XSI for Games
XSI is an advanced 3D software that gives artists, TDs and developers everything they need to create tomorrow’s triple-A titles. Today, powerhouse platforms like the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and PC are driving the demand for more immersive, more realistic gaming experiences. While other 3D software packages struggle to keep up, XSI is designed from the ground up to handle the large and complex assets required for next-generation detail.
Here are just a few of the reasons to make XSI a part of your next game production:
XSI fits easily into existing games pipelines
Already using another 3D application? No problem. XSI complements your existing pipeline with a comprehensive toolset for working with high-quality next-gen game assets. It's easy to share content between XSI and other 3D applications like Autodesk® 3ds Max® and Maya® (or even between 3ds Max and Maya!) using Crosswalk.
Crosswalk is an ongoing initiative to help transfer standard XSI rigs and content into and out of any previously established 3D pipeline. You can transfer assets using the latest dotXSI and COLLADA standards, and take advantage of enhanced import/export tools to get assets in and out of Autodesk® 3ds Max® and Maya® pipelines. Of course all pipelines have their own unique requirements, and the Softimage engineering team can work with you to extend Crosswalk to work with specialized content. Spend less time moving your characters and more time animating them.
XSI Pipeline Tools - Feature Tour
XSI is easy to learn
Are your artists trained on other 3D applications? Don't worry. A host of readily available training materials, and transition features built right into the software make XSI easy to learn. Within days of using XSI, artists can enjoy the additional power and flexibility that XSI offers, resulting in greater overall productivity and higher quality results.
Training resources include :
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In-Box Training XSI comes with a free copy of The Artist’s Guide to XSI training DVD, from Softimage training partners, Digital Tutors.
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Vibrant online community – The SOFTIMAGE|NET forums are packed with training videos, tutorials, lively discussions, helpful support information, and more.
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3rd Party Training – Take advantage of a growing library of independent training DVDs available from Digital Tutors, Noesis Interactive, The Gnomon Workshop and others.
- Certified training centers – Over 80 training centers worldwide teach XSI. Visit the Education pages to find the training center nearest you.
On top of all that, XSI eases the transition from other 3D packages by letting you choose familiar key mappings and navigation models. You can quickly configure XSI to use the same keyboard and mouse interactions as 3ds Max or Maya., or even modify the layout to look like another 3D package.
Documentation and Training Tour
Softimage Support is the best in the business
Regardless of the size of your project, or your production team, when you begin a project you are making a commitment to your future. To keep your work at its best and to avoid shifting your deadlines, you need superior toolsets as well as the most complete support available.
Softimage Maintenance
Softimage maintenance programs give you exclusive maintenance services including free software upgrades and access to our world-class customer support team.
As a maintenance customer, you get access to all software upgrades, including major releases and point releases, for free as soon as they are available so you're set-up and running on the most current version of the software, complete with the most recent performance and workflow enhancements.
You also get access to our production-savvy support staff, who can offer solutions to problems ranging from the most difficult production tasks, to installation and setup issues. As a maintenance customer, you can submit questions to Softimage Customer Support 24-hours a day.
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Escalation - top-tier engineering support
Escalation is the ultimate support option, focused on delivering quick-turnaround engineering solutions to immediate production problems. Escalation gives you direct access to Softimage’s R&D team. On short notice, we can create custom builds of XSI with fixes or special features so that your production never skips a beat.
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