![]() ![]() In 1994, Langlois negotiated a merger agreement between Softimage and Microsoft. ![]() The software was used to create 3D effects in movies such as Jurassic Park, Titanic, Men in Black, The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Pirates of the Caribbean. "The recent changes to our SOFTIMAGE|3D product family are designed to go the next step by making these 3D and effects technologies available for a broader number of users and companies. Founded in 1986, Softimage develops software for media-rich applications including video, film, interactive games and CD-ROM applications. Softimage software helped change the way VFX in films were created. We accomplished that and more with SOFTIMAGE|3D, and in the process, through innovation and close collaboration with our customers, helped to create and grow the industry," stated Michael Stojda, managing director for Softimage. Long-time SOFTIMAGE|3D system owner Richard Vincent, president and creative director at Kutoka Interactive, a Canadian-based multi-media company said, "Now, even people who would not characterize themselves as full-time or professional animators, and those just starting to think about it as a possible career, are going to have access to what has been the industry standard for character animation." "Softimage was founded to provide a then fledgling 3D market with advanced modeling, animation and rendering technologies via a seamless and approachable interface. This software was initially developed for the VFD studio Sony Pictures Imageworks and can be used to create just about anything you can imagine. According to Softimage, this action is in response to the increasing demand for animation and effects content for use in areas such as graphic and architectural design, manufacturing, government/military, scientific/medical and the location-based entertainment markets. It has supported plugins for a number of top 3D modeling software, including Maya, 3DS Max, Houdini, Cinema 4D, Katana and Softimage. has halved the price of its 3D character animation and effects software. In April 2002, Alias|Wavefront discounted its Maya 3D animation software packages and now Softimage Co. ![]() Once again, a popular 3D-animation software is being made available at a reduced price. ![]()
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