Discreet, a division of Autodesk, Inc., is offering one-day workshops for professional animators to check out the animation, modeling, texturing, character animation and rendering techniques of 3ds max and receive a free 30-day trail of the 3D software. Classes are being offered throughout North America for $99. Advance registration is required. To register, get locations and times in your area and other information call (800) 869-3504, e-mail events@discreet.com or go to www.discreet.com/events/shiftgears.

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3ds max images courtesy of Virgin Lands; © 2003, New Line Cinema, FINAL DESTINATION 2, image courtesy of Digital Dimension; TOM CLANCY'S SPLINTER CELL image courtesy of Ubi Soft Entertainment.