Autodesk launches Softimage 7.5
Autodesk has announced Softimage 7.5, the first upgrade of the 3D animation software previously known as Softimage|XSI since Autodesk bought the product from Avid in November.
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Autodesk has announced Softimage 7.5, the first upgrade of the 3D animation software previously known as Softimage|XSI since Autodesk bought the product from Avid in November.
Autodesk has completed acquiring "substantially all of the assets" of Avid’s Softimage business unit for around US$35 million. This will mean that Autodesk now owns three of the main 3D suites: 3ds Max, Maya and Softimage|XSI.
Autodesk has signed a definitive agreement with Avid to acquire "substantially all of the assets" of Avid’s Softimage business unit for around US$35 million.
The standout new feature of 3D modelling, animation and rendering application XSI 7 is a visual programming environment, ICE (Interactive Creative Environment).
Softimage has entered into a 'strategic development relationship' with Exocortex Technologies, a graphics technology company led by ex-Frantic Films development architect Ben Houston.
Softimage has released Alienbrain 8.2, the newest update to its digital asset management system. Alienbrain 8.2 now offers artists and technical directors full 64-bit integration with the latest versions of popular 3D and art packages including Sofitmage|XSI, Autodesk 3ds Max 2009, and Autodesk Maya 2008.
Softimage has released the next version of its Softimage|XSI 3D modelling, animation and rendering application at the SIGGRAPH 2008 trade show in Los Angeles.
Softimage is aiming to release the next version of its Softimage|XSI 3D modelling, animation and rendering application in time for Siggraph 2008, which kicks off on August 12.
Softimage has released a new version of it 3D character facial animation technology, Softimage Face Robot 1.9. Softimage Face Robot enables professional 3D artists to create realistic human character facial animations quickly and easily, eliminating complex technical rigging steps.
Softimage has revealed Softimage|Net, its new community site, which will be maintained and operated by Softimage for 3D artists and enthusiasts who are currently using or learning Softimage|XSI professional 3D modelling, animation, character creation and rendering software.
Point releases in 3D packages generally don’t deliver the biggest new feature sets, but the big news with this update is that Softimage has restructured its offerings as well as changing the price.
Softimage has announced the latest versions of its 3D animation software packages: Softimage|XSI 6.5 and Softimage|Face Robot 1.8. Both will ship in the autumn.