2007 modo User Conference

SIGGRAPH 2007
2007 modo User Conference
Hosted by Luxology, makers of modo

This year's modo user event was sponsored by the fine folks at Advanced Micro Devices (who also own ATI). Thanks to all of you who attended this evening of customer presentations and demos.

Where to see modo at SIGGRAPH!

You can also see modo in Booth #121 Tues-Thurs in the Exhibit Area (look for Dion and Andy in the Gateway Computers booth) and in the Guerilla Studio at SIGGRAPH. Free modo tote bags at the Gateway Booth—supplies are limited....

Luxology announcements made at the show

  • Luxology announces the advent of Luxology TV - a searchable database of streaming and downloadable videos on 3D topics including training at Luxology.tv.
  • New Seahorse sculpting video being provided free to all 301 owners and available now for purchase ($25) in the Luxology store.
  • Two new translators coming for modo 301 (SKP import w/ textures and 3DM Rhino 3D import/export). $99 each.
  • Pixar and Luxology have concluded an agreement to share technology. The implications on products were not announced.
  • Two new books from Thomson Publishing will cover modo: Retouching Motion Pictures by Gary Bouton, and The Official Luxology modo 301 Guide by Dan Ablan.

SIGGRAPH Album (updated throughout the week!)

Here are some photos from the Luxology modo user event which took place on Sunday evening, August 5th in San Diego California. Over 200 gathered at the San Diego Museum and Air & Space to watch presentations by Luxology and modo users from around the globe. Thanks to Nokia, BMW DesignWorksUSA, Massive Entertainment, and Gyar for their participation in the event. Special thanks to Jeff Rutan and the rest of the San Diego modo user group as well!

Andy Brown with actual example of one of his early modo tutorials

Rich Hurrey of Pixar (right) speaking to Tommaso Lanza, a designer from Nokia

Gary Fitzgerald of BMW DesignworksUSA

Brad Peebler and friends

Rodrigo Cortes of Massive Entertainment, makers of the World In Conflict game

And here are some other photos taken during the show:

Brad Peebler of Luxology talks with analyst Wanda Meloni

Sculpted and clay rendered? Or faux heads? The Laurel Restaurant was fun and funky.

Chief Scientist Allen Hastings discusses irradiance caching with Jim Thacker of 3D World

Andy B. was captured in this shot just before giving yet another demo of modo 301 in San Diego

  
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