Silo's coming! - Polyloop

Nate Owens · 3rd June 2006, 06:53

AWESOME Silo 2 demo video

They (developer's) are saying June....

bwtr · 3rd June 2006, 08:13

Whats awesome?

steama · 3rd June 2006, 08:49

So far I think Hexagon 2 shows more potential, however, it nice to know that Silo 2 is a good alternative to Hexagon 2 if one is needed.

Thomas · 3rd June 2006, 11:30

Silo have very good technologies, but I think this version 2 go in another way from the 1st version (take a look at the UI, now, a lot more menus, values, etc) and also, they need a good modeler to do more sexy demos ;)

Arsenic · 3rd June 2006, 12:25

Are you looking for a job Thomas ?

Thomas · 3rd June 2006, 14:20

Yes ;) But I don't think Nevercenter is looking for someone

Corndog · 3rd June 2006, 14:58

How much 1.99 ??

moxstudios · 3rd June 2006, 15:24

I think I am gona Buy Silo I hope Daz Don`t buy them

geqfreq · 3rd June 2006, 15:44

LOL. Yes I have both, the price was quite right. The topology brush is was the feature that got me. Silo compliments Hex well. From the look of thing the displacement runs about the same. We'll have to wait and see...

Nate Owens · 3rd June 2006, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

Yes ;) But I don't think Nevercenter is looking for someone

If they knew about you, they would snap you up in a minute... Pack up your resume and demo dvd and send it. I've landed some awesome jobs with people who weren't looking for anyone. A reliable source says "Seek and ye shall find" and "Knock and it will be opened"

Haven't looked at Silo for a while, but was impressed with the vid showing some of the stuff they are doing.

Wondering (haven't looked yet) if 2 will have (like Hex) auto symmetry, so you don't have to mirror parts...?

Haven't given up on Hex, but the last thing I expected was for it to end up where it is now.... not overly optimistic about its future.

At least there is Silo as an alternative to Hexagon. Since I bought Silo 1.4 long ago, before Hex 2, I will be able to get Silo 2 for free.

What's scary is that as far as I know, there is no comparable competition in the same category (price, function) for Carrara.

It's enough to make you cry to see the path these great programs have fallen into...

geqfreq · 3rd June 2006, 16:16

Silo is close but unless they implement those Nurbs- hybrid poly tools... Ill probably use Hexagon more. The shear speed of one or 2 clicks seems irrelevant when in Hex you have a couple more ways to skin an apple.

-ash- · 3rd June 2006, 16:41

I started with Silo when I began to learn modelling. Moved to Hex when it came out. Used both for a while but when Hex got symmetry stopped using Silo.

I like Hex a lot but those NC guys are good too. I'll be upgrading to Silo 2 when it is released, that way I'll have the best of both worlds

Nate, Silo 2 does have symmetry as shown in the movie on this thread:

http://www.silo3d.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5467

Nate Owens · 3rd June 2006, 18:00

I'm in the process of downloading/watching all those Silo video updates now.

The more I see, the more I like...
Haven't played with my Silo 1.4 for a long time, just dusted it off for a refresher. Want to review the basics like sweep line, line tools, etc... sometimes the trees get overlooked in the forest of the whiz stuff.

What are "those Nurbs-hybrid poly tools," geqfreq?

If Silo sells to D*z, the company needs to go to the psycho ward for rehab.

geqfreq · 3rd June 2006, 19:16

Quote:

What are "those Nurbs-hybrid poly tools," geqfreq?

A couple features in the Surface modeling tab in Hex 2. Sweeping type workflow.

And also Silo does not have geometry deformers.

Corndog · 4th August 2006, 02:38

The Silo 2 beta is near release and there is a new video showing some great features and UI. For $109.00 v1.4 and 2.0 public Beta then free upgrade to 2.0 I could not resist.. Whats a 100 bucks ( here in canada its equal to 2 cases of Corona beer ) Bubbye DAZ

http://www.nevercenter.com/silo/silo_20_beta/

medeamajic · 4th August 2006, 10:14

Nate Owens,

I don't think anyone expected Carrara and Hexagon to be sold to Daz. They are both very good programs but I am not sure if Daz is going to develope Hexagon 3. I wish Daz could just say Hexagon is dead or Hexagon is being developed at a much faster rate than with Eovia. Under Eovia's control I think Hexagon 3 could have been the best modeling program second to none.

Nichod · 6th August 2006, 01:05

From what I have heard. They are building a team and getting set to work on a patch to Hex 2. Then I'm sure they'd move on to Hex 3. If you are afraid. It never hurts to contact them directly. Email bob@daz3d.com I'm sure he'd be more than happy to ease any concerns you may have. I do know that active development is happening. I receive updates on bugs I have submitted for Hex 2, and just got one yesterday. It stated that it was confirmed and they changed its status to immediate.

I have debated myself on purchasing Silo for immediate access to a capable modeler with displacement capabilities that works in the here and now. I do expect Hex to turn itself around.

geqfreq · 7th August 2006, 19:10

Good to know Nichod. have some faith in your opinion. Might be actually a blessing for Hex when Silo 2 Beta comes out they can assess what to shoot for, in terms of displacement for 3. Will wait patiently til then - I do have Silo now... still I find myself in Hex.

Corndog · 19th August 2006, 04:56

The silo2.0 beta has been released for registered silo users....
its is in the news section of their forums

bwtr · 19th August 2006, 05:46

It is a very early --maybe premature --beta but --only 7MB???

A great message to others on how to get BIG results with small programmes!

3rd June 2006, 06:53	#1 (permalink)
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Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,295	Silo have very good technologies, but I think this version 2 go in another way from the 1st version (take a look at the UI, now, a lot more menus, values, etc) and also, they need a good modeler to do more sexy demos ;) __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

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Thomas Always learning new stuff Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Merignac, France Posts: 11,295	Yes ;) But I don't think Nevercenter is looking for someone __________________ Polyloop owner & Administrator - no support by PM or email. Polyloop [EN/FR] - Meuuh [FR +16 ans] - Totyo [FR] - Pixologic [JOB] - Le ZBlog [JOB] - La3dpourlesnuls [FR]

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Corndog Edge modeling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 384	How much 1.99 ?? __________________ daz3d forums blow chunks

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bwtr Brian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 2,094	Whats awesome?

3rd June 2006, 08:49	#3 (permalink)
steama Boulet Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 452	So far I think Hexagon 2 shows more potential, however, it nice to know that Silo 2 is a good alternative to Hexagon 2 if one is needed.

3rd June 2006, 15:24	#8 (permalink)
moxstudios Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 460	I think I am gona Buy Silo I hope Daz Don`t buy them

3rd June 2006, 15:44	#9 (permalink)
geqfreq Extrusion Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 8 Fold Path Posts: 161	LOL. Yes I have both, the price was quite right. The topology brush is was the feature that got me. Silo compliments Hex well. From the look of thing the displacement runs about the same. We'll have to wait and see... __________________ "Live and let give"...

3rd June 2006, 16:16	#11 (permalink)
geqfreq Extrusion Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 8 Fold Path Posts: 161	Silo is close but unless they implement those Nurbs- hybrid poly tools... Ill probably use Hexagon more. The shear speed of one or 2 clicks seems irrelevant when in Hex you have a couple more ways to skin an apple. __________________ "Live and let give"...

3rd June 2006, 16:41	#12 (permalink)
-ash- I'm Batman (in 3D) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Over the road, round the corner, out of the noise. (Scotland) Posts: 765	I started with Silo when I began to learn modelling. Moved to Hex when it came out. Used both for a while but when Hex got symmetry stopped using Silo. I like Hex a lot but those NC guys are good too. I'll be upgrading to Silo 2 when it is released, that way I'll have the best of both worlds Nate, Silo 2 does have symmetry as shown in the movie on this thread: http://www.silo3d.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5467 __________________ Regards Tony (aka HamSoles)

3rd June 2006, 18:00	#13 (permalink)
Nate Owens Doodlin' Dude Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,005	I'm in the process of downloading/watching all those Silo video updates now. The more I see, the more I like... Haven't played with my Silo 1.4 for a long time, just dusted it off for a refresher. Want to review the basics like sweep line, line tools, etc... sometimes the trees get overlooked in the forest of the whiz stuff. What are "those Nurbs-hybrid poly tools," geqfreq? If Silo sells to Dz, the company needs to go to the psycho ward for rehab. __________________ Shirts, MousePads, Stuff* / The Gallery / Videos / Blog

4th August 2006, 02:38	#15 (permalink)
Corndog Edge modeling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 384	The Silo 2 beta is near release and there is a new video showing some great features and UI. For $109.00 v1.4 and 2.0 public Beta then free upgrade to 2.0 I could not resist.. Whats a 100 bucks ( here in canada its equal to 2 cases of Corona beer ) Bubbye DAZ http://www.nevercenter.com/silo/silo_20_beta/ __________________ daz3d forums blow chunks

4th August 2006, 10:14	#16 (permalink)
medeamajic Now, I learn animation Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,028	Nate Owens, I don't think anyone expected Carrara and Hexagon to be sold to Daz. They are both very good programs but I am not sure if Daz is going to develope Hexagon 3. I wish Daz could just say Hexagon is dead or Hexagon is being developed at a much faster rate than with Eovia. Under Eovia's control I think Hexagon 3 could have been the best modeling program second to none.

6th August 2006, 01:05	#17 (permalink)
Nichod Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 612	From what I have heard. They are building a team and getting set to work on a patch to Hex 2. Then I'm sure they'd move on to Hex 3. If you are afraid. It never hurts to contact them directly. Email bob@daz3d.com I'm sure he'd be more than happy to ease any concerns you may have. I do know that active development is happening. I receive updates on bugs I have submitted for Hex 2, and just got one yesterday. It stated that it was confirmed and they changed its status to immediate. I have debated myself on purchasing Silo for immediate access to a capable modeler with displacement capabilities that works in the here and now. I do expect Hex to turn itself around. __________________ Email Me. Visit my blog! Get hundreds of shader presets! Get Art of Shaders! And a preview for Art of Skin is now available. AMD Turion(TM) 64 ML-40 (2.2GHz/1MB L2 Cache) 1280 MB DDR 333mHz RAM 128MB ATI RADEON(R) XPRESS 200M w/Hypermemory(TM) 60 GB 4200 RPM Hard Drive DVD+/-RW/R & CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer Support 15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen (1280x800) I use.

7th August 2006, 19:10	#18 (permalink)
geqfreq Extrusion Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 8 Fold Path Posts: 161	Good to know Nichod. have some faith in your opinion. Might be actually a blessing for Hex when Silo 2 Beta comes out they can assess what to shoot for, in terms of displacement for 3. Will wait patiently til then - I do have Silo now... still I find myself in Hex. __________________ "Live and let give"...

19th August 2006, 04:56	#19 (permalink)
Corndog Edge modeling Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 384	The silo2.0 beta has been released for registered silo users.... its is in the news section of their forums __________________ daz3d forums blow chunks

19th August 2006, 05:46	#20 (permalink)
bwtr Brian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 2,094	It is a very early --maybe premature --beta but --only 7MB??? A great message to others on how to get BIG results with small programmes!

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