Softimage 3d & xsi

parbar · July 20, 2001, 11:41pm

I'm trying to find out which 3d package to start off with, and am a little confused to the difference between softimage 3d and softimage xsi. Are they simply different versions of the same software (ie. windows 2000, windows XP) or is xsi geared more towards animation... i've gotten it narrowed down to si & maya (s&m) and would really love this si confusion solved.

thanks so much

pomme · July 21, 2001, 8:12pm

You 've got the idea. That's the different between 3D and XSI. But it is more like win3.1 to win 95. Change a lot, the interface has changed. XSI is more userfriendly. You should start with XSI. Today 3D industry, XSI 1.5.3 is way better than Maya4. A Maya use told me that.

devdoka · July 21, 2001, 9:07pm

Softimage|XSI is the replacement for Softimage|3D. Softimage|3D will hang around for a while, but it's days are numbered.

ob1 · July 22, 2001, 7:13am

In reply to:
??? that's a very negative attitude Matt? especially when your saying it to people who are going to start learning the software? I am intrigued, if anything I would of said there going down the right road, at little too late maybe, but I think they'll get there.
My guess is because you are a softimage guru you can get more fustrated with softimage then us little end users, what I mean is you get more inside info and your obviously not happy with the way softimage are handling themselfs, ie no group meeting at siggraph for Xsi for example.
I would like to know why you think their days are numbered?
You think maya will take over the world, well, If you can't beat them.....
baz
Softimage|XSI is the replacement for Softimage|3D. Softimage|3D will hang around for a while, but it's days are numbered.

Edited by ob1 on 07/22/01 12:24:45 AM.

fieliep · July 22, 2001, 7:46am

Obj, why dont you read what Speye was saying PROPERLY.
Im pretty sure Speye is not negative about Softimage Co. at all.

He is saying that Softimage3D THE APPLICATION has it's
day's numbered - because XSI is a next generation app which
makes Maya look like a dirty old rag.

Rotifer

ob1 · July 22, 2001, 7:54am

Heh heh I knew that? what you think I can't read or something......
Sorry Matt.
I shall to retreat to my little cave from where I came.
I will not remove my post so everyone can see what a tit I am, I deserve nothing less, oh the shame.
Damn you rotifer for being able to read!

Edited by ob1 on 07/22/01 12:56:43 AM.
Edited by ob1 on 07/22/01 12:59:29 AM.

johnnymech · July 22, 2001, 8:44pm

LMAO! ... oh you guys owe me a new keyboard... spilt my coffee all over...

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