DigitalScape and IWILL Enhance VFX in T3

DigitalScape, today, announced its collaboration with Workstation Platform leader, IWILL Corporation, and with a number of Special Effects Studios in the production of Warner Bros, C-2 Pictures and Intermedia 's blockbuster film, "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines."

One of the visual effects studios, Digiscope, used DigitalScape Visual Computing Workstations to composite scenes of the Terminator characters and T-X "Skynet designed" cyborgs. Digiscope took advantage of the dual processing capability of Intel® Xeon™ processors with Hyper-Threading technology to reduce the amount of time required to enhance visual effects through the compositing process required during the final editing stages of the entire film.

"For Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Digiscope provided digital artistry in the form of compositing," says Dion Hatch, Chief Operating Officer of Digiscope. "We are a user of DigitalScape Visual Computing Workstations, based on IWILL motherboard technology. These systems give us the performance and service that we need to get our job done. When it comes to speed and performance, the DigitalScape workstations provide the power to get us through processor and graphic intensive scenes."

"We are proud to support Digiscope and their efforts on Terminator 3," says Bruce Faust, CEO and co-founder of DigitalScape. "For years we have provided a number Visual Computing Workstations and Render Nodes using IWILL based technologies. This is another fine example of how the partnership works to create the effects for such stunning and seamless FX scenes."

"We are proud to support DigitalScape in their efforts to build the Ultimate Visual Computing Workstation," said Adam Chou, General Manager of IWILL USA Corporation. "IWILL based workstations offer customers unparalleled performance by pushing the limits of extended bandwidth, increased head room, and the performance-enhancing features of Intel® NetBurst™ microarchitecture and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. By taking full advantage of dual Intel® Xeon™ processors, a 533 MHz system bus and dual DDR memory interface; DigitalScape clients can clearly ANIMATE, EDIT and RENDER faster than ever."

DigitalScape and IWILL have teamed up to work with other FX studios such as Digital Domain, Pacific Title, Dreamworks, Sony Imageworks, Grey Matter FX, Rhythm & Hues, Creo Filmworks, Stan Winston Studios and others in many of this summers current and upcoming features.

About DigiScope

Digiscope is a visual effects company dedicated to providing a full range of services to motion picture industries. Based in Santa Monica, CA, the company's creative environment nurtures the collaboration between the filmmakers and artists. Founded in 1995 as a division of America Color Graphics, DigiScope was conceived to respond creatively to constant innovations in digital effects technology. Digiscope offers digital compositing, computer graphics effects, main title design, finishing wire and object removal, and film restoration, scanning and recording.

About DigitalScape

DigitalScape is a leading provider of visual computing workstations, servers, render nodes and edit stations, primarily focused on the visual computing idustries. Headquartered in Lake Forest, CA, DigitalScape has focused on being the premier supplier of Intel® based computing solutions. DigitalScape can be reached at (949) 461-5645, or via the web at www.digitalscape.com.

About IWILL

IWILL is an industry leader in the manufacturing and engineering of appliances, motherboards, mini-systems and consumer electronic peripheral devices. While IWILL focuses on workstation, server and appliance based platforms, IWILL's foundation has remained constant -- provide reliable and innovative solutions for all customers. IWILL products are sold worldwide and have won numerous award from international web-based and print media including PC Magazine, Maximum PC, PC Professional, Cadalyst, Tom's Hardware, Anandtech, PC World, CHIP and many more. IWILL has branch offices in the USA, China, Korea and Japan. More information can be obtained by visiting www.iwill.net.

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