As we wrap up our August-long coverage of blockbusters, AU-style, we thought we’d focus on a big part of any blockbuster: the stars. The talent that goes on the poster. The ones in the spotlight. The folks that can’t be replaced. When they join the production, it goes from being a movie about [whatever] and suddenly becomes their movie. At AU, we have our own kind of superstars. Folks that come back year after year, people that can pack a room based in large part on who they are, what they know, and how they teach, lead, and inspire. Sure, they may not be followed by paparazzi when they’re i... READ MORE >

Blockbusters—they’re the movies that pull out all the stops and all the tricks. Stars, amazing visuals, big set pieces, far-off locales, music and sound—they’ll use whatever it takes to make the maximum impact on viewers (and the box office). At AU, we prepare a few blockbusters of our own every year, in addition to the hundreds of classes we offer for every industry we serve. These are the big events where we bring on the lights, the music, the stars, and the showmanship, where the goal is to “wow” the audience a bit while we educate and inspire. So in honor of August, the month of the bloc... READ MORE >

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—bang a gong. Shout it from the rooftops. Tweet your heart out: AU Las Vegas 2016 registration is now open! Join us at The Venetian, November 15-17, for 3 days of learning about breakthrough technologies, connecting with others in your field solving the same unique challenges as you, and exploring the Future of Making Things. Hear from industry innovators and thought leaders. Learn real-world applications to drive change in your work. READ MORE >

With registration opening soon, it’s time to start planning your AU experience. What do you want to learn this November—new skills? New software? New workflows? Whatever your learning goals, you can bet we’ve got classes aplenty for you to choose from. The AU Las Vegas 2016 class catalog is now online. You can search by product, speaker, class format, topic, or track. You can also find information about preconference events and more. With over 700 sessions to choose from, you might want to start making a list. (Hint: If you sign in with your Autodesk account, you can select “favorites” for wh... READ MORE >

It’s the dog days of summer, and you know what that means—time to head to the theater to escape the heat, chow some popcorn, and catch a blockbuster flick. Here at AU we thought we’d dedicate a week or 2 to celebrating the role Autodesk software has played in bringing to life many of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters in recent years. As you probably know, Autodesk animation software is a major player in the VFX game for both animated and live action films. Maya software is so widely used in the movie world that a 2015 VentureBeat article went so far as to ask, “Could Hollywood even make visual... READ MORE >