Softimage Co. announced a new 30-day trial version of XSI 6.5, available in English and Japanese.
Features include:* 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
"Content creators -- from students to professionals -- often spend hours refining their vision in our software environment," said Bill Roberts, director of Product Management at Softimage. "As the complexity of 3D content creation increases, SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 software offers production-proven solutions that allow creative teams to not only deliver their projects on time and on budget -- but to do it in the most intuitive and artist focused environment. Offering all of our core tools in a 30-day free trial is the perfect way for customers to truly understand all of the advantages that XSI can offer," added Roberts.
SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 30-day trial is available now for download at: www.softimage.com/downloads/.
SOFTIMAGE|XSI software is for sale in the following configurations:
* SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.02 Foundation: $495 available from the Softimage online store, or from authorized Softimage resellers.
* SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 Essentials: $2,995 from authorized Softimage resellers or from the Softimage online store.
* SOFTIMAGE|XSI 6.5 Advanced: $4,995 from authorized Softimage resellers or from the Softimage online store.
Softimage Co. (www.softimage.com), a subsidiary of Avid Technology Inc., delivers innovative 3D character creation and effects tools to animators and digital artists in the film, broadcast, post-production and games industries. Its product line includes SOFTIMAGE|XSI and SOFTIMAGE|FACE ROBOT, the first production for lifelike facial animation, SOFTIMAGE|CAT, a complete character animation system plug-in and ALIENBRAIN, an industry leading production asset management solution for creative teams.
Avid Technology Inc. (www.avid.com) is a 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. com.
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