Mike Abbott
Mike_A
About Me
EXPERTISE
Generalist
Houdini Skills
ADVANCED
Procedural Modeling
INTERMEDIATE
Environments | Digital Assets | Animation | Lighting | VEX
Availability
I am available for Freelance Work
Recent Forum Posts
Hi All. Q? Am I stupid, or just bone headed? (ArchvizDream) May 30, 2024, 4:05 p.m.
Billy, Here's my 2 pence worth : )
First of all I'm not an archviz guy, so hold that in mind, but I am a 3D generalist that has moved to Houdini from C4D.
Do I think you can do archviz in Houdini? Absolutely. Is it the best option for you? No one can say, there are just too many variables - your mindset and approach, the specifics of the work, and so much more. You've really just got to try it and see.
As you're well aware, Houdini has a very strong VFX background, that's it's bread and butter. Sometimes that can result in a bit of a 'if it's not VFX, Houdini is not for you' attitude. However, over the last few years I think it's very clear that H's user base is widening to accommodate a greater range of users and work. The good news is that Houdini is an incredibly powerful and flexible toolset - and it's open for any use. If it fits, use it : )
Here are a few 'bullet points' I'll send your way:
1. Indie is cheap, but the real cost and investment is your time. Budget for a year's learning to start with.
2. Houdini is unlike any other DCC, be prepared to learn like a beginner.
3. Be prepared to be 'kissed' and 'slapped' by the software : ) There will likely be times you'll want to wipe it off your hard drive forever, and dopamine hits when you create something you couldn't with anything else.
Here are a couple of things you might enjoy watching:
Fraser Shiers: Houdini for the generalist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6sl0gKiyc [www.youtube.com]
You might also enjoy Adrian Lambert's channel on YT. He does environment work in H and has some archviz modelling type videos - check out his NeoGothic Cathedral stuff: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCWTAH7pGMWQYjgN46TCLDpT5v7ICW8EC [www.youtube.com]
First of all I'm not an archviz guy, so hold that in mind, but I am a 3D generalist that has moved to Houdini from C4D.
Do I think you can do archviz in Houdini? Absolutely. Is it the best option for you? No one can say, there are just too many variables - your mindset and approach, the specifics of the work, and so much more. You've really just got to try it and see.
As you're well aware, Houdini has a very strong VFX background, that's it's bread and butter. Sometimes that can result in a bit of a 'if it's not VFX, Houdini is not for you' attitude. However, over the last few years I think it's very clear that H's user base is widening to accommodate a greater range of users and work. The good news is that Houdini is an incredibly powerful and flexible toolset - and it's open for any use. If it fits, use it : )
Here are a few 'bullet points' I'll send your way:
1. Indie is cheap, but the real cost and investment is your time. Budget for a year's learning to start with.
2. Houdini is unlike any other DCC, be prepared to learn like a beginner.
3. Be prepared to be 'kissed' and 'slapped' by the software : ) There will likely be times you'll want to wipe it off your hard drive forever, and dopamine hits when you create something you couldn't with anything else.
Here are a couple of things you might enjoy watching:
Fraser Shiers: Houdini for the generalist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH6sl0gKiyc [www.youtube.com]
You might also enjoy Adrian Lambert's channel on YT. He does environment work in H and has some archviz modelling type videos - check out his NeoGothic Cathedral stuff: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCWTAH7pGMWQYjgN46TCLDpT5v7ICW8EC [www.youtube.com]
Houdini 20.5 Rumors May 29, 2024, 12:18 p.m.
habernir
anyone know what area is copernicus feature related to?
COPs - I believe.
The axis indicator (bottom left) keeps disappearing May 27, 2024, 5:49 p.m.
Please add a "Request for Enhancement" using this form:
https://www.sidefx.com/bugs/submit/ [www.sidefx.com]
The more people who ask, the better chance of improvement : )
and welcome onboard...
https://www.sidefx.com/forum/topic/87788/ [www.sidefx.com]
https://www.sidefx.com/bugs/submit/ [www.sidefx.com]
The more people who ask, the better chance of improvement : )
and welcome onboard...
https://www.sidefx.com/forum/topic/87788/ [www.sidefx.com]