Hi Chip, At E3 I sent you to the Motion Factory, what are your thought about them? I think they are pushing Glide but not sure.
<Picture>
<Picture><Picture><Picture>
<Picture>
<Picture>ÿ
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEÿ
For more information contact:ÿ
Montrese Etienneÿ
McLean Public Relationsÿ
650-685-3850ÿ
montrese_etienne@mcleanpr.comÿ
Cindy Kwongÿ
The Motion Factoryÿ
510-505-5162ÿ
ckwong@motion-factory.comÿMotion Factory Announces Game Tech Tour '98 with Co-sponsors Intergraph, Multigen & 3Dfx Interactive
No-fluff, leading 3D technology seminars on the road again
ÿ
SIGGRAPH, Orlando, FL - July 21, The Motion FactoryT, creator of the award-winning MotivateT 3D game authoring system, today announced the Game Tech Tour '98 Seminar Series. This cross-country series of free seminars will present an in-depth exploration of today's cutting-edge 3D game technologies that enable developers to prototype, develop and deploy better games, faster than ever before. The seminars will be held from July through December, and include extensive technical presentations from The Motion Factory and MultiGenr, as well as technology overviews from 3Dfx InteractiveT and Intergraphr.ÿ
ÿ
The seminars are also a unique opportunity to see first hand, how these leading technologies offer an integrated solution to game and interactive content developers. It also provides direct access to the technical experts who can address their tough questions. As a bonus, attendees will also have the opportunity to win an Intergraph TDZT 2000 computer system!ÿ
"Giving developers quality exposure to the Motivate system and these powerfully integrated solutions is an important element in our focused efforts to work closely with the gaming community," said David Pritchard, CEO of The Motion Factory, "We want them to see firsthand, that exciting tools and technologies that will make their titles better and their development easier are available today."
There will be 15 seminar dates held in cities throughout the U.S. that are hotbeds of the game development industry. The two-hour seminar sessions will be held twice a day at regional hotel or business seminar locations.ÿ
Tools and Training Presentedÿ
The Motivate Interactive 3D Game Authoring System from The Motion Factory - Attendees will learn how Motivate can solve two of their biggest development problems - creating detailed, real-time character motion, and sophisticated character logic - through the use of real-time motion synthesis engines and Motivate's ground breaking behavior programming system.ÿ
ÿ
MultiGen CreatorT, the interactive real-time 3D modeling and assembly system for game developers and artists - Attendees will learn firsthand from the experts how to author real-time 3D scenes and models with MultiGen Creator.ÿ
ÿ
3Dfx Interactive's latest 3D accelerator technology - Attendees will learn why developers have chosen to use 3Dfx technology as a development and target platform. Plus, how to maximize content for the full family of 3Dfx Voodoo technology, including Voodoo2T and Voodoo BansheeT.ÿ
ÿ
Intergraph Computer Systemsr' hottest new workstations designed specifically for developers - Attendees will learn how Intergraph Computer Systems' TDZ 2000 series of workstations can deliver the highest levels of quality and performance at a range of prices best suited for tight budgets.ÿ
ÿ
Attendees will also be able to preview, The Making of Prince of Persia 3D, a short video on the development of one of the most anticipated new titles in development from Broderbund's Red Orb division.ÿ
ÿ
To sign-up, or for details, developers should contact The Motion Factory directly through seminars@motion-factory.com or on-line at www.motion-factory.com.ÿ
ÿ
Seminar Cities & Datesÿ
Durham, NCÿÿ July 28ÿ
San Diegoÿÿ Aug 12ÿ
Irvine, CAÿ Aug 13ÿ
Minneapolisÿÿ August 26ÿ
Chicagoÿÿ August 27ÿ
Austinÿÿÿ September 10ÿ
San Joseÿÿ September 24ÿ
Santa Monica, CAÿ October 7ÿ
New Yorkÿÿ October 21ÿ
Bostonÿÿ October 22ÿ
San Franciscoÿÿ November 5ÿ
Seattleÿÿÿ November 18ÿ
Vancouver BCÿ November 19ÿ
San Diegoÿ December 8ÿ
Irvine, CAÿ December 9ÿ
ÿ
About The Motion Factoryÿÿ
Since its founding, The Motion Factory's mission has been to develop and market radically new technologies and products that empower game and other multi-media content developers to create the next generation of rich interactive 3D content.ÿ
ÿ
The Motion Factory, a privately held company, is located at 39300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 240, Fremont, CA 94538. They can be reached at (510) 505-5151, by fax at (510) 505-5150, or through e-mail atÿ info@motion-factory.com. Visit their web site at www.motion-factory.com.ÿ
ÿ |
