The live interaction can answer problems and doubts istantly not possible with recorded video.. But I understand that a recorded video is probably the most suitable (if it also covers the PRO and CONS of the Topic), even because of the busy time and timezone of everyone.
Maybe a solution could be after the videos are released, to be there something like a live interaction date to clear the doubts and questions (submitted in advance) about the topics. 2013/3/28 Peter Agg <[email protected]> > I imagine that time-zones are probably going to get in the way of a live > session though. I guess you could always do the lesson, then get a bit of > feedback and do a 'FAQ' follow up episode. > > > > On 28 March 2013 14:07, Ben Davis <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Like Byron, I think some kind of interaction would be great beyond just >> the standard tutorial type of learning. >> >> -- >> Ben Davis >> >> www.moondog-animation.com >> >> +33 6 88 48 54 50 >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Byron Nash <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> What about fxPHD? Downloadable classes with personal forum interaction? >>> I agree with Brad that some level of interaction between students and >>> professor is important. >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Nasser Al-Ostath >>> <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Yes .... seems that recording and downloading maybe is a good idea >>>> On Mar 28, 2013 4:29 PM, "Mirko Jankovic" <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> +1 for recorded. it is already hard to plan day to get everything done >>>>> in time... being able to watch recorded when you can... huge bonus >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Nasser Al-Ostath < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I agree .... making it recorded or web based is much better and most >>>>>> of us will get the benefit of it >>>>>> On Mar 28, 2013 4:22 PM, "Daniel H" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Based on scheduling, the GoToMeeting might not work well. How about >>>>>>> recording the videos and selling them with Vimeo's new Video on Demand >>>>>>> service; requires a Pro account. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Daniel >>>>>>> VFXM >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 7:52 AM, javier gonzalez < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Record the class and more people will be interested. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 2013/3/28 Adam Sale <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The whole kit looks like it would be interesting. A scheduled >>>>>>>>> class would be tough for me to make as well what with kids / sched. If >>>>>>>>> there were some sort of archived classes we could check out on our >>>>>>>>> own time >>>>>>>>> after delivery of your live sessions, that would be awesome. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 8:28 AM, John Clausing < >>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> It would be impossible for me to make any scheduled >>>>>>>>>> class,......... But if you record it a la "Ted", I'll buy it! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> ICE, rigging, ICE >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Mar 28, 2013, at 12:53 AM, Bradley Gabe <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hi Softimage Users! >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I have only a few more months before I'm off to grad school full >>>>>>>>>> time and thought it might be mutually beneficial for our community >>>>>>>>>> to come >>>>>>>>>> up with some sort of Softimage Jedi training regimen in order to >>>>>>>>>> impart >>>>>>>>>> some wisdom, while at the same time helping me stash away some funds >>>>>>>>>> to pay >>>>>>>>>> for cappuccinos when I have to pull all-nighters for my exams. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Something I was thinking about, (in an effort not to overlap any >>>>>>>>>> of Raffaele's excellent training work) rather than creating a bunch >>>>>>>>>> of >>>>>>>>>> videos, was to set up a class using GoToMeeting where we can >>>>>>>>>> distribute >>>>>>>>>> scene data and solve problems interactively. This would allow real >>>>>>>>>> time >>>>>>>>>> questions and feedback, but more importantly, provide insight into >>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>> problem solving process, and how decisions are made along the way, >>>>>>>>>> which is >>>>>>>>>> something the video course format doesn't provide. For all students, >>>>>>>>>> I >>>>>>>>>> would provide an extensive package of custom tools to add to the >>>>>>>>>> problem >>>>>>>>>> solving arsenal. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> What I'm curious to learn is, what areas of technical animation >>>>>>>>>> in Softimage would users be most interested in learning? For example: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> - Basic rigging (fundamentals) >>>>>>>>>> - Advanced rigging (secondary and tertiary animation control) >>>>>>>>>> - Designing custom deformers using ICE (facial animation, >>>>>>>>>> volume retention, etc) >>>>>>>>>> - Adding secondary effects under short deadline (flesh >>>>>>>>>> jiggle, springs, muscle effects) >>>>>>>>>> - Using scripting for problem solving >>>>>>>>>> - Developing custom tools using the Softimage UI >>>>>>>>>> - Developing custom tools using PySide UI >>>>>>>>>> - Understanding ICE (fundamentals) >>>>>>>>>> - Other >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> -Bradley >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>> >> > -- ...superpositiviii...qualunque cosa accada!...
