Apart of saying that we've got the biggest, does it really matter that Fabric Engine doesn't favor Softimage or any specific app at all? Knowing that I can code high performance stuff in Fabric and that I can use it in whatever 3D softwares still alive at a certain time sounds pretty neat to me as it is.
As for the future, sorry but I don't own a crystal ball _yet_! I'm living in the present and take things as they come, ready to react... for now, I thought that it would be a pretty good time to have a break from that industry and so far I'm enjoying the view, maybe you guys should do the same instead of stressing out! :) Btw, do you guys know the algorithm behind the Google Ads? Because you know, it could potentially return an ad even though you search for "Autodesk in my pants". On 9 August 2013 00:08, Stephen Davidson <magic...@bellsouth.net> wrote: > Yes, Fabric Engine is doing more for the survival of Softimage than most. > But even they are looking to support other 3D apps, as they should, so it > will not be something that will be a specific advantage to Softimage users. > > I am always testing the waters on newer, different software. It is just > such a HUGE > deal to learn a different platform, after you have felt comfortable with > one > for so long. > I feel for the large houses. I am just a lowly single freelancer. > Much easier for change, but still, no small matter.. > > The Google Ads was not a conspiracy theory, just an observation. > Autodesk paid for that ad placement, so they are responsible for it. > Google did not do this randomly. > > So, Christopher, what do you see as a future solution to our industry? > Microsoft keeps try to sell me Windows 8. Somehow I don't see myself > animating on a touch-pad. BUT...you never know! ;) > > ... if someone could come out with a touch-pad, large, and with a pressure > sensitive pen ... > > > On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 5:41 PM, Christopher Crouzet < > christopher.crou...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> It's not about ignorance. With all my respect, as everyone I'm not so >> happy to see how things have been going since Autodesk took over Softimage, >> but do you think that talking on a mailing-list about Google Ads and >> relating each little marketing glitch in order to elaborate a conspiracy >> theory will help at all? If it actually does something, I bet it's probably >> pissing off the remaining devs trying their best to save things with their >> means and it must help the marketing guys to think we're just a bunch of >> fanboys not even worth dealing with (ok, I'm exaggerating a bit). >> >> As for me, I chose to focus on actively looking for a solution rather >> than hoping for the best and linking my own future to a software's destiny. >> My whole working experience taught me how to be dynamic and adapt to my >> environment, so even if the whole industry had to stop, I won't need any >> planning, I'd be ready for that. We'll all be, I'm sure. >> >> Anyways, get used to it, every software dies at some point, better be >> ready sooner than later. I'm sure that you, like all the clever boys that >> we are on this mailing list, have already started to think on how to move >> on. And I know that it can be trickier for a company to move things around, >> but in the very worst case, Softimage will still work as it is and you're >> already rocking with it, so it's not too bad. On top of this, it sounds >> like we can now count on Fabric Engine to push things forward without >> having to ditch all our existing pipelines, so how could we not roll even >> more in the future? ;) >> >> >> >> On 8 August 2013 22:26, Gene Crucean <emailgeneonthel...@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Ignorance is bliss isn't it Christopher? I don't know about you but I >>> like planning for my future. >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Christopher Crouzet < >>> christopher.crou...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> How about you guys click on the Softimage icon from your desktop and do >>>> your magic instead of wasting your time whining about some marketing >>>> bullshit? ;) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 8 August 2013 19:29, Stephen Davidson <magic...@bellsouth.net>wrote: >>>> >>>>> to take it one step further.... If you click on the Maya link, and >>>>> then click on "products" >>>>> at the top of the page, Softimage is not listed. I think they are >>>>> pushing people to the >>>>> Suite, but that is unclear. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 12:41 PM, Rares Halmagean >>>>> <ra...@rarebrush.com>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Wow. Just wow. So anyone interested in checking out softimage and >>>>>> does a quick search would get a diversion like this from AD. Very >>>>>> telling. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 8/8/2013 11:35 AM, Mirko Jankovic wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Autodesk Softimage visual effects and 3D game development software >>>>>> enables artists to create stunning character animation and visual >>>>>> effects. >>>>>> >>>>>> Yes game development and they haven;t even try to make good >>>>>> connection to most popular game engines as well.... >>>>>> But they trying so hard to kill SI and it still doesn;t help says >>>>>> something how good actualy itis, after all updates given to Maya and >>>>>> still >>>>>> hard to push people from SI to it.. he >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 6:33 PM, Angus Davidson < >>>>>> angus.david...@wits.ac.za> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> For those of us who dont seem to get the paid results could you >>>>>>> copy and paste ? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ;) >>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>> *From:* Stephen Davidson [magic...@bellsouth.net] >>>>>>> *Sent:* 08 August 2013 06:20 PM >>>>>>> *To:* softimage@listproc.autodesk.com >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: Why did I pay support?? Why did I buy a suite ? I >>>>>>> want my moneyback! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I think I can shed light on where Autodesk is going, as far as >>>>>>> Softimage is concerned. >>>>>>> Go to Google and search for "Autodesk Softimage". >>>>>>> What is the first paid search result? >>>>>>> This is the one that Autodesk marketing paid Google money to display. >>>>>>> There is your answer. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 10:51 AM, Steffen Dünner < >>>>>>> steffen.duen...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2013/8/8 Eugen Sares <sof...@mail.sprit.org> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Wait, wasn't there a 3rd 3D application among those? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Yes, this: >>>>>>>> http://area.autodesk.com/products/features/extensionmudbox :( >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Cheers >>>>>>>> Steffen >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> PGP-ID(RSA): 0xD6E0CE93 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Fingerprint: 879F 572C FEE4 9DE5 53A8 3C1C 22A9 C8DE D6E0 CE93 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Best Regards, >>>>>>> * Stephen P. Davidson** >>>>>>> **(954) 552-7956 >>>>>>> * sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from >>>>>>> magic* >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> - Arthur C. Clarke >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is >>>>>>> confidential. If you have received this communication in error, please >>>>>>> notify us immediately and destroy the original message. You may not >>>>>>> copy or disseminate this communication without the permission of the >>>>>>> University. Only authorised signatories are competent to enter into >>>>>>> agreements on behalf of the University and recipients are thus advised >>>>>>> that the content of this message may not be legally binding on the >>>>>>> University and may contain the personal views and opinions of the >>>>>>> author, which are not necessarily the views and opinions of The >>>>>>> University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. All agreements between >>>>>>> the University and outsiders are subject to South African Law unless >>>>>>> the University agrees in writing to the contrary. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> *Rares Halmagean >>>>>> ___________________________________ >>>>>> *visual development and 3d character & content creation. >>>>>> *rarebrush.com* <http://rarebrush.com/> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Best Regards, >>>>> * Stephen P. Davidson** >>>>> **(954) 552-7956 >>>>> * sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com >>>>> >>>>> *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> - Arthur C. Clarke >>>>> >>>>> <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> -Gene >>> www.genecrucean.com >>> >> >> > > > -- > > Best Regards, > * Stephen P. Davidson** > **(954) 552-7956 > * sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com > > *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* > > > - Arthur C. Clarke > > <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> >
