Softimage for Games
Autodesk® Softimage® is an advanced 3D software that gives artists, TDs and developers everything they need to create tomorrow’s triple-A titles. Today, powerhouse platforms like the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC are driving the demand for more immersive, more realistic gaming experiences. Fortunately, Softimage was designed from the ground up to handle the large and complex assets required for next-generation detail.
Here are just a few of the reasons to make Softimage a part of your next game production:
Softimage fits easily into existing games pipelines
Already using another 3D application? No problem. Softimage complements your existing pipeline with a comprehensive toolset for working with high-quality next-gen game assets. It's easy to share content between Softimage and other 3D applications like Autodesk® 3ds Max® and Autodesk® Maya® (or even just between 3ds Max and Maya!) using Autodesk® Crosswalk.
Crosswalk is an ongoing initiative to help transfer standard Softimage rigs and content into and out of any previously established 3D pipeline. You can transfer assets using the latest dotXSI and COLLADA standards, and take advantage of enhanced import/export tools to get assets in and out of 3ds Max and Maya pipelines. Of course all pipelines have their own unique requirements, and the Autodesk engineering team can work with you to extend Crosswalk to work with specialized content. Spend less time moving your characters and more time animating them.
Softimage Pipeline Tools - Feature Tour
Softimage is easy to learn
Are your artists trained on other 3D applications? Don't worry. A host of readily available training materials, and transition features built right into the software make Softimage easy to learn. Within days of using the software, artists can enjoy the additional power and flexibility Softimage brings to the table.
Training resources include :
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In-Box training - Softimage comes with a free copy of The Artist’s Guide to XSI, a training DVD from Softimage training partners, Digital Tutors.
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Vibrant online community – The SOFTIMAGE|NET forums are packed with training videos, tutorials, lively discussions, helpful support information, and more.
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Third Party training – Take advantage of a growing library of independent training DVDs available from Digital Tutors, Noesis Interactive, The Gnomon Workshop and others.
- Certified training centers – Over 80 training centers worldwide teach Softimage. Visit the Education pages to find the training center nearest you.
On top of all that, Softimage is easy for those using other 3D packages to pick up. It delivers familiar key mappings and navigation models; plus, you can quickly configure Softimage to use the same keyboard and mouse interactions as 3ds Max or Maya, or you can even modify the layout to look like one of these packages.
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