

The software delivers up to eight free Satellite tile-based distributed rendering tokens per license, allowing artists to take advantage of accelerated render regions or multi-CPU renders of a single frame without purchasing additional rendering licenses. New motion trails, ghosting, and advanced scene playback options also enhance the in-context visualization of animated content. Using Reference Models and Reference Animation, animators and technical directors can create lightweight scenes, minimize memory usage, and share animation scenes by off-loading animations and partial animation sources to external files.

And, with XSI Foundation, we've designed an extremely cost-effective package to place a professional Softimage solution within the reach of any artist or animator." Whether it's the deep and intuitive implementation of the mental ray renderer, the nonlinear workflow tools, or the industry-standard scripting language support, SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.4.0 makes the development of high-end 3D content easier and faster. "Our customers develop the most sophisticated 3D content out there - and they count on the flexible and open architecture of XSI to get the job done right. "With the rapid adoption of SOFTIMAGE|XSI as the primary tool for many major 3D productions, we've invested heavily to enhance version 4.0 with ground-breaking functionality that addresses the continuously changing demands of our customers," said Gareth Morgan, Softimage's senior product manager. Version 4.0 delivers advanced toolsets, dramatic performance enhancements, and advancements to the core architecture of the software, including new customization, project management and workgroup capabilities.

Softimage Co., a subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc., has released SOFTIMAGE|XSI4.0 - the latest version of the industry's leading nonlinear 3D production environment and has made it available in three distinct configurations at breakthrough prices: XSI Advanced, XSI Essentials, and the new entry-level XSI Foundation.
