Try XSI Essentials FREE for 30 Days
See for yourself why SOFTIMAGE|XSI is the choice of 3D and visual effects professionals. Download the 30-day trial of XSI 6.5 Essentials today!
This new trial version opens the door for customers to witness the full power and intuitive elegance of SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 Essentials software, currently used by industry artists and technical directors (TDs) to create some of the most spectacular 3D content for motion pictures, games, commercials and music videos
FEATURES in the 30-day trial version of SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5:
- Advanced Polygon Reduction—allows artists to reduce the size and complexity of any model while maintaining all the details and surface properties of a high resolution model
- Attribute Transfer with GATOR (Generalized Attribute Transfer Operator)—artists can transfer surface properties such as Weights, UV and even Shapes between models, regardless of complexity or topology—all with the push of a button
- Motion Transfer with MOTOR (Motion Transformation Operator)—retarget, transfer and share complex animations or motion capture between characters—regardless of differences in model rigs
- Syflex Cloth—in partnership with Syflex, Softimage offers one of the fastest and most advanced cloth solution in the industry. Integrated in SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 Essentials, Cloth is a perfect companion working with Softimage rigid body dynamics
- Dynamic Hair and Fur—these two new simulation tools allow 3D artists to create realistic looking hair and fur to add to human models or shaggy aliens
- Integrated compositing—the built-in Softimage Illusion Compositor allows 3D artists to layout and test 3D content in context with captured film or video, in preparation for advanced compositing. This integrated solution includes paint, tracking / stabilizing and warp / morph capabilities, to seamlessly blend 2D and 3D
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Getting Started: The XSI Documentation
To help you get up to speed quickly, XSI ships with comprehensive HTML documentation which is available from the Help menu.
Online learning and support resources
You can also find a wide variety of XSI learning and support resources at the following online locations:
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Softimage Education
Here you’ll find free XSI tutorials, a growing list of XSI training books and DVDs, a list of schools and universities teaching XSI, and more. Go >>
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XSI Base
The premiere online XSI community resource, XSI Base is the place to find tools and techniques, tips and tutorials, works in progress, and industry trends. Go >>
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The XSI WIKI
The XSI WIKI is a free community resource for XSI users. It features support information, tutorials, and helpful articles for XSI users of all levels. Go >>
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Digital Tutors
Official Softimage training partners Digital-Tutors offer a variety of free XSI tutorial, as well as DVD training available for purchase. Go >>
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EdHarriss.com
Industry veteran and longtime XSI Expert Ed Harriss offers XSI training videos, and maintains a library of free XSI tutorials. Go >>
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XSI Blog
An invaluable resource for XSI tips and tricks, featuring regular contributions from a wide variety of XSI users. Go >>
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CG Society
The largest online community of digital artists, CG Society features a lively XSI discussion forum. Go >>
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SOFTIMAGE|XSI for games:
Make XSI a part of your next game production. Find out why
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Is your performance maxed-out?
Here are 10 reasons to try XSI
 Free Training DVD!
Buy XSI Essentials and you’ll receive a free copy of The Artist’s Guide to XSI training DVD from official Softimage training partners, Digital-Tutors
SOFTIMAGE|XSI Basics Guide
The SOFTIMAGE|XSI Basics Guide provides an overview of the main features, tools, and workflows of XSI.
Download a free PDF of the Basics Guide
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Buy a full-color print copy of the Basics Guide from the Softimage Storefront on LULU.COM
Free Training Videos
Visit SOFTIMAGE|NET, where we've made a huge library of Softimage DVD training videos available for free.
New in XSI 6
Find out what's new in XSI 6.5!
Feature Videos
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Customer Stories
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