Softimage Announces Availability of SOFTIMAGE/XSI 6.3D artists can download latest version, which includes accelerated animation and character tools, expanded third-party rendering options, and over six hours of DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. training by Digital-Tutors TEWKSBURY, Mass. -- Avid Technology "Avid" redirects here. For the "Advancement Via Individual Determination" educational program, see AVID. Avid Technology, Inc NASDAQ: AVID is an American company specializing in video and audio production technology; specifically, digital non-linear media editing (NLE) , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : AVID), today announced that its Softimage, Co. subsidiary has released SOFTIMAGE([R])|XSI XSI - X/Open System Interface ([R]) 6, the latest version of its flagship 3D animation and character creation software. Available now for download, XSI 6 software offers new features and solutions that result in a fast and highly integrated way to work with complex 3D characters and motion capture data in a mixed-studio pipeline. Whether used for visual effects in film and broadcast programs or for designing next-generation PC and console games, XSI 6 software delivers many powerful capabilities to 3D artists this holiday season. Along with major advances in animation and data management for complex 3D scenes, the rendering core within XSI 6 software has been enhanced for increased performance, scalability and extensibility. The software offers integration with the mental ray[R] 3.5 rendering application, and now includes expanded support for the integration of third-party renderers via a new open rendering API (Application Programming Interface). In addition, XSI 6 software includes free DVD training from Digital-Tutors, an innovator in interactive video and online training. The five XSI software training chapters include: Introduction; Modeling & Texturing; Animation; Animation & Dynamics; Lighting and Rendering - a total of 43 lessons. The new DVD training underscores Softimage's commitment to provide new and existing XSI software customers expanded learning tools. "I've always been impressed with the way Softimage XSI : Softimage|XSI is a high-end 3D graphics application developed by Softimage, Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc. software addresses the fundamental creative or technical challenges our staff faces on a daily basis. Softimage truly realizes the importance of building intelligent tools focused on managing the most important aspect of any CGI CGI in full Common Gateway Interface. Specification by which a Web server passes data between itself and an application program. Typically, a Web user will make a request of the Web server, which in turn passes the request to a CGI application program. pipeline," said Ben Girard, three-time Visual Effects Society The Visual Effects Society (VES) is the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio leaders, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers in all award winner and President of Digital Dimension. "The development team working on Softimage XSI 6 software understands the back-end requirements of a 3D production studio, and the work Softimage is doing in this area is simply brilliant. The C# and Python Python, in Greek mythology Python, in Greek mythology, a huge serpent. In some myths the infant Apollo slew Python at the oracle of Gaea in Delphi; in others Apollo killed the serpent in order to claim the oracle for himself. scripting language A high-level programming, or command, language that is interpreted (translated on the fly) rather than compiled ahead of time. A scripting, or script, language may be a general-purpose programming language or it may be limited to specific functions used to augment the running of an support, used by the best 3D game developers and visual effects artists today, is key to projects we're working on right now. To everyone at Softimage -- you guys rock!" added Girard. Additional highlights of XSI 6 software include: * Crosswalk - a dedicated toolset that offers extensive asset transfer to and from other 3D software, ideal for today's mixed pipelines; * MOTOR - a streamlined way to transfer and move animation and motion capture data between arbitrary XSI rigs and other 3D software character rigs; * Delta Referencing - a new lightweight production-level referencing solution that streamlines the process of working with and making changes to 3D models and scene set-ups; * Elastic Reality Warper and Morpher - built into the Illusion compositor in XSI 6 software, this intuitive solution allows artists to 'distort' and 'morph' images and sequences; A full feature list for SOFTIMAGE| XSI 6 can be found at: www.softimage.com/xsi. Pricing and Availability SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6 is available now for download in the following configurations: * SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6 Foundation: $495 USMSRP from the Softimage web site (www.softimage.com/store) or from authorized Softimage resellers * SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6 Essentials: $1,995 USMSRP from authorized Softimage resellers * SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6 Advanced: $6,995 USMSRP from authorized Softimage resellers All versions are available for download for upgrades from existing licenses or first time 3D customers at www.softimage.com/download. About Softimage Co. Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc., develops innovative 3D character creation and effects tools to animators Famous animators no longer living
About Avid Technology, Inc. Avid Technology, Inc. is the world leader in digital nonlinear media creation, management, and distribution solutions, enabling film, video, audio, animation, games, and broadcast professionals to work more efficiently, productively, and creatively. For more information about the company's Oscar([R]), Grammy[R], and Emmy[R] award-winning products and services, please visit: www.avid.com. [c] 2006 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. , and availability are subject to change without notice. All prices are USMSRP for the U.S. and Canada only and are subject to change without notice. Contact your local Avid office or reseller for prices outside the U.S. and Canada. Avid received an Oscar statuette representing the 1998 Scientific and Technical Award for the concept, design, and engineering of the Avid[R] Film Composer[R] system for motion picture editing. Digidesign, Avid's audio division, received an Oscar statuette representing the 2003 Scientific and Technical Award for the design, development, and implementation of its Pro Tools[R] digital audio workstation A digital audio workstation (DAW) is a system designed to record, edit and play back digital audio. A key feature of DAWs is the ability to freely manipulate recorded sounds, much like a word processor manipulates typed words. . Avid, Digidesign, Film Composer, Pro Tools, SOFTIMAGE, FACE ROBOT, CAT and XSI are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. Oscar is a trademark and service mark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Emmy is a registered trademark of ATAS/NATAS. Grammy is a trademark of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. is known variously as The Recording Academy or NARAS. Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is a U.S. , Inc. mental ray is a registered trademark of mental images GmbH in the USA and other countries. Alienbrain is a trademark of NXN Software GmbH. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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