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by satyajit
20 Mar 2014, 14:35
Forum: Migration
Topic: Going Modo?
Replies: 64
Views: 10817

Re: Going Modo?

... know it, been there. Or even C4D, as a compromise. It's one of the things I'm going to ask Brad Peebler in that (hopefully) upcoming webinar - if this Nexus architecture would still allow Modo for such an enhancement, and if there are any plans already. 'Miss this feature' is an understatement....
by satyajit
20 Mar 2014, 12:43
Forum: Migration
Topic: Going Modo?
Replies: 64
Views: 10817

Re: Going Modo?

Guys, can anyone proficient in Modo answer me a question: It doesn't have an operator stack, that much is clear. But is it true that there are NO modeling relations either? Example: create a curve, extrude it, and change the curve afterwards. I watched a video, tested, and yeah, after you drop the ...
by satyajit
20 Mar 2014, 11:19
Forum: Migration
Topic: Going Modo?
Replies: 64
Views: 10817

Re: Going Modo?

It's not about missing tools in Modo. Did you ever compare Modo sculpting with zBrush or Sculptris. Then you realize that Modo sculpting (not modeling) is only half baked and not worth to think about when it comes to workflow speed. Modo got a lot of everything, but it's not really strong in anythi...
by satyajit
19 Mar 2014, 13:33
Forum: Migration
Topic: Going Modo?
Replies: 64
Views: 10817

Re: Going Modo?

Unless you delete XSI and throw away the license, it will be still around to help until Modo gets to a point where you wont need XSI so much. Yeah. Hopefully. And don't you dare stop working on developing more ICE inspirations. I wonder what will people say when they see a new tool coming from XSI,...
by satyajit
19 Mar 2014, 12:35
Forum: Migration
Topic: Going Modo?
Replies: 64
Views: 10817

Re: Going Modo?

Another thing: Does anyone know if Modo has a temporary/working pivot comparable to that of Softimage - which was nothing but perfect? Yes, it has, the Action Center>Automatic does that. Actually Modo has more(better?) options regarding pivot centers. Can be confusing sometimes (pivots vs action ce...
by satyajit
18 Mar 2014, 11:47
Forum: Migration
Topic: Going Modo?
Replies: 64
Views: 10817

Re: Going Modo?

Another thing: Does anyone know if Modo has a temporary/working pivot comparable to that of Softimage - which was nothing but perfect? Yes, it has, the Action Center>Automatic does that. Actually Modo has more(better?) options regarding pivot centers. Can be confusing sometimes (pivots vs action ce...
by satyajit
16 Mar 2014, 17:42
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Anti-Autodesk Strategies
Replies: 76
Views: 10357

Re: Anti-Autodesk Strategies

What to say about what Autodesk understands about ICE when one them in Softimage Mailing List asks this question: Do you guys think there is a top list of nodes in ICE and compounds you all use that cover 80% of what you do with the toolset? https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/xsi_list/1IC2qXGW...
by satyajit
14 Mar 2014, 05:15
Forum: Cooperation & Jobs
Topic: Softimage Protest film
Replies: 58
Views: 18738

Re: Softimage Protest film

I want to join in, even if it means a single model. How can I do that?

My skills as generalist : Modeling, shading, Rigging and ICE tools, Animation, Rendering(MR only), Compositing.
by satyajit
07 Mar 2014, 06:27
Forum: News
Topic: Autodesk retires Softimage
Replies: 341
Views: 98198

Re: Autodesk retires Softimage

ADSK just killed the next generation of DCC, and keeping alive the last generation. We are getting back 20-30 years in evolution of DCC tools. They should be sued for this. All the petitioner should come together and file a case against this monopoly giant. No one has the right to do this atrocity. ...
by satyajit
24 Oct 2013, 13:59
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What if Softimage died?
Replies: 746
Views: 102214

Re: What if Softimage died?

FYI, AD seems to be making a more hard push of Maya to games. This new extension improves in a lot of features that people said it was missing. http://news.creativecow.net/story/873337 Its now pretty much a no brainer for what to use for our game design course. The send to Unity and the other littl...
by satyajit
20 Oct 2013, 18:43
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What if Softimage died?
Replies: 746
Views: 102214

Re: What if Softimage died?

I strongly feel if ICE based workflow and output was superior to 3DsMax TP&FFX workflow studios would opt for ICE. They can't afford neglecting superior output. But it's not that. Given that ICE have more granilarity, TP and FFX still have the upper hand in terms of VFX works. If we can change t...
by satyajit
03 Oct 2013, 12:15
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What if Softimage died?
Replies: 746
Views: 102214

Re: What if Softimage died?

Can $100 save Softimage, quite a small amount expected to save a program. It's not what Softimage needs to do to be saved, it's giving subscription members more bang for their buck. Bug fixes are great, don't forget there is a list of things people have requested for a long time. Oh, the $100 is a ...
by satyajit
03 Oct 2013, 11:23
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: If I was ADSK and have $100 to spend for SI
Replies: 19
Views: 3095

Re: If I was ADSK and have $100 to spend for SI

Those were really the suggestions occurred to me. Of course there can be much better suggestions. But then again I'll validify my points. 1. I'm sorry to say, BE volume shaders while are cool is nowhere comparable to FumeFX, the tendril based look, speed, shading etc. simple way ahead and industry ...
by satyajit
03 Oct 2013, 09:48
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: If I was ADSK and have $100 to spend for SI
Replies: 19
Views: 3095

Re: If I was ADSK and have $100 to spend for SI

Those were really the suggestions occurred to me. Of course there can be much better suggestions. But then again I'll validify my points. 1. I'm sorry to say, BE volume shaders while are cool is nowhere comparable to FumeFX, the tendril based look, speed, shading etc. simple way ahead and industry s...
by satyajit
03 Oct 2013, 08:17
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: If I was ADSK and have $100 to spend for SI
Replies: 19
Views: 3095

If I was ADSK and have $100 to spend for SI

Here's what I'd do... 1. ADSK has positioned SI as a high end tool specialized for FX work. While we know, SI is not the king of VFX. Max, Houdini, Maya holds the place. ICE is particularly strong with some types of FX and not really cutting edge on others. Still now it misses a volume shader better...
by satyajit
03 Oct 2013, 08:09
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: What if Softimage died?
Replies: 746
Views: 102214

Re: What if Softimage died?

Watching this thread for a while now. Hoping someone would come up with some ideas that would be really helpful for ADSK, for Softimage. The notion of Softimage is dying is getting too much repetitive throughout the forums and social networks. But really, no one has any concrete idea on how it can b...