Hi all,
Not trying to create another Maya/XSI war at all!!!!
But I have been finding lately that a lot of Maya's tools (namely animation tools TRAXX to be specific)
and
poor implimentation of uv support for SubD's to name a couple.
etc... has finally led me to the other side.
XSI.
I have played (quite extensively with Maya 4.5, yep 4.5 beta). Not much has changed in these areas. these are the crutial elements of Maya for me.
Not fluid dynamics and water, smoke presets.....Same old renderer.
XSI on the other hand (still getting used to UI and workflow) has what appears to be a truly functioning Non Linear animation system. Excellent subD Uv, texturing. Not sure about the modelling toolset yet. (that's probably me though).
The renderer is from what Ive seen remarkable!!!!! To say the least.
Just thought I'd say a few words in praise of XSI (maybe vent a little also...)
Are there any/many other people moving over????
If so please get in touch.
re Cornelius