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André Adam  
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 More options Jul 9 2011, 1:31 am
From: André Adam <a_a...@49games.de>
Date: Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:31:18 +0200
Local: Sat, Jul 9 2011 1:31 am
Subject: Re: Softimage at Autodesk - an observation

Interesting point!

On 09.07.2011 00:32, Matt Morris wrote:

> So if the price is moving in line with the Gold subscription, does
> that mean that there will be a lower level of subscription available,
> as in the other packages?

> On 8 July 2011 20:55, Len Krenzler <l...@creativecontrol.ca
> <mailto:l...@creativecontrol.ca>> wrote:

>     Brent, I think you are punching well above you weight as well, no
>     doubt about it.  Looking at the list I'd say development has
>     accelerated since AD took over.  I may not be a huge AD fan but I
>     have to say it's a lot better than what Avid was doing with it
>     (they still failed to learn anything from SI when they owned it, I
>     know, I use an Avid editor daily).

>     I can't imagine why anyone would be skeptical about the future of
>     SI.  It's gaining ground now and the future is bright.  I don't
>     think any 3D application is moving forward and super speed, they
>     are just way too complex, it takes time no matter what.

>     Just hoping the trend continues much like it is now...keep up the
>     fantastic work!  Much appreciated!

>     On 7/8/2011 1:23 PM, Luc-Eric Rousseau wrote:

>         Every once in a while, it's good to go on this link to look up
>         what
>         has been added over the last few releases
>         http://softimage.wiki.softimage.com/index.php/Category:Feature_History
>         I do know we missed a bunch the enhancements coming from
>         consulting,
>         so not every tweak/feature is there

>         Autodesk Softimage 2012 (April, 2011)
>         Main Theme: ICE Modeling, UI and SDK maintenance requests, Max and
>         mudbox one-click

>         Autodesk Softimage 2011 SAP (Subscription Advantage Pack)
>          (October 2010)
>         Main Theme: Lagoa, Maya one-click

>         Autodesk Softimage 2011 (April 2010)
>         Main Theme: Dynamic Shaders (no more SPDL, registry) ICE
>         Kinematics,
>         Face Robot Lipsync

>         Autodesk Softimage 2010 (September, 2009)
>         Main theme: Face Robot added, performance : the sum of 2 years of
>         work, scene search, ref models,

>         Autodesk Softimage 7.5 (February, 2009)
>         Main Theme: new feature Unfold

>         Softimage XSI 7.0 (July, 2008)
>         Main Theme: ICE, render tree revamp and shader compounds,
>         gamma correction

>         On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM, Brent McPherson
>         <Brent.McPher...@autodesk.com
>         <mailto:Brent.McPher...@autodesk.com>>  wrote:

>             Thanks Eric.

>             It is weird to hear that some think development is
>             stagnating despite reassurances from Chinny and Luc-Eric
>             that Softimage development is strong.

>             As a team I always felt we were "punching above our
>             weight" and given the size of the application and the
>             resources we have. This means that  we have to manage a
>             careful balancing act between new features and addressing
>             old issues but I think the Autodesk releases speak for
>             themselves. Under Autodesk we have a very regular release
>             schedule and are owned by a company that is deeply
>             invested in the 3D business.

>             I guess the releases will have to continue speaking for
>             themselves but rest assured we will continue to listen.

>             Personally, this list is a big part of why I like working
>             on this product. A direct line between the Softimage DEVs
>             and passionate customers where everyone can contribute
>             regardless of how many licences or employees you have.
>             Seems like a rare luxury to me...

>             Peace out.  ;-)
>             --
>             Brent

>     --
>     _________________________________________________

>     Len Krenzler - Creative Control Media Productions

>     Phone: 780.463.3126

>     www.creativecontrol.ca <http://www.creativecontrol.ca> -
>     l...@creativecontrol.ca <mailto:l...@creativecontrol.ca>

> --
> www.matinai.com <http://www.matinai.com>


 
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