Autodesk Softimage

Autodesk Softimage, or simply Softimage (), is a 3D computer graphics application owned by Autodesk for producing 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling, and computer animation. Formerly Softimage|XSI, the software is predominantly used in the film, video game, and advertising industries for creating computer generated characters, objects, and environments.

Released in 2000 as the successor to Softimage3D, Softimage|XSI was developed by Softimage, Co., then a subsidiary of Avid Technology. On Oct. 23, 2008, Autodesk acquired from Avid the Softimage brand and 3D animation assets for approximately $35 million, thereby ending Softimage Co. as a distinct entity., Gamasutra, October 2008 In February 2009, Softimage|XSI was rebranded Autodesk Softimage.

A free version of the software, called Softimage Mod Tool, was developed for the game modding community to create games using the Microsoft XNA toolset for PC and Xbox 360, or to create mods for games using Valve Software's Source engine, Epic Games' Unreal Engine and others.

Overview of the software

Autodesk Softimage is a 3D animation application that contains tools for a wide range of production steps.

Modeling tools allow the generation of polygonal or NURBS models. Subdivision modeling is very intuitive, as it requires no additional operators and works directly on the polygonal geometry. Each modeling operation is tracked by a construction history stack, which enables artists to work non-destructively....
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