I've moved to Houdini. If by far Softimage was easier or more friendly, I found that Houdini provides a never ending learning curve with unlimited possibilities. If you're not affraid to learn and want to give 3D some little sense, I strongly suggest you (patiently) give Houdini a go.
2017-10-07 14:03 GMT+02:00 Mirko Jankovic <[email protected]>: > Old saying was, it still is and will probably be accurate for a bit > longer... > > With Softimage you work, with Maya you workaround > ᐧ > > On Sat, Oct 7, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Sven Constable <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I heard positive things about Cinema4D from ex-SI users, regarding >> usability and speed. I never used it and never will but as I was told, it >> has a fast learning curve and is very well suited for standard tasks. >> Especially motion graphics and such. >> >> But, if you already have a Softimage license and you are used to work >> with it over the years AND you are a one man show, delivering final >> animations and renderings, I don’t'see a need to change tools. >> >> As other said, the only reason to switch to Maya is when you're planning >> to work as a freelancer at companies again. If you're in the lucky >> situation to do your own productions, you're pretty much free to use >> whatever you want :) >> >> >> >> The only slightly uncomfortable thing using Softimage is, that I'm >> feeling a bit lonely ;) We're using a software that noone will start to >> learn anymore. There are still ppl on this list and a few forums, but they >> will diminish further. I'd feel much better if there would be Softimage >> Inc. around, even if they won't sell or develop the product anymore. >> >> >> >> Sven >> >> >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *skuby >> *Sent:* Saturday, October 07, 2017 10:39 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* I'm lost / Which Software fills the void / help!? >> >> >> >> TLDR = Where do I go/which program? I’m specifically asking hardcore >> Softimage users who knew all the hotkeys and L/R/MMB clicks/shortcuts, >> sticky keys, etc.. And wore the software like a custom fit glove. All >> aspects (modeling/rigging/anim/UV/all of it etc.) I was a freelancer, not >> a specialist. I won’t be working in the 3D segment of the industry again, >> but I want a professional generalist tool-kit back in my art toolbox. >> >> >> >> -Has Maya become use-able out of the box (according to Softimage vets) >> (w/ preferences tweaks)? Did anyone make a plug-in or hotkey kit for >> Softimage users? Does it still take 4+ steps/clicks for everything vs. >> Softimage even after learning Maya best practices? >> >> >> >> Was there any recent talk of bringing Softimage back, even with limited >> support? I’d pay $30+ per month for it w/Mudbox in a heartbeat. (I’d pay >> the same for Maya + Mudbox if it was viable for me) (I’m close to giving >> up on Blender, interface/usability wise it’s still way too far away from >> Softimage and it took A LOT of effort to get to the point where I am with >> it now, too much effort). >> >> >> >> After all this time, how did you solve this problem? Is your solution >> adequate or still frustrating? >> >> >> >> About Me: I spent a small fortune training Softimage at Vancouver Film >> School/VFS and then worked as a freelancer for small commercials (before >> that I trained Maya at SVA for 4 years and I hated the Maya software, I was >> using it afterwards at a small film and commercial company). More recently >> I swung over to websites and now have moved fully into 2D Illustration. I >> miss my 3D toolset (and have practical commercial uses for it now), and I >> really need to bring it back into my toolbox. I’d be willing to put in the >> time to re-learn some things that I already know how to do, but I won’t >> settle for sub-par interfaces, I’m sick of banging my head into the wall. >> >> >> >> Please help me, I’m completely lost, frustrated and heart-broken. >> >> >> >> Best of luck to all of you. 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