Hello Stephen:
I use Bodypaint 3D on a regular basis, but not the C4D main UI as much.
I tried working with modeling in C4D, and while I like all the mograph
deformers that are there by default, it isn't ICE. While I like the
painting tools in BP3D, I tried working with it to change my topology,
and even I would rather use Maya to do that than work in C4D again...the
UI just doesn't click for me (oh god the combo keys shortcuts). Even
right now as it is I have extensively changed most of the shortcuts and
UI layout in order to be able to paint more efficiently without
grimacing every few seconds.
But! I am sure that most people should be able to transition to C4D fine
once they get the hang of it, just be aware it won't be like going from
XSI > 3ds max or Maya. The UI philosophy is quite different.
Hope that helps somewhat! :)
Yours sincerely,
Siew Yi Liang
On 3/5/2014 9:34 AM, Stephen Davidson wrote:
Joey... we have survived the same Cubicomp, Matador, Softimage/XSI
roller-coaster ride.
It seems you have had even more rugs, pulled out from under you, than
I have.
I am at quite a loss as to how to proceed. Calling me "gun-shy" is an
understatement.
I do NOT want to put as much effort into learning the finer points of
another software,
to just be put in the same position, yet again.
And just when Redshit3D had come out with such a GREAT GPU render engine.
And, like you said, there is no equivalent to ICE, as far as I can tell.
I am reluctant to go to Maya or 3DMax as they could suffer the same
demise.
The latest After Effects came bundled with Cinema 4D (lite) and,
locally, there have
been a LOT of jobs posted that require Cinema 4D.
Anyone have experience with Cinema 4D?
On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 11:35 AM, Ponthieux, Joseph G.
(LARC-E1A)[LITES] <j.ponthi...@nasa.gov <mailto:j.ponthi...@nasa.gov>>
wrote:
Indeed. This decision does make one wonder if this will be a
"CUBICOMP" moment for AD M&E.
Trust is not something sold like a software maintenance agreement.
It's earned. I started using Softimage 20 years ago this very
month. In all those years not even Avid or Microsoft put the
production methodology I use in such jeopardy. The work I have
been doing in Soft is so heavily dependent ICE now it can't be
done the same way or even transferred to Maya or Max. How am I to
replace this? There is no current Autodesk equivalent to
Softimage, especially in regards to ICE.
I understand that softwares mature and new paradigms emerge. I've
been through the whole Picturemaker->Vertigo->Picturemaker,
Quantel->Express V, PowerAnimator/TAV->Maya, 3dStudio->Max, and
SI3D->XSI paradigm shifts. I even suffered through the demise of
Aurora, Matador, and Shake. But why isn't there an equivalent
alternative to move to before Softimage is terminated? Even if I
do migrate to another AD M&E software, can I trust that AD won't
abandon it as well? Sketchbook anyone? Can anyone at AD give me a
concrete assurance that this kind of abandonment, and loss of
investment, won't happen again?
--
Joey Ponthieux
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-----Original Message-----
From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com
<mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com>
[mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com
<mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com>] On Behalf Of
Jordi Bares
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 12:35 PM
To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com
<mailto:softimage@listproc.autodesk.com>
Subject: Re: Softimage 2015 Last Release Announcement
This is probably the worst decisions Autodesk has taken.
Looking back a the Gold Lion at Cannes, VES awards, the BTAA
awards over the last few years where the work done by this close
knit community has been recognised I am shocked you really think
you by killing Softimage you are " committed to providing our
customers with the most technologically advanced products and
highest quality customer service possible"
My feeling is that you as a company have not gauged correctly how
easy is to loose the trust of an entire community and how hard is
going to get it back if at all possible.
Good luck
Jordi Bares
jordiba...@gmail.com <mailto:jordiba...@gmail.com>
On 4 Mar 2014, at 17:01, Maurice Patel <maurice.pa...@autodesk.com
<mailto:maurice.pa...@autodesk.com>> wrote:
> Over the past week there have been many rumors about the future
of Softimage posted on various forums and social media sites. Many
of you have been looking for an official confirmation or denial
from Autodesk. Unfortunately, we were not in a position to respond
until today as we needed to finalize all the details of our plans.
But yes Softimage 2015 will be the last release of the software. I
wanted to share some of those details with you:
>
> - Softimage 2015 will be the last release of the software
>
> - We will continue to support the software and develop hot
fixes and
> service packs for two more years
>
> - If they wish to, customers on Subscription will be able to
> transition to Maya or 3ds Max at no cost while retaining the
right to
> continue to use Softimage in production/
>
> - Existing customers will be able to purchase additional seats
and/or
> rental plans if they need to scale production
>
> Below is a copy of the letter that was sent electronically to
Softimage customers today. I have copied it here as our email
distribution lists not allow us to send it to those who have opted
out.
>
>
>
> Because several of our partners have started posting the news
early, we are responding now but please note our web sites have
not had time to upload all the information yet.
>
>
>
> As early as possible but by no later than 3pm EST, we will have
loaded
> all the information including a detailed FAQ on
> www.autodesk.com/softimage
<http://www.autodesk.com/softimage><http://www.autodesk.com/softimage>.
In the
> interim I have also copied and pasted it below
>
>
>
> Within the next 15 minutes you can also visit
http://area.autodesk.com/softimagetransition to register for a
live Q&A webinar on Marc 18th at 12pm EST. as well as see the full
documentation of what is new in Softimage 2015.
>
>
>
> Maurice Patel
>
> Autodesk
>
>
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* Stephen P. Davidson**
**(954) 552-7956
* sdavid...@3danimationmagic.com
/Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic/
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