Intel's Pentium 4 gets more Dedicated Speed Optimizations - this time for 3D Studio Max (Autodesk/Discreet) !
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Monday November 26, 2:41 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Discreet
Discreet Offers Expanded Capabilities for 3D Professionals on Intel Pentium 4 Processor
Increased Speed and Interactivity Now Available for 3ds max(TM) 4.2 with the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Performance Pack
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 26, 2001-- Discreet, a division of Autodesk Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK - news), today announced the availability of its Intel Pentium® 4 Processor Performance Pack optimization software designed as a cooperative 3D initiative with Intel that harnesses the power of Discreet's award-winning 3D animation software operating on Intel Pentium 4 processor-based systems.
The two companies have teamed engineering resources to deliver new optimizations specific to Discreet's 3ds max(TM) 4.2 software -- the world's best selling 3D modeling and animation software. The new optimization software offers performance gains of up to 30% on the Intel Pentium 4 processor-based system, bringing a new level of interactivity to professional 3D artists.
``Intel works closely with software developers like Discreet to enable more powerful, robust and capable digital media solutions. Discreet has maximized performance for 3ds max 4.2 when running on Intel® Pentium® 4 and XEON® processors. Content developers will be able to efficiently produce more compelling visual fidelity and realism for an immersive experience'', said Richard Wirt, Co-General Manager and Intel Fellow, Software and Solutions Group at Intel.
The Pentium 4 Processor Performance Pack is available as a free download from Discreet at www.discreet.com/products/3dsmax/p4 for 3ds max 4.2 customers. This update installs a dynamic link library (DLL) to existing installations of 3ds max 4.2, and will offer excellent performance gains on systems with Intel Pentium 4 -- as well as Pentium III -- processor-based systems.
``Discreet is pleased to work with Intel to provide the Pentium 4 Processor Performance Pack for 3ds max 4.2 and gmax software -- improving interactivity, rendering, and overall performance for 3D artists and animators using the Intel Pentium 4 processor-based system,'' said Phillip Miller, vice president of product management for Discreet. ``Our customers will definitely notice and enjoy the exceptional optimization and productivity this update delivers on Intel systems.''
The Pentium 4 Processor Performance Pack increases rendering speed for CPU intensive operations such as ray tracing, blur, rendering, and volumetric lighting--while also improving handling of large 3D scene interaction and increasing frame rates for smoother animation for 3ds max artists.
3ds max is the world's most popular professional 3D modeling, animation and rendering software for creating visual effects, character animation and next generation game development. gmax, Discreet's licensable game development platform and free consumer game-content editor -- based on 3ds max -- also benefits from the Intel Pentium 4 Processor Performance Pack optimizations.
Product Information
More information about Discreet and all of its products, including 3ds max and gmax software, can be found on the Discreet Web site at www.discreet.com/animation, or call 800/869-3504 or 514/393-1616 for more information. For more information about Intel and the Pentium 4 processor, visit Intel's Pentium 4 processor site at intel.com.
About Discreet
Discreet, a division of Autodesk Inc., is a worldwide leader in digital content creation, management, and distribution tools. Discreet develops systems and software for visual effects, animation, nonlinear editing, broadcast production, and integrated infrastructure and workflow solutions.
Discreet serves a broad range of markets involved in content creation, delivery, and use, including film and television postproduction, broadcast production, games, animation, multimedia for corporate, government, and education, and the rich media for the Web.
Discreet is a division of Autodesk Inc. Discreet, 3ds max, and gmax are trademarks of Autodesk, Inc./Discreet Logic Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. (c)Copyright 2001 Autodesk Inc. All rights reserved.
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