Wahey! *that's* the spirit. Merry Christmas everybody.
On 20 December 2013 12:04, Chris Marshall <chrismarshal...@gmail.com> wrote: > A big plus 1 from here too!! > Well said! > > > On 20 December 2013 11:50, adrian wyer <adrian.w...@fluid-pictures.com>wrote: > >> Hey guys, just wanted to raise some points regarding the general >> mood of users and the future of our little group.... >> >> >> >> Lately the list has been falling into the habit of turning many threads >> into a doom saying, end-of-the-world kind of vibe (not discounting my self >> here) >> >> >> >> When i first joined this list (and the much missed Discussion list) it >> was an invaluable resource for shared knowledge, instruction, encouragement >> and feedback (both positive and negative) also it was great place to find >> out about cheese and monkeys! (i'm looking at you Ed) >> >> >> >> While i still find the list to be a hugely valuable resource for >> techniques and news, we are occasionally running into the doom laden tech >> equivalent of Godwin's law! >> >> This list is a gift, as many of you know, when compared with other online >> forums/mailing lists, in that it's mostly self moderated and, on the whole, >> a nice place to hang out. >> >> There's obviously been some doubt and uncertainty regarding the future of >> our software (no different from many other package's forums, the industry >> IS constantly shifting), and believe me i have a VERY vested interest in >> the continued use of Soft, i have NO intention of abandoning ship at the >> first sign of choppy waters. (frankly i'd rather step away from the >> computer, than be forced to learn an older/inferior application).... But >> there IS a future, the app isn't dead, the community might be smaller, but >> there is still a wealth of skill and experience here, and i hope, by force >> of will, we'll be able to keep the fires burning! >> >> >> >> If anything is going to bring about the end of Softimage as we know it, >> it won't be some bean counter in an office at Autodyne (cyberdesk?) it will >> be the lack of users.... >> >> >> >> While we can't 'make' autodesk push soft, our work speaks volumes for >> it's quality, and that work is getting better and more high profile than >> it's been in ages. >> >> What we CAN do is tell people in the industry how enabling the software >> is, how it helps us hit deadlines, create amazing imagery and break >> technical boundaries that other DCC apps really do struggle with. By >> spreading the word other software users and students get to hear what a >> great app it is, they might try it, they might get hooked, and then we >> benefit by having a new talent pool. If there's demand, then more courses >> will be taught using the app and as long as freelancers keep coming up >> through the ranks, there'll be a demand for new versions of the software >> (and new innovations and features) >> >> I have friends who've come across from other apps to use Soft, primarily >> for ICE, but then have realised what a great all round app it is.... come >> for the ICE, stay for the object model/rendertree/passes etc, etc, etc! >> >> >> >> I'm not preaching/ranting (much) i just want to put it on a public space >> that i love my software, i believe we are empowered to help keep it alive, >> and they'll get it off me when they pry it from my cold dead fingers!! >> >> >> >> oh and merry christmas, you cheesy monkey boys (and girls) >> >> >> >> a >> >> >> >> Adrian Wyer >> Fluid Pictures >> 75-77 Margaret St. >> London >> W1W 8SY >> ++44(0) 207 580 0829 >> >> >> adrian.w...@fluid-pictures.com >> >> www.fluid-pictures.com >> >> >> >> Fluid Pictures Limited is registered in England and Wales. >> Company number:5657815 >> VAT number: 872 6893 71 >> >> >> > > > > -- > > Chris Marshall > Mint Motion Limited > 029 20 37 27 57 > 07730 533 115 > www.mintmotion.co.uk > >
