Depends on which end you view the advantage from.... The general industry, or the specific artist or agency that is trying to win clients. It is just nice to have exclusive tools for particular apps, as far as selling animation services to a client goes.
As far as the industry as a whole, it is good for all. Just being selfish. :) You do know that all our clients think that all this software runs itself. ;) On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 6:29 PM, Paul Doyle <[email protected]> wrote: > Why does it need to be a specific advantage vs a general one? > > > > On 8 August 2013 18:08, Stephen Davidson <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Yes, Fabric Engine is doing more for the survival of Softimage than most. >> But even they are looking to support other 3D apps, as they should, so it >> will not be something that will be a specific advantage to Softimage >> users. >> >> I am always testing the waters on newer, different software. It is just >> such a HUGE >> deal to learn a different platform, after you have felt comfortable with >> one >> for so long. >> I feel for the large houses. I am just a lowly single freelancer. >> Much easier for change, but still, no small matter.. >> >> The Google Ads was not a conspiracy theory, just an observation. >> Autodesk paid for that ad placement, so they are responsible for it. >> Google did not do this randomly. >> >> So, Christopher, what do you see as a future solution to our industry? >> Microsoft keeps try to sell me Windows 8. Somehow I don't see myself >> animating on a touch-pad. BUT...you never know! ;) >> >> ... if someone could come out with a touch-pad, large, and with a >> pressure sensitive pen ... >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 5:41 PM, Christopher Crouzet < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> It's not about ignorance. With all my respect, as everyone I'm not so >>> happy to see how things have been going since Autodesk took over Softimage, >>> but do you think that talking on a mailing-list about Google Ads and >>> relating each little marketing glitch in order to elaborate a conspiracy >>> theory will help at all? If it actually does something, I bet it's probably >>> pissing off the remaining devs trying their best to save things with their >>> means and it must help the marketing guys to think we're just a bunch of >>> fanboys not even worth dealing with (ok, I'm exaggerating a bit). >>> >>> As for me, I chose to focus on actively looking for a solution rather >>> than hoping for the best and linking my own future to a software's destiny. >>> My whole working experience taught me how to be dynamic and adapt to my >>> environment, so even if the whole industry had to stop, I won't need any >>> planning, I'd be ready for that. We'll all be, I'm sure. >>> >>> Anyways, get used to it, every software dies at some point, better be >>> ready sooner than later. I'm sure that you, like all the clever boys that >>> we are on this mailing list, have already started to think on how to move >>> on. And I know that it can be trickier for a company to move things around, >>> but in the very worst case, Softimage will still work as it is and you're >>> already rocking with it, so it's not too bad. On top of this, it sounds >>> like we can now count on Fabric Engine to push things forward without >>> having to ditch all our existing pipelines, so how could we not roll even >>> more in the future? ;) >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8 August 2013 22:26, Gene Crucean <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Ignorance is bliss isn't it Christopher? I don't know about you but I >>>> like planning for my future. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Christopher Crouzet < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> How about you guys click on the Softimage icon from your desktop and >>>>> do your magic instead of wasting your time whining about some marketing >>>>> bullshit? ;) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 8 August 2013 19:29, Stephen Davidson <[email protected]>wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> to take it one step further.... If you click on the Maya link, and >>>>>> then click on "products" >>>>>> at the top of the page, Softimage is not listed. I think they are >>>>>> pushing people to the >>>>>> Suite, but that is unclear. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 12:41 PM, Rares Halmagean <[email protected] >>>>>> > wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Wow. Just wow. So anyone interested in checking out softimage and >>>>>>> does a quick search would get a diversion like this from AD. Very >>>>>>> telling. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 8/8/2013 11:35 AM, Mirko Jankovic wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Autodesk Softimage visual effects and 3D game development software >>>>>>> enables artists to create stunning character animation and visual >>>>>>> effects. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Yes game development and they haven;t even try to make good >>>>>>> connection to most popular game engines as well.... >>>>>>> But they trying so hard to kill SI and it still doesn;t help says >>>>>>> something how good actualy itis, after all updates given to Maya and >>>>>>> still >>>>>>> hard to push people from SI to it.. he >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 6:33 PM, Angus Davidson < >>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> For those of us who dont seem to get the paid results could you >>>>>>>> copy and paste ? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ;) >>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>> *From:* Stephen Davidson [[email protected]] >>>>>>>> *Sent:* 08 August 2013 06:20 PM >>>>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: Why did I pay support?? Why did I buy a suite ? I >>>>>>>> want my moneyback! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I think I can shed light on where Autodesk is going, as far as >>>>>>>> Softimage is concerned. >>>>>>>> Go to Google and search for "Autodesk Softimage". >>>>>>>> What is the first paid search result? >>>>>>>> This is the one that Autodesk marketing paid Google money to >>>>>>>> display. >>>>>>>> There is your answer. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 10:51 AM, Steffen Dünner < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 2013/8/8 Eugen Sares <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Wait, wasn't there a 3rd 3D application among those? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Yes, this: >>>>>>>>> http://area.autodesk.com/products/features/extensionmudbox :( >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Cheers >>>>>>>>> Steffen >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> PGP-ID(RSA): 0xD6E0CE93 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Fingerprint: 879F 572C FEE4 9DE5 53A8 3C1C 22A9 C8DE D6E0 CE93 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Best Regards, >>>>>>>> * Stephen P. Davidson** >>>>>>>> **(954) 552-7956 >>>>>>>> * [email protected] >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from >>>>>>>> magic* >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - Arthur C. Clarke >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This communication is intended for the addressee only. It is >>>>>>>> confidential. If you have received this communication in error, please >>>>>>>> notify us immediately and destroy the original message. You may not >>>>>>>> copy or disseminate this communication without the permission of the >>>>>>>> University. 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Davidson** >>>>>> **(954) 552-7956 >>>>>> * [email protected] >>>>>> >>>>>> *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic >>>>>> * >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> - Arthur C. Clarke >>>>>> >>>>>> <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> -Gene >>>> www.genecrucean.com >>>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> Best Regards, >> * Stephen P. Davidson** >> **(954) 552-7956 >> * [email protected] >> >> *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* >> >> >> - Arthur C. Clarke >> >> <http://www.3danimationmagic.com> >> > > -- Best Regards, * Stephen P. Davidson** **(954) 552-7956 * [email protected] *Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic* - Arthur C. Clarke <http://www.3danimationmagic.com>
