Autodesk Softimage

Autodesk Softimage: Professional 3D Computer Graphics

A leading application for producing high-quality digital content, Autodesk Softimage offers tools for modeling, animation, visual effects, rendering and compositing.

What is Autodesk Softimage?

Autodesk Softimage is a professional 3D computer graphics and animation software application. It provides a comprehensive toolset for 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, visual effects, rendering and compositing.

Some key features of Softimage include:

• Advanced polygon, subdivision surface, and NURBS modeling tools
• Powerful character rigging and animation tools, including biped, quadruped and full IK/FK rigging
• A node-based compositing environment called ICE for creating visual effects
• Integration with Autodesk Maya for asset exchange workflows
• A mental ray rendering engine with physical shaders and lighting
• Python and .NET scripting for pipeline tools and automation

Softimage is used widely in film, television, game development and architectural visualization. It competes with other 3D packages like Maya, 3ds Max and Cinema 4D. Autodesk acquired Softimage in 2008 but discontinued its development in 2014, though existing licenses are still supported.

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