Hello All! Welcome to the June newsletter, your news for all things XOOT. Studio Snapshots Do you like your XOOT_Pro arm and want to help us tell the world about it? We’ve created a page where you can share a snapshot of your studio setup. XOOT Studio Snapshots Fans have been writing in telling us how well they like their XOOT_Pro arms. Then one fan also sent a picture of it in their studio. That got us thinking… We asked if we could post the…
Hello All! The May newsletter is one day late (going out on June 1st). However, We’ve got a lot of news. Scratch and Dent Auction If you’ve been wanting for a XOOT system but found the price is too high. Now’s your chance to get a good deal on an imperfect XOOT_Pro. We’ll be running a Scratch and Dent Auction on our website. There will be 14 units going up for auction. The auction will start on June 7th. One unit will be auctioned…
Hello All! It’s been busy. However, there’s not lot to show for it in terms viewing XOOT from the outside. A big thanks to Phillip!Who was an immense help with the whole multi-week inspection/repair effort. Game Developers Conference We had a great show with XenceLabs at GDC. A lot of people got to try the XOOT_Pro for the first time. The overall response was very positive. It was also good for us to have back and forth discussions about workflows and features to enhance…
We know a digital artist’s job can be both rewarding and challenging. It takes creativity, skill, and a lot of hard work to create something truly beautiful. But oh, how it can affect your posture and health… (That’s where ergonomics and XOOT_Pro come in) What is Ergonomics, and why does it matter? Nowadays, people throw the word ergonomics around without really considering what it is. So we’ll start there: Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with their work environments. It’s concerned with designing…
Manufacturing is wrapping up in China. This week, the production run will be packed into containers and shipped to Seattle. The boat is scheduled to arrive on December 2nd, 2023. When the shipment is in the distribution warehouse, we’ll ship out the beta test units. All plans point toward opening the XOOT store January 2024. Once ordered units are shipped out. Get your coupon now Cintiq Pro 24 Kits Base Of the Main Arm Production Line 1 Production Line 2 Pallet Ready for Container Partial Pallet
Images were created with Stable Diffusion. I spent an hour rolling the word phrase dice trying to get decent image of the robot drawing on a screen. The results were interesting, but not what I was looking for… Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are now able to generate high quality images based on text prompts (https://youtu.be/L3G0dx1Q0R8).…
Why You Should Upgrade to a Pen Display Most people start out their digital artist journey with a small screen, be it a tablet such Apple’s iPad or Samsung’s Galaxy Tab or the more specialized one like of the Wacom Intuos, One by Wacom or XP Pen Deco and Star Series. That said, why should…
XOOT’s List of the Best 3D Animation Software 3D Animation Software can be an important investment for a Digital Artist.Our list talks about some of the big names in the industry and includes a free software for those who are just starting out.Don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter so you get updates about XOOT!…
A Conversation with Aaron Rutten: XOOT_Pro Experience We’ve had the pleasure to sit down with Aaron Rutten an Artist, YouTube Creator and Corel Painter who had the opportunity to test and review the XOOT_Pro. This is part two of our A Conversation With Aaron Rutten, in part one he talked about how he started…