Autodesk Softimage 7.5

Autodesk has released Autodesk Softimage 7.5 software for visual effects and game production.

With this release, Autodesk has renamed the SOFTIMAGE|XSI software - acquired from Avid Technology - Autodesk Softimage.

The 7.5 version offers timesaving new features, such as UV unfolding technology, a multithreaded Syflex cloth simulator and an integrated mental ray 3.7+ renderer.

Artists have used Softimage to create numerous movies, commercials and video games, including the Oscar-winning film "Happy Feet," Coca Cola's "Heist" Super Bowl ad, and the "Fable II" video game.

"Our mission at Autodesk is to deliver integrated pipelines for digital entertainment creation and Softimage is an important addition to our portfolio," said Marc Petit, Autodesk Media & Entertainment senior vice president.

"It has been three months since we acquired substantially all of the assets of Softimage and its integration into Autodesk is going extremely well.

The team has kept Softimage 7.5 on plan and it has shipped without delay.

We remain committed to delivering solid future releases of the software."