One note on Houdini that character animation is far away from Softimage. One big stopping point there is lack of riggers. I was trying to look around and Houdini riggers pool is close to non. Now unless you have time and wan't to learn rigging completely as well.... This one is a bit stopping point for me at the moment. ᐧ
On Sat, Oct 7, 2017 at 4:03 PM, Olivier Jeannel <facialdel...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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 <mirkoj.anima...@gmail.com>: > >> 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 <sixsi_l...@imagefront.de> >> 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:* softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com [mailto: >>> softimage-boun...@listproc.autodesk.com] *On Behalf Of *skuby >>> *Sent:* Saturday, October 07, 2017 10:39 AM >>> *To:* softimage@listproc.autodesk.com >>> *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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