Minchiozzo Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Hi, I'm new in Houdini and in this forum I'm undecided if buy or not this software (the other alternative is softimage) I would like to import my character and then animate, uv map and render it in Houdini. I see the tutorial for quadruped in Side fx site, but my character is coposed by several object, how can parenting it? Can you show me some tutorial (video, text, site or other) when can I find the info I need? Thanks very much in advance. P.S. Sorry for my poor english Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Hey Francesco. Well there are a bunch of videos on SESI's site. Other training places include CMIvfx, 3dbuzz, digital tutors. There are quite a few training videos on vimeo and some other sites who's names I can't remember right now (silly cold ). I suggest you download the apprentice application which is basically a fully loaded Houdini (but for non-commercial projects) and then try and work your way through some of the tutorials. Sorry I can't point you to specific tutorials to help you, but this should be enough to get you started. Perhaps someone else has a clearer idea. Cheers Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minchiozzo Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks very mush for your fast reply. I downloaded apprentice and I try something but I don't have so many confidence on this software (I become from Silo for modelling). I don't find so user friendly houdini especially modelling tool (because I come from another app? I think so, but SI look more friendly, only my suggestion). I see many tutorial but would like to find some tutorial who can show me from start to finish a tipical houdini workflow for character (modelling, uv rendering and so on). Exist one or someone similar? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andz Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Hei Minchiozzo, I haven't watched this one specifically http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/sv_videonav.php?fid=ffcc7bd2b5bb60a20d847e267a6736b8 So I don't now if it's what you're looking for or not, but I really like the free houdini videos from 3DBuzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minchiozzo Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Hi thanks for your support. Actually I'm a limited internet connection, I will wait a more fast and flat internet connection, then I will study from 3dbuzz online tutorial. At first approach, I must say houdini modelling look too slow for my taste (I use silo for modelling), do you know someone who use Houdini for modelling character? Looks like many (or major part) use houdini only for special effect and not for modelling or character animation (IMHO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andz Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Hi thanks for your support. Actually I'm a limited internet connection, I will wait a more fast and flat internet connection, then I will study from 3dbuzz online tutorial. At first approach, I must say houdini modelling look too slow for my taste (I use silo for modelling), do you know someone who use Houdini for modelling character? Looks like many (or major part) use houdini only for special effect and not for modelling or character animation (IMHO). You're right, houdini is used a lot more for FX than modeling, but that doesn't mean it won't be a good modeler. Try not to bother with the nodes in the beginning. Maximize the 3d viewport and try to model using the poly commands in the TAB menu and the keyboard shortcuts for the transformations commands (move, rotate, scale). It takes a little practice but you will get the hang on it. The nodes would be a good use for character modeling if for example: .At some point of your modeling process, you figure that you wanted to try a different approach at something you did few steps back but you're not sure it will work, etc....You can just make a bifurcation on your nodes.Make the new features in the model.Then compare the two to see what works better.You can delete the branch that you didn't like.Or just leave it there in case you change your mind latter ... and that is just the beginning :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swann Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 ... and that is just the beginning :-) Run, RUNNNAWAAYY... RUUNNNN Thats how it's starts and then you can't stop ! They prisoned me here last two years of my life, each day ! Choose Maya, 3DMax, Softimage, crayons, career in porn, anything but not Houdini. Save your life, Ruuunnn Away !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minchiozzo Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Swaan, I cannot run away, I must destroy my pc if I would like save my soul Wow Ands, It look really interesting. Any character tutorial or advanced modelling tutorial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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