Autodesk, Inc.today announced reduced pricing for Autodesk Maya Unlimited
3D modeling, animation, and rendering software — the tool of choice for
designers and artists working in film, television and games. Autodesk also
announced Maya 2008 Extension 2 software, which provides enhanced creative
control over polygon modeling and UV texturing, as well as significant
improvements to the Maya Muscle toolset. Maya was recently inducted into
the Game Developer Front Line Award Hall of Fame for its outstanding
contribution to the game development industry.

“The reduced price of Autodesk Maya Unlimited makes its extensive
toolset more accessible to new users and existing facilities that want to
expand their Maya-based pipelines,” said Marc Petit, senior vice president,
Autodesk Media & Entertainment. “More artists can now take advantage of the
software’s professional tools and advanced workflows to meet demands for
captivating content created on shorter deadlines and tighter budgets.”

Maya Unlimited contains everything offered in Maya Complete software,
plus innovations such as Maya Fluid Effects, Maya nCloth, Maya Hair, Maya
Fur, and Maya Live. Pricing for Autodesk Maya Complete remains unchanged.

The Autodesk suggested retail price of a new license of Maya Unlimited,
Standalone has been reduced from US$6,995* to US$4,995*. The Autodesk
suggested retail price of a new license of Maya Unlimited, Network has been
reduced from US$8,345* to US$6,245*. Maya Complete 2008 customers can now
cross-grade to Maya Unlimited 2008 at the reduced Autodesk suggested retail
price of US $2,995*. All price changes are effective as of Feb. 18, 2008.

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