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Image training, the training arm of Real Image Technologies which markets
Softimage /XSI in India has recently announced the launch of its Softimage
training courses.
Currently more than 95% of the 3D animation and gaming industry uses 'off
the shelf' software to execute its productions. Amongst the top 3
software are Maya, Max and Softimage/XSI. While a lot of institutes offer
certified training in Max and Maya, most of the artists who've trained
on Softimage are either self taught or have learnt in a real time environment.
Speaking to Animation 'xpress, Real Image's Siddharth Bolurker
said that, "The need for an XSI specific course is immense considering
the growth in the number of productions and studios adopting XSI as their
tool of choice. Being the first XSI institute in the country we`re looking
at providing quality XSI education along with Softimage certification,
thus increasing the pool of XSI artists in India"
Patrick Greene, European Business Manager for Softimage commented:"We’re
delighted that we can now offer high quality XSI training in India, this
is a rapidly growing market for us and we want to be able to back up our
strong product offering with excellent training opportunities for new
and experienced animators.
"XSI
has a huge array of cutting edge tools that really speed up production,
and it’s only with the proper training that animators can make full
use of these benefits. The team at Real Image have the skills and courses
to rapidly educate teams of animators to make full use of the XSI toolset
and deliver real savings to facilities – and real opportunities to
trained animators."
"We
will be working closely with Siddharth and his team to ensure they have
the support they need to succeed"
Real
Image has begun with 2 courses on Softimage XSI, the first course targeted
at entry level animators costs Rs, 30,000 and the duration of the course
is 8 weeks with training imparted for 5 hrs every day. Students would
recieve a certificate from Softimage after completing the course.
 The
second course on offer is a transitional course for experienced animators
on other software, looking to master XSI. This is a 2 week long
crash course and the cost is Rs 15,000.
"Class time is divided between demonstrations and hands-on practice.
The maximum number of students per batch will be 5 and there will be 2
faculty to coach and oversee them"added Bolurker.
"Shortly we shall begin a marketing drive in colleges and institutes
where we shall demo our products and hold workshops" he concluded.
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