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Animation Polishing Techniques in Softimage

by Delano Athias

In this set of Softimage tutorials, we will learn techniques for polishing animations in Softimage. Software required: Autodesk Softimage 2013.

What you'll learn

In this set of Softimage tutorials, we will learn techniques for polishing animations in Softimage. The goal of this training is to provide you with tips and workflows that will help you to maintain control over your animations with time-saving techniques. We'll start with a very basic blocking pass already in place and work our way to a final, animated piece learning everything from smart blocking and pose solidification workflows, to learning how one can transition to their polishing pass in a very clean and manageable way. We'll also learn fast and effective ways to correct timing, silhouettes and arcs in Softimage. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be equipped with the skill set you need to animate proficiently. Software required: Autodesk Softimage 2013.

About the author

Delano works avidly as an animation author at Pluralsight. Starting his career at animation studios like Shilo, Delano has developed a strong passion for his talents. His animation and rigging background help him teach and create some of the most-watched training on Pluralsight. A few of his favorite projects that he has contributed to include: Character Interaction in Maya and in Softimage, Rigging the Human Face in Maya, Rigging Sea Creatures in Maya, and Rigging and Animating Transforming... more

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