Avid Introduces 3-Democracy for USD$495

Avid today announced revolutionary new pricing for its SOFTIMAGE|XSI product line - ushering in 3-Democracy, the company's vision for making the most advanced 3D content creation software accessible to all levels of CG professionals. Now anyone can purchase the award-winning 3D software in three new affordable configurations, starting with the unprecedented price of $495 USMSRP for SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Foundation. The new pricing structure is designed to shatter the barrier for entry into the Avid Computer Graphics production pipeline - also announced today - which ties together the industry's most comprehensive 3D animation, digital asset management, and nonlinear editing tools in an integrated CG production environment.

"We're truly democratizing the world of 3D content creation - in both functionality and affordability," said Joe Bentivegna, vice president of Video Development and Operations for Avid. "Any creative artist, student, freelancer, or facility owner who thought SOFTIMAGE|XSI wasn't within reach can now begin using the most comprehensive and feature-rich 3D animation tools on the market. More importantly, customers who choose XSI will have the distinct advantage of leveraging the integration between our industry-leading Alienbrain digital asset management solutions and nonlinear film and video editing tools. No other company can offer CG professionals this type of interoperable workflow and end-to-end production efficiency."

3-Democracy: SOFTIMAGE|XSI starting at $495
Breakthrough pricing for SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 software is now available in the following three scalable configurations:

• SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Foundation for $495 USMSRP - Designed for individual 3D professionals, this version includes extensive polygon modeling tools, industry-leading Subdivision Surfaces, and the revolutionary nonlinear animation and interactive rendering toolset. The software is currently available from the Softimage website or from authorized Softimage resellers. A 30-day trial version of SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Foundation is also available at: www.softimage.com.
  
• SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Essentials for $1,995 USMSRP - a powerful, customizable professional-grade package with all the flexibility and customization for an integrated pipeline environment, including Rigid & Soft Body Dynamics, the advanced character rig systems and SDK, and the revolutionary Custom Display Host. SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Essentials is currently available from authorized Softimage resellers.
  
• SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Advanced for $6,995 USMSRP - the premier VFX package, featuring deep customization features and flexibility. With an expansive feature set that includes professional compositing; resolution-independent paint, hair, and fur; Syflex cloth; and unparalleled rendering power, SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Advanced is the most complete 3D production solution for film, games, and full-service commercial and post houses. SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 Advanced is also currently available from authorized Softimage resellers.

For a limited time, all new purchases of SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 will also ship with the Softimage Production Series, a complete suite of professional training DVDs providing nearly 50 hours of materials.

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