Autodesk Inc. will offer its 2005 SIGGRAPH Conference Master Classes for Autodesk 3ds Max, VIZ and Combustion software. Classes will be taught by leaders in the computer graphics, architectural visualization and visual effects industries hailing from award-winning facilities, including Frantic Films, tbdesign, cgtraining, The Orphanage and Blur Studios.

In addition to offering Master Classes, Autodesk will exhibit all of its software and systems used for 3D game development, HDTV and motion picture visual effects, editing and digital intermediate color grading during the SIGGRAPH Conference, Aug. 1-4 (booth #1700 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center).

Autodesk Master Classes will take place at the Los Angeles MarriottDowntown, Grande Ballroom, located a short 15-minute walk from the Los Angeles Convention Center. The classes are designed for intermediate to advanced digital artists with previous experience using 3ds Max, VIZ orCombustion software.

Class Schedule:

* Tuesday, Aug. 28:00 am - 10:00 amCourse: 3ds Max 7.5 Cloth and HairInstructor: Mike McCarthy, cgtraining

10:30 am - 12:30 pmCourse: Advanced Facial Rigging in 3ds MaxInstructor: Chris Harvey, Frantic Films

1:30 pm - 3:30 pmCourse: GOPHER BROKE, IN THE ROUGH from Script to ScreenInstructors: Paul Taylor and Jeff Fowler, Blur

4:00 pm - 6:00 pmCourse: Photorealistic Environments and TechniquesInstructor: Dagan Potter, The Orphanage

* Wednesday, Aug. 38:00 am - 10:00 amCourse: Rigging in 3ds MaxInstructor: Chris Harvey, Frantic Films

10:30 am - 12:30 pmCourse: Bringing a Sea Monster to Life Instructor: Chris Harvey, Frantic Films

1:30 pm - 3:30 pmCourse: MAXScript Secrets RevealedInstructor: Borislav "Bobo" Petrov, Frantic Films

4:00 pm _ 6:00 pmCourse: Combat Effects AnimationInstructor: Brandon Davis, independent 3D expert

* Thursday, Aug. 4 8:00 am _ 10:00 amCourse: Steering Clear of Photo-Real Instructor: Gary Davis, visualZ

10:30 am _ 12:30 pmCourse: Network Rendering and BackburnerInstructor: Gary M. Davis, visualZ

1:30 pm _ 3:30 pmCourse: Advanced Modeling and Normal Mapping TechniquesInstructor: Mike Brown, High Moon Studios

4:00 pm _ 6:00 pmCourse: Productivity and Mapping in Visualization Instructor: Ted Boardman, tbdesign

The Masters Classes are offered at $90 per course for one-three courses, $81 per course for four-seven courses, $73.00 per course for eight-11 courses and $65 per course for 12 courses. The classes are each two hours long and early registration is encouraged as space is limited. For online registration and more information about the courses and instructors please visit: www4.discreet.com/training/training.php?id=1152.

All those who register for four or more courses will automatically be entered into a daily draw for an NVIDIA graphics card. In addition to the daily drawing, all those who register for eight courses or more will automatically be entered into a drawing for an HP Desktop.

Founded in 1982, Autodesk Inc. (www.autodesk.com) is headquartered in San Rafael, California. The company recently renamed Discreet to Autodesk Media and Ent. The division best known for 3ds max and other digital imaging software will continue to service the film, video, gaming and related media and entertainment markets. This renaming ensures that the creative toolset from Autodesk Media and Ent. will stay on the leading edge of product innovation.