Blendshapes workflow - alternative to Shape Manager?

2014-11-12 Thread Nicolas Esposito
Hi guys, I'm getting used to the blend shapes in Maya, but I'm still slow with modeling, so I'm mostly using Softimage for modeling. Since I have lots of blend shape to create and I don't want to go back and forth from Softimage ( modeling ) to Maya ( assign blendshapes ) is there a similar way

Re: Blendshapes workflow - alternative to Shape Manager?

2014-11-12 Thread Nono
Hi, Yes, it's the deform/shape/select shape key method A+ On 12 November 2014 09:06, Nicolas Esposito 3dv...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, I'm getting used to the blend shapes in Maya, but I'm still slow with modeling, so I'm mostly using Softimage for modeling. Since I have lots of blend

Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Vincent Langer
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Aw: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Leo Quensel
At this price point it screams scam/pirated software. Gesendet:Mittwoch, 12. November 2014 um 15:17 Uhr Von:Vincent Langer m...@vincentlanger.com An:softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Betreff:Buy Softimage - is this a real shop? hi there, is this a real shop?

RE: softimage 2015 and Vista

2014-11-12 Thread Sven Constable
If its for a render farm you can install windows7 on as many machines you like. You just need a working serial, eg. from one of the workstations where you already bought a legal copy of windows for. It's a bit shady but not illegal I think. You just don't activate it and it will not stop

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Ed Manning
from their FAQ: *Is there a need to register on the manufacturers website?* As we sell OEM programs, we have already registered our software and so there is no need for you to do this again. uh-huh... On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Leo Quensel le...@gmx.de wrote: At this price point it

Re: Camera Field Guides

2014-11-12 Thread Ed Manning
On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 3:29 PM, François Painchaud fpainch...@gmail.com wrote: Too bad you can't set width and height separately. I agree. As a workaround, is there a way to display a rotoscope-like image (with transparency) IN FRONT of the scene viewed by a camera in the viewport? Oh

Re: Camera Field Guides

2014-11-12 Thread François Painchaud
Oh! But I'm only given duct tape and WD-40 to make things work. http://goo.gl/ioTT1x 2014-11-12 15:16 GMT-05:00 Ed Manning etmth...@gmail.com: On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 3:29 PM, François Painchaud fpainch...@gmail.com wrote: Too bad you can't set width and height separately. I agree. As a

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Sebastien Sterling
What does that mean ? OEM a studio sold its licensees ? On 12 November 2014 20:14, Ed Manning etmth...@gmail.com wrote: from their FAQ: *Is there a need to register on the manufacturers website?* As we sell OEM programs, we have already registered our software and so there is no need for

RE: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Ed Harriss
It comes in a white box. From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Sebastien Sterling Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 5:22 PM To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop? What does

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Eric Turman
Original Equipment Manufacturer...software intended to be bundled with hardware as a value added deal (usually at a much reduced cost.) Some vendors used to skirt around the legalities or compliance of selling the software as a stand-alone package by including a defunct chip or other junk

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Sebastien Sterling
does that make it legit ? On 12 November 2014 22:27, Eric Turman i.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Original Equipment Manufacturer...software intended to be bundled with hardware as a value added deal (usually at a much reduced cost.) Some vendors used to skirt around the legalities or compliance

RE: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Graham Bell
If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Sebastien Sterling Sent: 12 November 2014 22:34 To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Eric Turman
Kind of like Softimage's bright future ;P On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 4:41 PM, Graham Bell graham.b...@autodesk.com wrote: If something looks too good to be true, it probably is. -- -=T=-

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Eric Thivierge
Most entertaining reply of the year goes to... On Wednesday, November 12, 2014 5:46:23 PM, Eric Turman wrote: Kind of like Softimage's bright future ;P

RE: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Graham Bell
Over 4 years ago, and people still won’t let it go…sigh. From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Eric Turman Sent: 12 November 2014 22:46 To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Luc-Eric Rousseau
It's a con based on people having learned that there is was OEM version of DOS/Windows that does't come with a DVD or manual and is much cheaper. And now somehow some people think all software have OEM versions at 1/10th of the price if you look around enough. On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 5:27 PM,

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Eric Turman
Seeing as you Autodesk has made it clear that only existing customers that are on maintenance can buy additional seats of Softimage and only for a little while longer, it should be pretty clear that this is a scam. On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 4:56 PM, Luc-Eric Rousseau luceri...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Luc-Eric Rousseau
Well, I'm not personally Autodesk, but that quoted price is even below subscription or upgrades, so it's suspicious On Nov 12, 2014 6:01 PM, Eric Turman i.anima...@gmail.com wrote: Seeing as you Autodesk has made it clear that only existing customers that are on maintenance can buy additional

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Jason S
You or Graham may not be Autodesk, but the 'not' in the following statement could more often than not, be very well translated in the -X axis. On 11/12/14 19:09, Luc-Eric Rousseau wrote: Well, I'm not personally

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Eric Turman
Right, I was not disagreeing with you, Luc-Eric. And I'm pretty sure the point will soon be rendered moot as the eye of Sauron will surely turn its attention to this site and its likely nefarious activities... On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 6:31 PM, Jason S jasonsta...@gmail.com wrote: You or Graham

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Jason S
Just to be clear, by "interesting" I was referring to the software and it's features, and of course not the 'offer' which they could just take your money and send you a no-relpy thank-you note :) On 11/12/14 19:06, Jason S wrote:

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Raffaele Fragapane
I know, right? It's like someone had their pet murdered and minced by the vet who was saying it's nothing, don't worry, he'll be fine, and a few years later they would still resent a lying, puppy killing vet. In that story the vet also invoiced and got paid several times over while he was beating

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Eric Thivierge
I stand corrected, THIS is the most entertaining reply of the year... always enjoy your comparisons Raf! Eric Thivierge http://www.ethivierge.com On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 9:25 PM, Raffaele Fragapane raffsxsil...@googlemail.com wrote: I know, right?

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Gerbrand Nel
I always thought of it as; being forced to marry the spoiled brat useless daughter of the mob boss that killed your wife, But this puppy story made me cry twice.. First with laughter, and then as the truth of it all sank in, I cried real man-tears. Thanks for that Raf G On 13/11/2014 04:39,

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Eric Mootz
+1 Am 13.11.2014 03:39, schrieb Eric Thivierge: I stand corrected, THIS is the most entertaining reply of the year... always enjoy your comparisons Raf! Eric Thivierge http://www.ethivierge.com http://www.ethivierge.com/ On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at

Re: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Thomas Volkmann
But hey, they have a workaround for the dog poo on the carpet... something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbOqsp3oUQI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbOqsp3oUQI Raffaele Fragapane raffsxsil...@googlemail.com hat am 13. November 2014 um 03:25 geschrieben: I know, right?

RE: Buy Softimage - is this a real shop?

2014-11-12 Thread Graham Bell
You spent way too much time on that reply. ☺ Funny though. ☺ From: softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto:softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] On Behalf Of Raffaele Fragapane Sent: 13 November 2014 02:26 To: softimage@listproc.autodesk.com Subject: Re: Buy Softimage - is this a