applications weren't addressing. It is an approach that Autodesk has remained faithful to by developing the Linux version in collaboration with some of our leading film clients."
Autodesk Mudbox software is a digital sculpting and texture painting application that provides an organic, brush-based 3D modeling experience. Designed by professional artists the software combines an intuitive userinterface with a creative toolset for creating realistic 3D characters, engaging environments and stylized props.
Mudbox software has been used on digital entertainment projects, including "9," "The Dark Knight" and "America's Army 3."
"The Linux port is an exciting and essential element of getting the Mudbox toolset integrated into our production pipeline at DreamWorks Animation," said Ed Leonard, CTO at DreamWorks Animation.
"We applaud our partners at Autodesk for their continual commitment to tool innovation and their support of Linux as a first rate platform for high end visual effects and animation."
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