From here:
https://www.solidangle.com/about/
"The name for Arnold was inspired by the particularly brilliant impersonation made by fellow visual effects wizard Andy Lesniak of the then Governor of California and prototypical bodybuilder, Austrian-born Arnold Schwarzenegger. A smiling nod to the heights that brute force can help achieve!"
As this is a frequently asked question we have provided both the question and answer in this thread.
Lee Griggs
Arnold rendering specialist
AUTODESK
