#MicroSoft/Softimage
17-Feb-94 15:37:36
Sb: #84082-#MicroSoft/Softimage
Fm: John N. Jordan 72772,1271
To: Yost Group 76702,413
>>3. MS hired Martin Hash in 1992 to develop the 3D animation part of
the ATC's charter. But in 1993 MS let him go (sources say that this
is because they saw no future with him). Do you think that their
problems with Hash would make them forget about the 3D market? No
way! Not Microsoft!<<
Just to give a counterperspective, I read that Hash left because he
didn't really fit in. He commented in 3DA about not really fitting
in to the corporate life. From the silly intro that he does on the
playmation demo tapes, I can see that. But, don't get me wrong, I'm
not trying to defend his image, etc. I read this in 3D Artist's #13
He's even quoted there. Who knows? All that really matters, I
guess, is that he's gone, and Bill wants to have a 3D program. Hmm..
Microsoft 3D Studio.. nope! that doesn't sound right. <g> Excuse
me, while I go wash out my mouth with soap. <g>
JNJ