Release of 3D Studio Release 1 (DOS)

The debut of the original 3D Studio for DOS, a revolutionary PC-based 3D modeling, animation, and rendering package. It introduced many artists to professional 3D tools for the first time on a desktop PC.

Significance

Democratized 3D graphics, bringing professional capabilities to personal computers and establishing The Yost Group as a pioneering leader in the field, setting the stage for 3ds Max.