Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite

Standard

Premium


US$4,995 MSRP*

US$8,235 MSRP value**
39% savings***
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Powerful 3D Modeling and Animation
Autodesk® Entertainment Creation Suite Standard 2012 delivers advanced 3D software used by leading artists in game development, film, and television.

  • 3D modeling, animation, effects, rendering, and compositing
  • Digital sculpting and texture painting
  • Real-time character animation and motion editing
  • High-quality texture baking1

Includes:
Autodesk® 3ds Max® or Autodesk® Maya®
Autodesk® MotionBuilder®
Autodesk® Mudbox™


US$6,495 MSRP*

US$11,230 MSRP value**
42% savings***
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Sophisticated Animation and Effects
Autodesk® Entertainment Creation Suite Premium 2012 offers a set of must-have 3D tools to help power a modern pipeline. Includes everything in the Standard edition, plus:

  • Intuitive, node-based approach for creating sophisticated effects
  • High-quality facial animation with automatic lip-syncing at rapid speeds

Includes:
Autodesk® 3ds Max® or Autodesk® Maya®
Autodesk® Softimage®
Autodesk® MotionBuilder®
Autodesk® Mudbox™

Top Reasons to Buy

Learn about the top reasons to buy an Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite.

      Top Reasons to Buy (swf - 367Kb)

      Top Reasons to Buy (pdf - 482Kb)

Workflow Demonstrations

Watch these easy-to-follow video modules to see examples of the workflow and interoperability between products included in the Entertainment Creation Suites.

1. Modeling
Get an overview of 3ds Max and Mudbox modeling techniques.
View Video (10:13 min.)

2. Shading and Texturing
Pick up tools and techniques for creating textures, materials, and surfaces look in 3ds Max and Mudbox.
View Video (8:51 min.)

3. Animation
Learn about the multiple animation systems available in 3ds Max and how to create high-quality animation in less time with MotionBuilder.
View Video (10:05 min.)

4. Lighting and Rendering
Learn about the wide range of software- and hardware-accelerated rendering options available in 3ds Max.
View Video (6:12 min.)

5. Visual Effects
Learn about some of the visual effects tools found in 3ds Max: particles, cloth, and hair.
View Video (4:31 min.)

6. Post-Production
Rework image sequences and combine multiple sequences with 3ds Max® Composite toolset.
View Video (6:28 min.)

Customer Stories

Blur Studio
Learn how this studio uses 3ds Max, Mudbox, and MotionBuilder to create high-quality effects and games.
View Video: Long (5:25 min.) | Short (2:52 min.)

Remedy Entertainment
This animation studio uses 3ds Max, Mudbox, and MotionBuilder to bring together global efforts to create the video game Alan Wake, a psychological action thriller.
View Video (5:06 min.)

Product Information

FAQ (pdf - 95Kb)
System Requirements (pdf - 60Kb)

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**Value represents total MSRP of most closely matched products, as licensed for stand-alone use. Applicable design suites are licensed for installation and use of each component by one user to deliver additional workflow and functionality value as compared to the stand-alone individual products.

***International savings may vary. Savings based upon USD SRP.

1 Available with the Autodesk® Entertainment Creation Suites 2012 that include Autodesk® Maya® software only.