Alias today announced the launch of its Maya 6 Evolution of 3D Tour. Sponsored by HP and NVIDIA, the series of live events offers a chance for 3D artists and enthusiasts to see the Maya 6 software up close, network with peers and hear from special guest speakers from Alias, PDI/DreamWorks, Amaze Entertainment and The Orphanage Inc. For more information and to register for these events or dozens of other Maya 6 events taking place around the world, see www.alias.com/events.
Evolution of 3D Tour Details
May 26, 2004–Montreal, Quebec
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Special Guest: Alias principal scientist and creator of Maya Hair, Duncan Brinsmead Cabaret Music Hall
2111, Blvd. Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC
June 3, 2004–San Francisco, Calif.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Special Guest: Andy Hendrickson, head of animation technology at PDI/DreamWorks, will discuss how Maya was used in the making of Shrek 2.
Broadway Studios
435 Broadway, San Francisco, Calif 94133
June 15, 2004–New York, New York
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Special Guest: Matt Ontiveros, 3D artist at Amaze Entertainment, will discuss Lemony Snicket, a new game based on the popular children’s book series.
Bowlmor Lanes/PRESSURE
110 University Place, New York, NY 10003
June 17, 2004–Hollywood, Calif.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Kevin Bailley, senior effects supervisor at The Orphanage Inc., will discuss how Maya was used in the making of Hell Boy.
Ben Kitay Studios
1054 Lillian Way, Hollywood, Calif. 90038
