Hi all,
Okay, I've done a lot of research this past week, and it didn't take long to figure out that Houdini is obviously the top of the tops in the coolest of the cool positions in the VFX industry. That being said however, my extensive research also revealed that I am currently stuck with a very expensive computer that I just purchased about a year ago (a Powerbook G4) that will never, ever be able to run Houdini!
So, I must bite the bullet and buy what I need to get started in learning Apprentice, since finding a fufilling new career direction is the reason why I bought my current computer in the first place. Though I hope soften the bullet a bit with a smart, inexpensive purchase.
Perhaps someone might be able to offer some purchasing advice as to the what and the where to finding something. It will be used only for learning Houdini, so it doesn't need to be anything fancy.
Also, not sure about which OS to run. I've had moderate exposure to UNIX in past jobs, but it's been a while, and I'll be starting from page one on that one too. So Windows would be the easiest of course right now, but what are the high-end VFX houses, like Digital Domain, running?
If the major VFX studios are not using Windows for Houdini, and working in a place of that caliber is my eventual goal, would it be a good idea to start working on Linux studies at the same time, or is it better to just focus on getting up and running on Apprentice and getting a demo together?
Any advice would be much appreciated!
Regards,
Terry
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Houdini Lounge » Need hardware & OS suggestions to get started on apprent
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Houdini Lounge » Houdini vs. XSI - Is Houdini really Better?
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Houdini Lounge » Houdini vs. XSI - Is Houdini really Better?
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Houdini Lounge » RenderMan or Mental Ray with Houdini?
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sy,
yeah, it looks like a real photo to me. but, at the bottom of picture it lists the software used to render the head and another to render the fur.
it is possible to make things that realistic? :shock:
regards,
t
yeah, it looks like a real photo to me. but, at the bottom of picture it lists the software used to render the head and another to render the fur.
it is possible to make things that realistic? :shock:
regards,
t
Technical Discussion » Running Linux on a Mac
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Hi Joe,
If you at a post by Frank earlier in this thread you will see a link to post in another thread in this forum that, for some complicated software engineering reasons I haven't taken the time to figure out what they mean, Houdini will not work on the Intel Macs (which i think are the same thing as G5). at least that is the impression i got from the article.
T.
If you at a post by Frank earlier in this thread you will see a link to post in another thread in this forum that, for some complicated software engineering reasons I haven't taken the time to figure out what they mean, Houdini will not work on the Intel Macs (which i think are the same thing as G5). at least that is the impression i got from the article.
T.
Houdini Lounge » The Great Divide in CG Facilities: Adapt or Die
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Thanks for the post.
Just finished reading the article (and got registered on VFX World for the first time at the same time also). A lot of speculation about the future in the article. Have any of the predictions come to fruition since it was written over a year ago now?
How about in the industries other than film, such as commercials?
Is Houdini even used much in the commercials industry? Is that the correct terminology, “commercials”?
Is it easier for an entry level 3D person to get the foot in the door in the large studios working on commercials rather than film, and then transfer once the skills-set is honed?
What is the difference between “Special Effects” and “Visual Effects”?
A newbie interesting in learning,
T
Just finished reading the article (and got registered on VFX World for the first time at the same time also). A lot of speculation about the future in the article. Have any of the predictions come to fruition since it was written over a year ago now?
How about in the industries other than film, such as commercials?
Is Houdini even used much in the commercials industry? Is that the correct terminology, “commercials”?
Is it easier for an entry level 3D person to get the foot in the door in the large studios working on commercials rather than film, and then transfer once the skills-set is honed?
What is the difference between “Special Effects” and “Visual Effects”?
A newbie interesting in learning,
T
Technical Discussion » Running Linux on a Mac
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Hi Frank,
thanx for the tip, you saved me a lot of trouble!
with that new info to consider, i need to figure out whether im going to sell my (relatively new) powerbook and get a pc to run linux, or switch to another 3D program that is actually made for a mac - such as lightwave or maya (of course).
the problem those two choices is that so many people are already using those programs, so it might be harder for someone just trying to break into the working world of 3D as newbie. and, since most houses use linux as their primary OS anyway, it seems to me like a good idea to get experience learning UNIX stuff at the same time.
but maybe i am biting off more that a newbie should chew at this point. all i really want to do is get my foot into the door of hallowed halls of Rythm and Hues.
need to get some focuuuus on the situation <takes deep breath and exhales loudly>
piece,
T
thanx for the tip, you saved me a lot of trouble!
with that new info to consider, i need to figure out whether im going to sell my (relatively new) powerbook and get a pc to run linux, or switch to another 3D program that is actually made for a mac - such as lightwave or maya (of course).
the problem those two choices is that so many people are already using those programs, so it might be harder for someone just trying to break into the working world of 3D as newbie. and, since most houses use linux as their primary OS anyway, it seems to me like a good idea to get experience learning UNIX stuff at the same time.
but maybe i am biting off more that a newbie should chew at this point. all i really want to do is get my foot into the door of hallowed halls of Rythm and Hues.
need to get some focuuuus on the situation <takes deep breath and exhales loudly>
piece,
T
Technical Discussion » Running Linux on a Mac
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Hi all,
Would like to get some self-training experience in on Linux and Houdini at the same (a lot of work I'm sure). But I only own a Mac right now.
Would it be possible to run Linux, any version, on a Mac G4 Powerbook and then install Houdini from there?
I have seen the info on Virtual PC, but I think most of the bigger studios use UNIX derived operating systems, so I would be worth it to go with the Linux route instead, if it's available.
Thanks in advance,
T
Would like to get some self-training experience in on Linux and Houdini at the same (a lot of work I'm sure). But I only own a Mac right now.
Would it be possible to run Linux, any version, on a Mac G4 Powerbook and then install Houdini from there?
I have seen the info on Virtual PC, but I think most of the bigger studios use UNIX derived operating systems, so I would be worth it to go with the Linux route instead, if it's available.
Thanks in advance,
T
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