SoftimagelXSI Version 2.0

摘要

Softimageisxi, released a little more than a year ago, represented a complete rewrite of Softimagel3D, the venerable 3D modeling, animation, and rendering suite. The initial version of XSI had promise, and the subsequent release of Version 1.5 extended the new architecture to include polygonal modeling tools. Version 2.0 adds a large number of features, including an integrated compositor, which brings Softimage to the front of the pack in terms of features, usability, and performance. On the surface, Version 2.0's interface looks the same as that of previous versions, with toolbars along the right and left side of the viewports, as well as a menu bar running along the top. But the menu bar has been expanded, and now includes most of the tools from the toolbars. One interface enhancement has been cryptically dubbed Synoptic View. A Synoptic view is a way to create custom interfaces using HTML. Animators might attach a Synoptic View to a character's hand, for example. Bringing up the view might show the animator a menu of hand poses, from which he or she could quickly select.