February 22, 2008

SOFTIMAGE LOOKS TO BUILD XSI COMMUNITY THROUGH NEW SITE

The site’s goal is to engage and connect the worldwide community of XSI artists, technical directors and students with an interactive forum and framework that can help them succeed in their 3D education path or professional career. Softimage|net is debuting as a public beta release so that it can grow through input and feedback from the existing XSI community.
 
The site launches with a number of features and forums. A user gallery allows for the sharing of 3D artwork and animations. There is also a content exchange for XSI scripts, add-ons, plug-ins and presets.
The job forum and talent banks can help artists and employers find each other. And message forums will offer help, as well as opportunities to network with other XSI users, Softimage staff and developers.

According to Marc Stevens, GM of Softimage and VP of Avid, all members registered with the site will get access to training materials and connections to studios looking for 3D artists. The site will be moderated by selected members of the global XSI community, as well as product managers, developers, engineers, designers and technical staff from Softimage.
 
Softimage|net is free for anyone to join. To register, visit http://community.softimage.com.