Luxology's modo Strengthens the "The Ant Bully"
DNA Selects modo for Its Intuitive User Interface
and Advanced Tools; modo Used to Model Everything from
Environmental Features and Plants to Houses and Cars
San Mateo, Calif. - July 28, 2006 - Luxology
LLC, an independent technology company developing next-generation
3D content creation software, today announced that DNA
Productions used modo as one of its main modeling tools
for the digitally animated feature film, "The Ant Bully." modo
was chosen for its intuitive user interface and advanced
toolset, and DNA used it to model a majority of the film's
assets, ranging from dynamic environmental features and
plants to houses and cars.
From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker John A. Davis
("Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius") and producers Tom Hanks
and Gary Goetzman ("The Polar Express"), "The Ant Bully" tells
a witty and heartwarming story about a 10-year-old boy
who embarks on a remarkable journey when he is shrunk
to insect size and sentenced to hard labor in the colony.
"The Ant Bully" will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures
on July 28, 2006.
"DNA used modo for the first time with 'The Ant Bully'
and we were amazed that we were able to hit the ground
running with this new tool," said David Santiago, visual
effects supervisor for DNA.
"When artists see modo in action for the first time,
the comment from everyone is usually, 'WOW, the interface
is awesome!' The user interface can be as complex or
as streamlined as you want it to be, which really improves
workflow and saves time overall."
"modo was perfect for this film because it is great
at handling both hard surfaces and organics," said Aaron
Steadman, lead environment modeler for DNA. "modo has
many of the tools we needed, especially edges. It was
brilliant to be able to manipulate edges and use all
the edge-related tools. The Bridge tool was especially
nice to have for the detailed ant colony structures,
and Tube and Sketch Extrude were great for making vines
and winding roots. We also found lots of other features
and little things in modo periodically that got us jazzed
about using it."
Available for immediate download at www.modo3d.com,
modo is an innovative 3D modeling, painting and rendering
software designed to accelerate the creation of world-class
models, associated color and normal maps, and ultra high-quality
renderings. modo's modern workflow and advanced toolset
easily deliver enhanced productivity for 3D artists working
in film visual effects, game development, video production,
graphic arts and design visualization.
Pricing and Availability for modo
modo is available for USD $895 through Luxology and
its worldwide reseller partners on both the Windows and
Mac OSX platforms. To purchase or learn more about modo,
please visit www.modo3d.com or contact Luxology at (650)
378-8506.
About DNA
DNA
Productions, Inc. has created award winning 2D and 3D
animated projects in Dallas, Texas since 1987. In addition
to animation, DNA is a creative resource providing script
writing, directing and producing for animated series
and features.
DNA's latest release is "The Ant Bully," produced with
Playtone, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures. DNA also
created the Oscar nominated, "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" feature
film for Paramount and Nickelodeon and "The Adventures
of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius" television series, which
currently airs on Nickelodeon. DNA also animated the
Emmy nominated holiday special, "Olive, the Other Reindeer" for
the Curiosity Company and Fox. DNA wrote, directed and
produced the 3D Christmas special, "Santa vs. the Snowman" for
O Entertainment, which runs in Imax theaters during the
holiday season. For more information, visit www.dnahelix.com.
About Luxology
Based
in San Mateo, Calif., Luxology, LLC is an independent
technology company developing next-generation 3D content
creation software that enhances productivity via artist-friendly
tools powered by a modern underlying architecture. Founded
in 2002 by Allen Hastings, Stuart Ferguson and Brad
Peebler, Luxology is home to some of the top 3D engineering
expertise in the industry. For more information on Luxology,
its flagship product modo, and the active modo community,
please visit www.modo3d.com.
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