[oclug]Introduction.

[Will Mendez]

On Friday 15 November 2002 03:49 pm, Rod Giffin wrote:

> Welcome to both the list and to Ottawa, Will.

Thanks!

> >  I'm a NT SysAdmin
>
> Well, we'll have this problem fixed in a jiffy. :)

Lets hope so :)

> > by trade and have started using Linux for Digital Content Creation using
> > Softimage XSI.
>
> Oh... now there's a cool toy.  And, I've got a client who might need
> some expertise with XSI in the new year (pending a budget for the
> project)  I'm not entirely sure what it all entails, but I know they
> will have a few more warm and fuzzies about it if they know that there
> are some resources in town who know the technology.  What I do know is
> they want to do some sort of computer generated claymation type critter
> animations for a video about their area of expertise.  Softimage XSI
> seems to be the tool the pros say to use to do that job.

Sounds great, keep me in the loop as I have resources that may help.


> > So far it's been a great experience and am looking to make Linux my
> > default OS once I'm up to speed.
>
> Up until last month I was a dual boot person, even though I've been
> using Linux since late '94.  But I have had so many problems with
> Windows security and compatibility issues lately that I finally
> completely gave up on it.  The only thing I miss at the moment is MS
> Flight Simulator...  Good as it is, Flight Gear just isn't right for me.
>
> Rod.
>

Soon, I'll be there im sure you notice how Linux has taken over in Hollywood 
Production studios.

Cheers!
Will Mendez
Mmmm...XSI
www.xsibase.com