Softimage Production Series DVD 3 - Animation for Production in XSI 4.2

Softimage Production Series Training DVD #3 - Animation for Production in XSI

Discover how to maximize the power of the non-linear animation tools in XSI by gaining a deeper understanding of the key components found in this cutting edge toolset.

• Gain an understanding of the core concepts of animation in XSI, from the model structure and marking sets to where different forms of animation reside.

• Extend your animation capabilities by learning about how the Animation Mixer enables you to store, retime, reuse and redirect animation in the non-linear animation system in XSI.

• From character setup and character deforms to the components of the Character Development Kit (CDK), learn how to achieve ultimate character control.

Main Chapters:

• Animation structures

• Transformations

• Animation mixing

• Sources and Clips

• Shape animation

• Audio

• Constraints

• Skeletons

• Enveloping

• Character rigs

• Character development kit

• Character deformation

• Setups