What's missing is the tutorials from AD covering the usage of the application.
There are introductory tutorials for really, really basic stuff. There is reference for properties and such, which is often vague and sparse, or self-referential. However, there is a big void in the middle on how to best use features. Yes there are plenty of materials on the internet, but large majority is from 3rd parties, and many of those tutorials deal with whiz bang features. The problem we've had here is the 3rd party stuff really doesn't address the features we need to use, and there's nothing from AD on the topics either. Or, if found, the tutorials are so basic they're not useful. Long story short, it depends on the type of work you do. For film/video, there's a lot of stuff out there. For games and other markets, you have to scrape the barrel pretty good to get anything of substance. Matt From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Raffaele Fragapane Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 4:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: I can't believe there is no tutorial for Softimage on Autodesk webiste Or for basic stuff they could, you know read the manuals? Shocking, I know. We also train a large number of people every year from Maya to Soft, and we've never had an issue with content availability, sure not enough of one to have to produce our own material in those regards, or pointing them to external resources. The middle part of the curve is the harshest to get over usually, and for that there's plenty material. The very first part is perfectly fine with what's provided and accessible from the netview and the manuals. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 7:00 AM, Daniel Kim <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Thank you guys for sharing all tutorial links. Many tutorials are good for intermediate or advanced but basic stuff, such as interface or how to start. Those are hard to find (Digital tutors or YouTube movies have outdated one) And detailed tutorials for great tools such as ICE, Face Robot, Rendering (how to use channels or passes, etc). When AD release a new version of SI including new tools, I think they need to provide tutorials with digital downloading, this is what I think. I know there are many tutorials on Youtube or Vimeo, but still many of them are made by user, not AD. I have several people switching tools from Maya or Max to SI, and I am tired of telling them how to, and also tired of listening there are not so much tutorials comparing Maya and Max. So, my point was why AD doesn't provide nice tutorials for new user, and why there are no tutorials movie or pdf file on AD website. User should find tutorials for new tools and basic stuff on AD website instead of other websute. I believe AD needs to benchmark how Modo, Cinema4D, Zbrush, and other software how they provide their own tutorials on their website. Daniel On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 4:41 AM, Paul Griswold <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Don't forget about http://www.redi-vivus.com - where you can find tons of older Softimage training. Even though it's dated, the majority of it is still very useful and can help you get up to speed. -Paul On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Stephen Davidson <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: When you first open up Softimage a window opens up called Netview. In that Netview window, there are two links listed: "Essential Skills Videos - Getting Started" (this is a good place to start) and "Softimage YouTube Learning Channel" If you left click on "Essential Skills Videos - Getting Started", Netview will open up a menu of videos about certain beginner subjects. Left clicking on any of these subjects will launch a movie that explains that particular subject. If you left click on "Softimage YouTube Learning Channel", Netview will open up you default internet browser to the Softimage YouTube Learning Channel. I can see that other helpful users have posted many other sites that contain Softimage tutorials. If you need more, you can use a web browser search engine. Google is a great search engine. All you have to do is go to www.Google.com<http://www.Google.com> and type in the words "Softimage Tutorials" in the box marked "search" and Google will list even more websites that contain Softimage Tutorials. If you have any problems accessing these websites, just ask here in the discussion group, and I'm sure many, here, will jump at the chance to assist you. I hope these tools helps you to get acquainted with Softimage. Good Luck. On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 11:11 AM, Luc-Eric Rousseau <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 5:43 AM, Daniel Kim <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Softimage in NZ is almost $7k including subscription, but I can't believe > they don't give any tutorials to customer. [...] > > AD seriously need to consider put some tutorials on their website or nicely > run Softimage channel on Youtube seriously dude, there is already a softimage youtube channel, which others have pointed out. here are some other tutorials on the autodesk web site. Softimage tutorials: http://area.autodesk.com/tutorials?word=&where=1&software=14 Brad's ice masterclass: https://area.autodesk.com/masterclasses/masterclass/class09_softimage Adam's "Exploring the power of Non-Linear Character Setup with Autodesk Softimage" http://area.autodesk.com/masterclasses/masterclass/class3_q2_2012_adam_sale ICE particle rendering video.. http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=15505585 -- Best Regards, Stephen P. Davidson (954) 552-7956<tel:%28954%29%20552-7956> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic - Arthur C. 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