Softimage Education

Learn XSI - Resources for Artists

The Artist's Guide to XSI DVD

When you buy a license of SOFTIMAGE|XSI, you’ll receive a free copy of The Artist’s Guide to XSI training DVD from official Softimage training partners, Digital-Tutors.

Containing over 6 hours of project-based training, this exclusive series of video tutorials teaches artists how to use the powerful tools in XSI to create truly inspiring imagery.

It’s a comprehensive introduction for new XSI users and a valuable refresher course for seasoned pros.

SOFTIMAGE|XSI Basics Guide

The SOFTIMAGE|XSI Basics Guide provides an overview of the main features, tools, and workflows of XSI, and helps you get a headstart in understanding and using the XSI software.

Download a free PDF of the Basics Guide, or Buy a full-color print copy of the Basics Guide from the Softimage Storefront on LULU.COM

Books & DVDs

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XSI Trainers

Find freelance trainers who can provide customized, on-site XSI Training. Go >>

XSI Schools & Training Centers

Find schools, universities and training centers that teach XSI in the classroom. Go >>

Online Training Resources

Get free tips, tricks, tutorials, and more from these XSI-specific and general 3D industry websites. Go >>

XSI Academic Edition Softimage offers specially priced academic versions of XSI Advanced for students, teachers, and the institutions that support them. Find out more >>

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XSI for Maya and 3ds Max Users Course

Gnomon’s 5-week XSI for Maya and 3ds Max Users course can help you transition to SOFTIMAGE|XSI quickly and painlessly. You’ll learn a variety of production techniques for modeling, texturing, animation, lighting and rendering in XSI, as well as industry-leading tools and workflows unique to XSI, including:

• XSI’s non-destructive workflow
• GATOR - for transferring surface
  attributes between models
• MOTOR - for transferring motion data between character rigs
• Ultimapper - for generating film-quality normal maps
• The clip-based animation mixer

It’s a comprehensive introduction that will show you how XSI can help save production time and reduce costs.

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