Computer Graphics in the Seattle Area

Adobe hardware and software products and technologies enable users to create, view, communicate, and print electronic documents across platforms. The company licenses industry-standard Adobe PostScript software to over 40 leading computer and printer manufacturers worldwide. Retail products include Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, and Adobe After Effects.

Alias/Wavefront sales.

Full 3D, 2D, and special effects animation or still graphics. SGI Extreme workstations, Power macs, and Pentium workstations. Photorealistic animation, cycle animation, rotoscoping image inhancement, logo ID, accident recreation, business graphics.

Since 1994, Appian Graphics has pioneered the development of multiple monitor hardware and software solutions. No, we don't make multiple monitors, rather, we specialize in multiple monitor graphics cards and software. Appian is headquartered in Redmond, WA, with an affiliate office located in London, UK. Our products are available through a network of dealers, value-added resellers, international distributors and OEMs.

Arkitek Studios consistently creates unique and compelling 3D animation, multimedia and sound for an ever expanding roster clients, including Microsoft, AT&T, Sierra Online, Intel, RealNetworks, Discovery Channel, MCI, Hewlett Packard, to name a few.

Major strengths of this company are found not only in the ability to conceive and produce stunning visual elements, but also to enhance their impact with great music composition and sound design.

The net effect is that the client receives a product that is synergistic, where all elements enhance each other. Whether creating the entire project, or collaborating with others, Arkitek brings a fresh perspective to the table, on time and on budget. Please call for a brochure and demo reel.

ArtSource is an agency that focuses on providing digital media staffing. We supply interface designers, web designers, graphic designers, illustrators, animators, photographers, developers, producers, audio/video specialists, and production artists to the digital media and software industries. We specialize in people who not only use high-tech tools to create, but also understand the development process. This gives us an edge over traditional design and temporary help agencies, who don't always understand the unique challenges of your industry. We can provide you with smart individuals with the depth and breadth of experience crucial for creating a successful software product. In addition to placing artists and production staff for on-site assignments, we're fully equipped for turnkey production and design services when you need them.

The Boeing Company, with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., is the world's leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and one of the nation's largest exporters. The company is a major U.S. Government contractor, with capabilities in space systems, helicopters, military airplanes, missile systems, information and electronic systems and software products. Boeing is heavily involved with computer graphics in using CAD and imaging systems, scientific visualization, video and tv production, and analytical and simulation systems.

Developing B2B content for New Media Deployment.

At Continuance we design, build and maintain websites for small to mid-sized companies. We are focused on helping companies get more out of their web properties by providing the best in web design, web applications and database programming.

Creative Assets provides digital artists and other creative talent for contract positions, as well as full-time placement. We have been focused on the creative industry since we opened in 1990, placing designers and production artists for both print and multimedia projects. We work with companies throughout the NW, from large software companies to small graphic design shops. Our experience and expertise helps us recruit and place highly-skilled individuals who combine talent with technology.

Founded in 1995, definition six is a small startup game development company in Seattle. We strive to design cutting-edge games that are different. We combine novel gameplay and hard-core technology into something players have never before experienced.

Our research focus is on technologies that have a real and direct impact on the feel and play of our games. As a single example, our physics simulator goes beyond just looking cool; it allows our game designers - and even more importantly, allows our players - to do genuinely original things in our games.

DigiPen is a registered school located in Redmond, Washington, U.S.A., that provides intensive training programs for students who are interested in either becoming Video Game Programmers or computer animators.

While the uses for computers continue to grow, two of the most exciting areas evolving are 3D computer graphics imagery and computer/video game production. Realizing the demand for highly trained and qualified specialists to produce such work for these expanding industries, DigiPen offers intensive training programs in each of these fields.

Digital Alchemy has the tools and talent needed to build custom business and commerce applications that enhance efficiency for your organization and add profit to your bottom line. Digital Alchemy provides a complete solution set including; office automation, on-line catalogs, shopping carts, rich media, on-line ordering and application management.

Digital Alchemy's solutions utilize the Internet and Web browser functionality, to either extend the life of your companies existing back office applications or design completely new work flow and operational processes. Because of the low cost of development and maintenance, Digital Alchemy's solutions have a quick and significant return on investment.

2D and 3D animation, character and cel animation, multimedia and interactive consumer products. Tools include Alias Power Animator, Symbolics 3D, Harry, Paintbox, Avid and component video (D1 and Digital Beatcam).

Discryptic Designs develops Windows and Macintosh software products. Our primary focus is on user interface, imaging and graphics.

We're a 2 year-old 3D animation company in Seattle, specializing in 3D animation production, from games to film effects. Our most recent short film is featured in the upcoming Spike and Mike Festival of Animation.

Electronic Arts, headquartered in San Mateo, California, is a leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, EA posted revenues over $530 million for fiscal 1996. The company develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide for personal computers and advanced entertainment systems such as the PlayStation+ and Sega Saturn+. Electronic Arts markets its products worldwide under five brand names: Electronic Arts, EA SPORTS+, Origin Systems Inc., Bullfrog Productions Ltd. and Jane's Combat Simulations. EA has international subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, and US development operations in San Mateo, Calif.; Baltimore, Maryland; Austin, Texas; and Seattle, Washington.

Elephants & ants provides creative and innovative design work for web sites, software interface, and printed communications projects. Our cohesive team provides responsive and effective enterprise-wide capabilities to provide real business benefit. Our adaptability and high-quality work have provided value for our many clients including: Microsoft, Cranium, Alaska Airlines, WizKids, Leo Paper Group, RealNetworks, and many others.

Video effects design, 2D and 3D graphics, computer generated storyboards, computer animation, and cel animation.

Engine Interactive follows a precise methodology towards designing for the web, stressing usability and high return-on-investment. The company works closely with its clients, learning the intricacies of their businesses, and translating this knowledge into its unique brand of online solutions including; web design, web development, flash web design, and web site marketing.

Equator Technologies is developing Platform Technology for the Digital Convergence. We are applying the following technology to multimedia applications : audio, video and communications digital signal processing, 2D/3D graphics, real-time operating systems, and dynamic object-code translation.

Component digital online, offline editorial, graphics , animation, and post-production design.

Gas Powered Games was founded in May 1998 by Chris Taylor, creator of the award-winning Total Annihilation. Staffed by top talent, GPG is devoted to creating immersive, addictive, cutting-edge games that push technological boundaries. The company's first game, a revolutionary single and multi-player fantasy RPG, is slated for release in 2000.

Getty Images is the world's leading imagery company, creating and providing the largest and most relevant collection of still and moving images to communication professionals around the globe. From sports and news photography to archival and contemporary imagery, Getty Images' products are found each day in newspapers, magazines, advertising, films, television, books and websites. Getty Images' website, www.gettyimages.com, is the first place customers turn to search, purchase and download powerful imagery. Seattle-headquartered Getty Images is a global company, and has customers in more than 50 countries.

Space: Giant Steps works with artists, architects, and engineers to create digital media installations that envelop the inhabitants.

Sound: Giant Steps brings digital sounds and analog instruments together to create powerful tracks for a wide range of applications, spanning high-end websites to Dolby digital surround installations.

Sight: Giant Steps specializes in high-end 3D graphics, motion graphics, and compositing.

Graphx is a graphic design firm located in Seattle, Washington. We design for print and web, including, but not limited to: Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Brochures, Advertising, Trade Show Displays, Web Design, Illustration, Signage, Posters, Event Promotions, Banners, etc.

Research in computer graphics covers a broad range of topics, including photorealistic image synthesis, computer-generated illustration, applications of wavelets and other multiresolution methods, image editing and searching, color reproduction, and curve and surface design.

[Humongous Entertainment is now part of Infogrames. -- Brandon Van Every]

Putt-Putt, Humongous Entertainments first and its most popular character, was born in 1990 when Shelley Day created the lovable, little purple car as a character for evening bedtime stories for her then 3-year-old son.

Day and Ron Gilbert launched Humongous Entertainment in 1992 to create world-class interactive adventures for children, Putt-Putt was a natural choice to be their first star.

Children of all ages kids and parents connect with Humongous Entertainments family of adorable original characters. Putt-Putt, Freddi Fish, Buzzy the Knowledge Bug, Fatty Bear, Pajama Sam and SPY Fox are friends that live in interactive worlds where children explore, discover and have fun as they direct the adventures.

Humongous Entertainments latest CD-ROMs use thousands of frames of hand-drawn animation and exclusive technology to create true interactive animation. Players seamlessly affect how the game unfolds with the click of a mouse. The film-like quality of interactive animation brings the colorful characters and their worlds to life.

HyperBole Studios is a creator and developer of world-class interactive entertainment. Founded in 1990 by Greg Roach, one of the country's leading interactive designers, HyperBole explores interactive media as a new creative form, developing intelligent, story-driven multimedia, games, and online entertainment.

HyperBole Studios has been creating compelling, award-winning interactive entertainment for over six years. The company started with an interactive magazine, which was serialized for two years. HyperBole now develops CD-ROM titles, interactive technology and online content.

The company has spent three years developing VirtualCinema, an interactive engine, interface, and structural approach to interactive media. VirtualCinema, equally suited to the development of entertainment or computer-based training, is now available for licensing.

[ Though not located in the Seattle area, Inklination, Inc. was incorporated in Washington in October 1996. Among its co-founders are Dr. David Salesin of UW and Dr. Georges Winkenbach, former UW graduate student. ]

Inklination, Inc. researches and develops software for the computer graphics, illustration, and art markets. Current technologies include algorithms and techniques for creating images in the traditional style of pen-and-ink illustration.

Interactive Threshold is a custom design and development house. We provide a broad range of expertise but specialize in user interface design, commerce design, marketing demos/websites, and online events. In addition to our service-based work, Interactive Threshold produces proprietary multimedia titles, ActiveX controls and branded web sites.

Founded in 1995 to produce graphics, animation, online and off-line editing for broadcast and cable television, web and print, CD and DVD. We use a variety of production tools from After Effects to Form Z. Our studio is equipped with broadcast and non broadcast standard equipment. Visit our web site to see a list of clients and examples of recent work.

Established in July 1996, KnowWonder, Inc. uses rich, creative content to develop, publish and market leading edge computer entertainment software programs for children.

Lightspeed uses a variety of elements and effects to create shows that can entertain, educate, or simply dazzle your audiences. Whether you want lasers to add some splash to an event or need a custom 3D presentation, Lightspeed can provide the tools and talent necessary to achieve your project goals: lasers, computer graphics, stereo 3D programs and show design.

Manifold Graphics is a small, Seattle-area start-up company that grew out of the University of Washington. Our mission is to make money doing what we enjoy and what we are best at: research and development. We are funded partially through SBIR grants and partially through development contracts with other businesses.

Most of our work so far has been on software to solve the problems arising from the very large data sets created by laser scanning systems.

Mesmer Animation Labs is a high-tech training center for the information age, specializing in cutting-edge tools for graphics, animation and special effects. Mesmer Animation Labs is an Authorized Training Center for Softimage, Alias|Wavefront, and Discreet graphics tools. Our clients include Microsoft, Electronic Arts, LucasArts, Psygnosis, Boeing, and many individuals just like you!

Since its inception in 1975, Microsofts mission has been to create software for the personal computer that empowers and enriches people in the workplace, at school and at home. Microsofts early vision of a computer on every desk and in every home is coupled today with a strong commitment to Internet- related technologies that expand the power and reach of the PC and its users. As the worlds leading software provider, Microsoft strives to produce innovative products that meet customers evolving needs.

Microsoft products include operating systems for personal computers, server applications for client/server environments, business and consumer productivity applications, and interactive media programs, and Internet platform and development tools. Microsoft also offers online services, sells personal computer books and input devices, and researches and develops advanced technology software products. Microsoft products, available in more than 30 languages and sold in more than 50 countries, are available for most PCs, including Intel microprocessor-based computers and Apple computers.

Microsoft Studios is Microsoft's internal design and production facility for digital new media. Production originates from three 2000-square-foot sound stages. A fully component digital signal path, plus flexible switching and routing systems, provide extreme flexibility in capturing, editing, compressing and delivering media content.

MS Studios provides production solutions for a variety of new distribution platforms, like DVD, WebTV and interactive Digital Television. In addition, modern post-production suites support a variety of post-production systems, such as Avid, D-Vision and Softimage Digital Studio, plus a Flame workstation for special effects design and composition.

The Design Team at Microsoft Studios offers an array of visual design services, including creative treatments, storyboard development, project management and production of linear and interactive content. Its computer graphics department houses artists and workstations with a broad range of 2D, 3D, illustration and animation skills. Workstations include SoftImage, Alias, Director, Photoshop and others.

Through the Microsoft sales channel, media consulting services are available to strategic partners and customers of Microsoft, in hybrid audio / video / data systems, media asset management, Windows Media Technology for live-to-internet streaming, interactive learning applications, and emerging platforms like digital television and DVD. Consulting services may include design and prototyping services performed in our world-class facility.

Monolith Productions, Inc. is comprised of many of the software industry's most talented and creative people. Our goal? To raise the standards of entertainment through multiple mediums-- software, music, soundtracks, movies--you name it. We can do it all, and do it better than anyone else.

Monolith Productions, Inc. was founded in 1994--the idea? To produce fantastic entertainment, from software products showcasing engaging content, to music, movies and commercials--you name it, we wanted to do it. The founding members of Monolith had a vision--produce quality content, no matter what the price. If we stuck to this vision, people would notice.

Monolith Productions, Inc. is a Kirkland, WA based company (in the heart of the Silicon Forest and right down the street from Microsoft). Monolith specializes in Windows 95 technology specific to gaming, producing eye-popping content using Microsoft's DirectX API's and ActiveX controls.

Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, is the leader in the worldwide $15 billion retail video game industry. Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its best-selling home video game systems, including the hand-held Game Boy, the 16-bit Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and the 64-bit Nintendo 64, the fastest selling video game system in history.

As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Washington, serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere, where more than 40 percent of American households own a Nintendo game system.

Outcast Ltd. is a privately owned developer of web focused interactive 3D content and technologies providing motion capture, media and consulting services.

Corporate multimedia design.

3D computer graphics, Corporate logos, commercial tags, Station ID, and character animation.

2D animation and graphics.

Pixelogic Studios is a design studio, offering Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Research and Development. Our experience and talent has been successfully applied to product development for a variety of market segments.

As a service to its clients Pixelogic Studios works with a variety of affiliates that specialize in skills that compliment our scope of services. In doing so, our clients are afforded all the advantages of the large full service design studios, but without the overhead.

As one of Seattle's leading interactive agencies, POP! Multimedia delivers an integrated suite of digital and print communication solutions — from website design to annual reports--that help clients create lasting connections to their customers. Current clients include Nintendo, Expedia, Washington Mutual, Microsoft, Warner Home Video, K2 Sports and RealNetworks.

Film transfer, digital online, Flint graphics effects, 3D animation, and Avid offline.

RAD Game Tools is a privately-held company based in Kirkland, Washington. RAD develops game software technologies which are licensed by primarily by video game companies. RAD Game Tools products have appeared in over 7,000 games, and shipped over 50 million end-user games in 2001.

Reachin is today a provider of state of the art human computer interface technology and will be a world-leading solution provider of medical training and planning systems and Oil & Gas planning products. Reachin, together with leading partners, develops products of the future based on our technology and their market and user knowledge. Reachin human computer interface technology is the combination of software and hardware that enables a user to reach in and touch everything that the computer is set up to display.

Founded in 1980, Robert McNeel & Associates is a privately-held, employee-owned company that provides technical professionals with productive tools shaped from emerging technologies.

Since 1985 Robert McNeel & Associates has been in the business of providing technical professionals with up-to-date and profitable desktop computer tools. McNeel and its clients are most successful when they form a partnership to shape emerging technologies into productive and profitable tools.

For ten years McNeel focused on replacing drafting tables with productive AutoCAD systems. Much of McNeels new product work has focused on using AutoCAD drawings and related data in all business processes, including design, planning, marketing and maintenance. McNeel currently provides tools for design, analysis, mapping, GIS, and visualization of AutoCAD drawing data.

For the last few years McNeel's focus has also been on developing and publishing specialty Windows products for engineers, architectural and industrial designers, and related support staff.

Rocket Pictures is a media production and design firm specializing in film, broadcast, sports, entertainment and corporate communications for companies who want to establish a unique presence. Our craft extends beyond mere visual form and logical data and concentrates on the bigger picture — the power of the message exploited through the art of storytelling.

SEEK Systems designes and manufactures leading-edge I/O performance-enhancement and RAID solutions. Product offerings include: The XCelerator, a configurable caching disk controller/solid state disk, which maximizes performnance for I/O-bound applications. It utilizes up to 1GB of write-back cache to process your most frequently accessed data or hot files. The SEEK Array is a family of high performance, scaleable RAID systems with up to 128MB of write-back controller cache for unmatched performance.

Puget Sound SIGCHI is operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes. Puget Sound SIGCHI is a local chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction.

Solid Modeling Solutions™ is your independent supplier of the source code for a powerful suite of geometry kernels. SMS provides advanced NURBS-based geometry libraries, SMLib, TSNLib, GSNLib, and NLib, that encompass extensive definition and manipulation of NURBS curves and surfaces with the latest fully functional non-manifold topology.

Square Co., Ltd., is renowned as the developer and publisher of the Final Fantasy, Romancing Sa.ga, and Secret of Mana video game series. In order to attain the goal of continuously creating "million sellers", Square is investing in next-generation technology to create works on the cutting edge.

Studio360 is a leading digital media company specializing in delivering compelling rich media experiences for business and consumer applications. Studio360 creates websites, kiosks, multimedia installations, digital media, rich media advertising and entertainment for the internet.

Surreal Software, Inc. is a cutting-edge development company committed to creating high quality, technically advanced games that are FUN to play.

Surreal is a privately held Washington corporation with a single office situated in the Fremont area of Seattle.

3D computer animation.

Sucker Punch was founded in late '97 and has been growing ever since. The Sucker Punch team is a blend of experienced developers, artists and designers--all working feverishly on our first title, called Sprocket.

Our overall approach to building games is to design a game engine and then create worlds with it -- as opposed to building an interactive movie of pre-rendered cut-scenes. The ultimate goal is to discover the game engine's emergent behaviors, and build exciting user experiences and puzzles on top of them. We are not trying to design the next first-person shooter, driving game, or side scrolling jumping game.

Tooned In is a company of artists and geeks, using cutting-edge digital techniques combined with traditional artistry to produce Animation, Film, and Game content. The Tooned In team is led by award-winning Hollywood animators Cindy Ball and James Mahoney, who combined decades of animation experience with years of technology and virtual world research at the California Institute of Technology and Microsoft Corporation. The history of Tooned In can be traced back to 1994 when Tim Hunkapiller joined the group. We're currently working in Seattle with a team of amazingly talented artists all wiht a passionate dedication to producing mind blowing animated and interactive entertainment.

Validio Software provides outsourced software development services to high-tech companies and businesses that rely on technology.

Based in Seattle, Washington, Validio's services include either providing the design, management, and implementation of complete projects using experienced development teams, or supporting customer driven projects with skilled development resources. By maintaining a staff of qualified software developers and experienced project managers in both the U.S. and Ukraine, Validio offers its clients technical expertise that is both scalable and cost effective.

Leveraging this unique model of local and offshore talent, Validio's promise is a smooth process, timely results, and high quality software all at an affordable cost.

Valve is a computer game development company founded by Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington and based in Kirkland, Washington. Since its inception in 1996, Valve has licensed the Quake engine from id software, signed a publishing deal with Sierra On-Line, and hired a staff of 20, all of whom have equity in the company. Valve's first product is Half-Life, a first-person action game that will be available from Sierra On-Line in Spring, 1998.

Valve is also working on a second, unannounced game.

Virtual I/O manufactures and sells a line of personal display systems, including the lightweight i-glasses. These head-mounted video systems use see-through optical technology and provide high-quality video and computer images.

Our cornerstone product - Visio - includes everything you need to effortlessly create day-to-day business diagrams, such as organization charts, maps, and space plans. Visio Technical takes the labor and expense out of creating space plans, electrical schematics, piping diagrams, and other technical drawings - the kind most people struggle to do with CAD programs.

Visual Dynamics is a visual communication firm specializing in 3-dimensional content creation. Our work blends artistry with technology, analysis, and graphics for the production of software, presentations, and video animation. Our services are utilized by a wide spectrum of professionals, from local planning agencies to global game developers.

The WSA is an alliance focused on helping Washington State software and Internet innovators succeed. We are a catalyst for setting new industry directions, sharing expertise, delivering key business services, and leading the advocacy of issues necessary to keep Washington a leader in the digital economy.

The Whole Experience INC is a Seattle based company specializing in real-time 3D interactive software development. For the past 5 years, WXP has been creating high end real-time software for many of the nations top companies. Having just completed a LBE ride for Disney's "Disney Quest" called Cyberspace Mountain, WXP is now developing a video game in house for the PC entitled "Experience".

Founded in 1998, WildTangent is a privately-held company located in Redmond, Washington and pursues the vision of building a richer, more communicative Internet experience through the use of 3D graphics, sound, animation, and interactivity. Product downloads and information, as well as developer resources, is posted on the WildTangent Web site.

Digital post production, titling, special effects, 2D and 3D animation, and multimedia design.

Yumetech, Inc. was formed to develop online and networked realtime 3D solutions for the business, entertainment and educational markets. Based in Seattle, Washington, our goal is to be a leader in networked 3D development. Our consulting services provide unparallelled expertise in networked, realtime 3D software and content development.

Seattle-based Zombie Virtual Reality Entertainment was founded in 1994 by Joanna Alexander and Mark Long, both formerly with the David Sarnoff Research Virtual Entertainment Center. They formed Zombie to apply their combined thirteen years advanced virtual reality research and development expertise to the creation of immersive VR entertainment programs for the consumer market. Zombie is a next generation game designer of 32b/64b systems developing some of the first commercially available virtual reality games for home use. Zombies other principals are Nick Nicholas, former co-chief executive officer of Time Warner and former president of both HBO and Time, Inc. and Mike Tannen, president of Kinnevik Media, a Scandinavian satellite and cable company.