So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Hi all,
After many, many years working in 3D - and having worked with almost every popular 3D application in that time (too long a list) -, I've recently decided not only to stop using Softimage|XSI, but to step out of the 3D business all together.
For me it will become a hobby pass time from now on, most probably all Blender based. And if I can find the time, some dash of Unity sprinkled on top....
It was a hard decision to make, but in the end I feel I made the right one looking at the future of 3D & VFX in general, and work related stuff on the other end of the scale. At some point certain things don't line up anymore with personal opinions or business interests.
As I know (or have met) a lot of people on this forum personally, or from long running email chats, I wanted to thank everybody here that gave plugins, add-ons, advise, insights, tips, tricks, thoughts, and comments on all things posted.
To disappear without a trace didn't feel right, and I will always keep a soft spot for anything 3D & VFX, and Softimage in particular.
As you can magen, the new line of work will take me away from websites/forums like these, and I'll probably will be a very infrequent visitor in the future.
I wish everybody pursuing their 3D dreams all the best, and may you be successful in every way possible. Or, if you like me decide to move into a different direction, remember sometimes change can be scary, but often a good thing as well...
Cheers all, thank you, and all the best!
rob
p.s. For the curious, I'm more or less heading back to previous roots, and the new company will be concentrating on IT & cyber-security risks, and intertwined GDPR related topics. Yes, I will still be actively messing about with computers
After many, many years working in 3D - and having worked with almost every popular 3D application in that time (too long a list) -, I've recently decided not only to stop using Softimage|XSI, but to step out of the 3D business all together.
For me it will become a hobby pass time from now on, most probably all Blender based. And if I can find the time, some dash of Unity sprinkled on top....
It was a hard decision to make, but in the end I feel I made the right one looking at the future of 3D & VFX in general, and work related stuff on the other end of the scale. At some point certain things don't line up anymore with personal opinions or business interests.
As I know (or have met) a lot of people on this forum personally, or from long running email chats, I wanted to thank everybody here that gave plugins, add-ons, advise, insights, tips, tricks, thoughts, and comments on all things posted.
To disappear without a trace didn't feel right, and I will always keep a soft spot for anything 3D & VFX, and Softimage in particular.
As you can magen, the new line of work will take me away from websites/forums like these, and I'll probably will be a very infrequent visitor in the future.
I wish everybody pursuing their 3D dreams all the best, and may you be successful in every way possible. Or, if you like me decide to move into a different direction, remember sometimes change can be scary, but often a good thing as well...
Cheers all, thank you, and all the best!
rob
p.s. For the curious, I'm more or less heading back to previous roots, and the new company will be concentrating on IT & cyber-security risks, and intertwined GDPR related topics. Yes, I will still be actively messing about with computers
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So long, and thanks for all the Fish!!
So long, and thanks for all the Fish!!
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
You will be missed!
Thanks for everything and good luck with your future endeavours...
Thanks for everything and good luck with your future endeavours...
Stay safe, sane & healthy!
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Well, that's truly sad to hear. I hope it wasn't too tied into the sofitmage aquisition. Thanks for all the help over the years and best of luck in the cyersecurity realm, that one definitely seems like a growing market!
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Well and a very good bye to you! One truly helpful forum member leaves us... and a good friend as well.
We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when (but I'm pretty sure it'll be downtown with some beers and possibly a hamburger )
see ya!
Jasper
We'll meet again, don't know where, don't know when (but I'm pretty sure it'll be downtown with some beers and possibly a hamburger )
see ya!
Jasper
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
good luck Rob, and thanks for everything!
p.s.: personally I'd rather shoot myself than deal with IT and GDPR
p.s.: personally I'd rather shoot myself than deal with IT and GDPR
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Good Luck with your new projects !
Even if 3D becomes just a hobbie for you, I'm sure we will cross paths again.
See you !
Even if 3D becomes just a hobbie for you, I'm sure we will cross paths again.
See you !
M.Yara
Character Modeler | Softimage Generalist (sort of)
Character Modeler | Softimage Generalist (sort of)
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Best of, for future adventures, whatever form they take.
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Best of luck Rork and drop by from time to time.
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Good luck Rork, came here from time to time.
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Bold move, but a sane one. I'm glad to have seen your activity here. I haven't done a project in SI for near a year and half now, moved to Blender fork Bforartists 100%, and Unreal Engine. I develop for it a little, and I have to say, the new viewport and the opensource development on GPL license has been calming... knowing it won't just up and die (and you can grab anyones addon and make it that much better if you want, as most are GPL too). I do drop by the forums here often though I'm not in SI, hope you do too still!
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
wow, that's a surprise Rob. You will be missed.
Good luck ! And lots of fresh Fish on your new adventures.
Ronald
Good luck ! And lots of fresh Fish on your new adventures.
Ronald
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Wish you BEST of luck with your new career and a smooth transition. Im certain you ll get around this fine (even if it feels like the end of the world right now). Im convinced that ppl comming from 3D bring a unique skillset (esp really talented ones like you) and can succed in many different jobs. 3D is (like) part of our dna, even if we cant work on the same stuff anymore, we seek the same satisfactions, we try to deliver exciting things and we watch ppl exressions or reactions, we are kind of hard working problem solving mofos with artistic sense, not to mention that we manage projects from zero to completion. P.S Right now I skip time from mywork to write this, so im possitive you ll stay around too
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Best of luck for your future endeavors
Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Good luck, live long and prosper!
CGI is a crazy industry, both from a technical perspective as well as a personal one.
Kudos to you and also to those who will still be around for the years to come.
CGI is a crazy industry, both from a technical perspective as well as a personal one.
Kudos to you and also to those who will still be around for the years to come.
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Re: So long, and thanks for all the Fish.....
Take care, and all the best!
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