Digital Tutors: The Artist's Guide to XSI 7

Containing over 8 hours of training, this exclusive series of video tutorials delves into brand new XSI 7 features, including ICE, as well as some key favorites that artists have come to depend on. It's a comprehensive introduction for new XSI users and a valuable refresher course for seasoned pros.

First Look at XSI 7:
Gain a firm understanding of the robust features in XSI and get an introduction to real-world production workflows using XSI 7.

XSI in Film: Learn workflows that will yield greater productivity with innovative projects designed to simulate common production challenges.

XSI in Games: Learn industry standard techniques for easily modeling, rigging, and animating characters for use in next-gen games.

XSI in Broadcast: Learn how to use XSI in a post-production and broadcast setting.

XSI for VFX & TDs: Learn node-by-node how to use ICE, in any setting, to push the boundaries of what artists can now do with XSI 7.


The Artist's Guide to XSI contains over 8 hours of project-based training showing you how to model, rig and animate characters in XSI, and more. Topics covered include:

Introduction to ICE
Building ICE Compounds
Integrating ICE Compounds
Particle Effects
Navigation
Interface Overview
Tools
Customization
Polygon Modeling Techniques for Film
Polygon Modeling Techniques for Games
Polygon Reduction Workflow
Ultimapper
Scripting Real-time Shaders
Animation Mixer
MOTOR
GATOR
UV Mapping
Character Rigging
Character Enveloping
Keyframe Animation
Animation layers
Materials
Render Tree
Lighting
Image-based Lighting
Delta
Referencing
Scripting
Camera Animation
Path Animation
Multi-pass Rendering
Render Manager
Compositing with FX Tree