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3D Content Creation - Autodesk Softimage

3D Content Creation - Autodesk Softimage

Learn the nuts and bolts of the Autodesk's Softimage|XSI interface, polygon modeling, texture application, generate props from scratch, and follow step-by-step instructions for creating biped characters. This tutorial covers the basics of Softimage|XSI 3D software including 3D layout, modeling, texturing, prop and character modeling and provides you with all the short cuts and tips you need to know to get to the ultimate goal - integrating your own characters, props, and maps into video games.

In this chapter we learn to install Softimage|XSI and give a brief overview of what you will be learning.

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  • Runtime 08 min 27 sec
  • Software Softimage
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Now that you have installed the program it is time to take a look at its complex user interface.

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  • Runtime 05 min 10 sec
  • Software Softimage

Learn to create, edit and manage your primitive shapes. All while learning more about the user interface and it's tools.

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  • Runtime 17 min 15 sec
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Learn some useful commands for your camera view and the basic tips you will need for navigating it.

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  • Runtime 03 min 51 sec
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Camera memories are a great way for XSI to remember different camera positions.

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  • Runtime 02 min 42 sec
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Learn to use the property editor to make changes to your primitives.

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  • Runtime 02 min 42 sec
  • Software Softimage

Learn to master both the explorer and schematic views.

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  • Runtime 05 min 08 sec
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Learn the many aspects of the hierarchy and the use of parent and children groups.

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  • Runtime 07 min 01 sec
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Take a simple default character from XSI and use the hierarchy stucture to pose him into a crouched shooting position.

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  • Runtime 17 min 31 sec
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Learn the difference between local and global axis. This is really important when you start modeling.

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  • Runtime 04 min 04 sec
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Learn to use the different selection options.

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  • Runtime 02 min 13 sec
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In this chapter we take a look at the modeling interface and the many tools and functions it has.

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  • Runtime 08 min 06 sec
  • Software Softimage

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