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Luxology announces ‘modo’ Universal Binary ready for Intel-based Macs; port took just 20 minutes

Luxology, LLC, the creators of modo, a leading subdivision surface and polygonal 3D modeling platform, today announced modo's compatibility with Apple's new Intel Processor-based Macs. modo's highly adaptable architecture will enable Luxology's customers to access this advanced technology as soon as it's released.

"We had a programmer working on this immediately following Apple's announcement and within 20 minutes modo was not only compiled as a universal binary but actually running on the Intel-based Macs," said Brad Peebler, president of Luxology in the press release. "modo's development structure means there is no migration path to an Intel-based Mac. We're already there."

"modo was built as a mach-o application using XCode from the very first line of code," said Matt Craig, senior engineer for Luxology in the press release. "Our next-generation architecture and clean code allowed us to start running on Intel-based Macs the same day it was announced, just like with the G5 before it."

modo is the fastest, most advanced subdivision surface modeling environment available. Specifically designed to help 3D artists working on games, films, TV, print, architecture and Web productions, modo enables artists to accomplish more in less time. These advantages are made possible through a unique combination of a cutting edge toolset with painless pipeline integration, advanced software ergonomics, and a streamlined learning path. For more information on modo, visit http://www.modo3d.com.

The evaluation version of modo 102 is free and available for download at http://www.modo3d.com. modo 102 is available through Luxology and its worldwide partners. modo ships on a single disc supporting both Mac OS X and Windows, and sells for a suggested retail price of USD $895, with an introductory price of USD $695 available through June 30, 2005. To purchase and obtain immediate access to modo 102 via download, visit http://www.modo3d.com or contact Luxology at (650) 378-8506.

Based in San Mateo, Calif., Luxology, LLC is an independent technology company developing high-end 3D content creation tools that enhance productivity for artists working in the film, television, gaming and print industries. modo, the company's inaugural product, is rapidly being recognized as one the most efficient and advanced 3D modeling tools in the industry. Founded in 2002 by Allen Hastings, Stuart Ferguson and Brad Peebler, Luxology's team boasts some of the top engineering talent and industry expertise on the planet. For more information on Luxology, visit http://www.modo3d.com.