The second edition of the world’s best Autodesk art

Ballistic Publishing is pleased to announce the release of ELEMENTAL 2, the sequel to the critically acclaimed art book showcasing the world’s best digital artwork created with Autodesk solutions. ELEMENTAL 2 is packed with exciting imagery from Autodesk customers working in the fields of visual effects, animation, game development, architectural and design visualization.

The Most Compelling Showcase of Autodesk Artwork Ever Created

ELEMENTAL 2 features 215 works of art from 157 artists worldwide. 192 pages of mesmerizing 3D artwork are presented in the following categories:

• Architectural Exterior
• Architectural Public Interior
• Architectural Reconstruction
• Architecture Residential Interior
• Environment
• Character in Repose
• Character in Action
• Gaming/Broadcast Design
• Transport
• Product Design
• Abstract & Design

Produced in Partnership with Autodesk

ELEMENTAL 2 is created in partnership with Autodesk, as a follow-up to the highly celebrated ELEMENTAL book. In addition to the magnificent imagery presented by Autodesk customers worldwide, ELEMENTAL 2 includes a foreword by Carol Bartz, CEO and Carl Bass, COO of Autodesk, Inc., and special guest advisory board member Maurice Conti, Creative Director for Autodesk.

Industry-Leading Advisory Board

A panel of pre-eminent digital artists, visionaries and reviewers from the Autodesk community was responsible for judging the vast quantities of high quality artwork submitted for ELEMENTAL 2. The ELEMENTAL 2 advisory board consists of:

• Benoit Girard, President, Digital Dimension
• Marcin Wasko, 3D Animator and Designer, Platige Image
• Robert Stava, Creative Director, Arup 3D Media Group
• Susannah Skerl, Instructor, The Arts Institute Vancouver
• Pascal Blanché, Art Director, Ubisoft
• Michael Flynn, Independent Consultant
• Vincent Brisebois, CG Specialist, Autodesk
• Peter Moxom, Industry Manager for Animation, Autodesk Asia Pacific
• Maurice Conti, Creative Director, Autodesk

Superior Quality

Ballistic Publishing is renowned for its extraordinarily high quality publications. Each published image is individually finished and color-corrected to ensure that the transfer from the computer monitor to print is accurate and outstanding in quality. ELEMENTAL 2 is presented in a stylish hard cover edition and an exquisite leather-bound collector’s Limited Edition.

Leather Bound Limited Edition

ELEMENTAL 2 is also available in an exclusive collector’s Limited Edition featuring a black leather-bound cover with gold-embossing. Priced at US $145, these collector’s editions are exquisite.

Pricing and Availability

ELEMENTAL 2 is available in a standard hard cover edition retailing for US $55 and a leather-bound Limited Edition retailing for US $145. More details about the books and availability can be found on the Ballistic Publishing website at www.ballisticpublishing.com.

ELEMENTAL 2 publication details
ISBN: 1-921002-24-7 (Hard Cover), 1-921002-25-5 (Limited Edition)

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 220x297mm

Authors: Multiple

Editors: Daniel Wade, Paul Hellard

Publishers: Mark Snoswell, Leonard Teo

Availability: November 2005

Ballistic Publishing

Ballistic Publishing is the leading, award-winning, independent publisher of books for the digital arts industry. Dedicated to producing the highest quality publications celebrating the talents of digital artists worldwide, it is setting high standards in all areas of publishing from the quality of content, design and delivery to its responsiveness to the market. Ballistic Publishing shares a strong affiliation with the digital arts community through its sister organization The CGSociety (The Computer Graphics Society). Ballistic Publishing is based in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, with offices in Melbourne ( Victoria, Australia) and Tampa ( Florida, USA). More information about Ballistic Publishing is available from www.BallisticPublishing.com.

Media Contact

For more information, images and review copies, please contact:

Leonard Teo, Ballistic Publishing

leonard@ballisticmedia.net

Ph: +61 8 8388 5966 / +61 8 8370 3491 (direct)

Kevin G. Clark, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications, Autodesk, Inc.

kevin.g.clark@autodesk.com

Ph: +1 415 547 2457 / +1 415 548 33 36 (mobile)