Oregon3D Appointed as Authorized Training Center for Discreet

Oregon3D (Portland, Ore.), The Center for Visualization Technologiesannounced that Discreet has appointed Oregon3D as an authorizedtraining center for Discreet 3ds max, combustion 2, flint, flame, andsmoke. The only independent training center in the United States tooffer courses on Discreet flint, flame, and smoke, Oregon3D's premierfacility provides a collaborative learning environment for a variety ofcourses in 3D animation, special effects, compositing, editing, andrealtime image generation.

"The people at Oregon 3D spent years researching and developing thecenter before they launched," says Diane Duffey, Discreet's manager oftraining and educational programs worldwide. "They wanted perfectionand they got it, and they more than exceeded everyone's expectations.We so are excited to add them to the Discreet Training CenterNetwork."

Taught by Discreet-certified instructors Mark Noland, Phil Guzzo,and industry-acclaimed professionals, such as Gary M. Davis, Oregon3D'sinstructors bring real-world production and problem-solving experienceto the classroom. Typically consisting of four or five days ofintensive, hands-on training, these courses go beyond the theory ofoperation to integrate course work with real-life storyboarding,postproduction, and project management practices.

"It is extremely rare to find a training facility with thecommitment of Oregon3D," says Gary M. Davis, nationally renownedcertified Discreet training specialist. "Having had the privilege oftraining in six different countries, I have seen many differentfacilities, but none compare with the training center at Oregon3D. Ittruly is state-of-the-art across the board. Oregon3D is equipped forinstruction on literally any graphics application out there. The sky isthe limit with a facility like this one!"

Equipped with an SGI Onyx 3200 supercomputer, 24 high-end graphicsworkstations and a six-station Octane systems lab, Oregon3D providesthe working environment and equipment used by professional creativeartists in the film, game, television, and visualizationindustries.

Prices for Oregon3D classes range from a one-day introduction to 3dsmax for US$250 to a five-day advanced flint, flame, or smoke course forUS$2,500. For class registration and additional information, visit www.oregon3d.com or contact Oregon3Dat its toll free number (866)626-9100.

Oregon3D's 8,000-square-foot facility provides students with theopportunity to learn in a creative environment using state-of-the-arthardware and software. Oregon3D is also the only facility in the regionto provide a 3D-visualization service bureau that allows clients toaccess an immersive display wall driven by the latest supercomputingtechnology from SGI, including an Onyx 3200 based Reality Center. Forclass registration and additional information on Oregon3D, visit www.oregon3d.com.