Autodesk launches Autodesk Maya 2008 software

Mumbai

August 9th, 2007

Autodesk announced Autodesk Maya 2008 modeling, animation, visual effects and
rendering software. The new version of the product focuses on providing improved
workflow efficiency for artists in the film, television, game development,
design and manufacturing industries.

"Artists need production-proven solutions that they can truly depend
on," explained Marc Petit, Autodesk Media & Entertainment senior vice
president. "With Autodesk Maya 2008, we have placed considerable emphasis
on raising the reliability bar higher than ever before. Designed for multi-core
workstations, the 2008 release provides artists with an optimized application
that includes new creative tools in modeling and animation to help artist meet
demands."

Pricing and Availability:

Autodesk anticipates that Maya 2008 will be available in English in
September 2007. Maya 2008 will be supported on the Windows and Linux operating
systems (64-bit and 32-bit versions), as well as Mac OS X for Intel-based
Macintosh and PowerPC computers (32-bit version only).

Autodesk suggested retail pricing is US$1,999* for Maya 2008 Complete
(Standalone) and US$6,999* for Maya 2008 Unlimited (Standalone). The upgrade
price from Maya 8.5 Complete to Maya 2008 Complete is US$899*, and the upgrade
price from Maya 8.5 Unlimited to Maya 2008 Unlimited is US$1,249*.

Platinum Membership is available for purchase simultaneously with the product
purchase or upgrade. The Autodesk suggested retail price for Maya Platinum
Membership starts at US$1,299* per year. Platinum Membership customers qualify
for access to the latest software updates, technical support case management,
valuable product extensions and e-learning materials. For more information about
Maya Platinum Membership, please visit