This exciting Distance Learning Class combines online tutorials, a virtual student and teacher community, online reference materials, an email chat room and metered quizzes and assignments to create a great learning experience.
The class covers Advanced Character Animation tools and techniques in Softimage|XSI version 2.0x.
A high degree of knowledge and experience with XSI will be required to make the most of this course,
as it involves writing expressions, creating innovative IK rigs, custom control panels,
Synoptic views, and much more.
The course is divided into sections addressing the following topics:
Custom Properties and Linked Parameters
Inverse Kinematics Skeletons
Using Expressions for Automation
Building Complex IK Rigs
Special Section: Hair Optimization
Advanced Character Setup
Animating Emotion and Facial Animation
In addition to the text and image materials in the class, you'll
complete these directed assignments:
Under Construction 8/19/02
Enrollment
You can enroll in person by emailing info@mesmer.com or by calling
the Mesmer registrar at 1.800.237.7311, or you can enroll online in a
secure transaction service, with a credit card number.
To enroll online, first create a free distance learning account from
the Register or Login link at www.mesmer.com, then within your
account, click on the XSI 301 link on the right hand side in the Stuff
You Want category.