Thanks for the pointers. I also found this which could be useful..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbOgluIVSa8 [youtube.com]
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Technical Discussion » Tile/roof builder
- B.J
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Technical Discussion » Tile/roof builder
- B.J
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Hi,
I'm trying to build a procedural tile roof builder for geometry tiles.
This is to add geometry tiles to existing models rather than create new roof shapes from scratch.
At the moment I have 3 different tiles that are copy stamped onto a grid using a switch to randomly place them.
I can randomly control transforms using expressions but I'm struggling with offsetting each row of tiles from the row above/below.
I also don't know how to add half tiles for the edge of the roof.
I'm guessing this has been done before for tiles or bricks so I'm hoping someone can help.
Thanks
I'm trying to build a procedural tile roof builder for geometry tiles.
This is to add geometry tiles to existing models rather than create new roof shapes from scratch.
At the moment I have 3 different tiles that are copy stamped onto a grid using a switch to randomly place them.
I can randomly control transforms using expressions but I'm struggling with offsetting each row of tiles from the row above/below.
I also don't know how to add half tiles for the edge of the roof.
I'm guessing this has been done before for tiles or bricks so I'm hoping someone can help.
Thanks
Houdini Lounge » Intentions of the Creators of the Apprentice Version
- B.J
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Interesting question. I suspect that it's good for SESI if they occupy the ‘Headspace’ of other software users. Steve Jobs has done something similar with the ipod . Now you have all these Win users drooling over Apple products. doesn't matter that it's only an ipod they're still drooling over an Apple product That's very valuable brand real estate.
SESI are doing that with Maya, Max and XSI users. It's an excellent product so it should stick. I came from a Maya background then used Houdini for a couple of years and am now having to go back to Maya which is a bit like having to put your brain back into a cage after being let out to play for a couple years. It really does hurt but it comes down to Houdini seats and in London it's not too good. I'd say 50 seats maximum for the usual uses like FX. Hundreds of Maya and Max jobs. I'm hoping it will get better soon so I can go out and play again
SESI are doing that with Maya, Max and XSI users. It's an excellent product so it should stick. I came from a Maya background then used Houdini for a couple of years and am now having to go back to Maya which is a bit like having to put your brain back into a cage after being let out to play for a couple years. It really does hurt but it comes down to Houdini seats and in London it's not too good. I'd say 50 seats maximum for the usual uses like FX. Hundreds of Maya and Max jobs. I'm hoping it will get better soon so I can go out and play again
Houdini Lounge » Land of Oz
- B.J
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Does anyone know of any companies using Houdini in Australia, especially Sydney?
Thinking of a temporary move out there. I know D-film use it but haven't they been absorbed by animal logic?
Thanks.
Thinking of a temporary move out there. I know D-film use it but haven't they been absorbed by animal logic?
Thanks.
Houdini Lounge » Houdini Books??
- B.J
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Side Effects have recently taken on Rob Magee as their Customer Experience Specialist (whatevr that means). If I'm not mistaken, he designed and co-authored both ‘Learning Maya’ and ‘The Art of Maya’.
To employ someone with such a proven track record and not release a Houdini book, would be very odd indeed.
To employ someone with such a proven track record and not release a Houdini book, would be very odd indeed.
Houdini Lounge » Wish list.
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Hi.
I've been asked to write a Houdini wishlist for a guy who's doing an article for 3D world magazine and I thought it would be better if I had a broader opinion. This is what he wants…….
I'm working with ********on 3DW at the moment, putting together an
> > article looking to 2003 -
> > specifically, how end-users view their main 3D application, and what
> > they'd like to see happen with it during 2003.
> >
> > Your wish-list might include new features, a desire for certain
> > plug-ins, new marketing campaigns, better manuals, bug-fixes, an
> > improved workflow, integration with other apps, moving to a new
> > platform, better support, even a complete re-write… whatever it is
> > about your app that appeals, annoys or that you merely wish for.
> > Alternatively, if you think your app is perfect (yeah, right), then feel
> > free to tell us why!
> > I'm looking for quotes from you on Houdini - whether that's a sentence
> > or a couple of hundred words. Hope you don't mind helping!
You can wish for what you want. You could even wish that there be no more wish lists. Ever.
I'll leave it up to you.
Thanks.
B.J
I've been asked to write a Houdini wishlist for a guy who's doing an article for 3D world magazine and I thought it would be better if I had a broader opinion. This is what he wants…….
I'm working with ********on 3DW at the moment, putting together an
> > article looking to 2003 -
> > specifically, how end-users view their main 3D application, and what
> > they'd like to see happen with it during 2003.
> >
> > Your wish-list might include new features, a desire for certain
> > plug-ins, new marketing campaigns, better manuals, bug-fixes, an
> > improved workflow, integration with other apps, moving to a new
> > platform, better support, even a complete re-write… whatever it is
> > about your app that appeals, annoys or that you merely wish for.
> > Alternatively, if you think your app is perfect (yeah, right), then feel
> > free to tell us why!
> > I'm looking for quotes from you on Houdini - whether that's a sentence
> > or a couple of hundred words. Hope you don't mind helping!
You can wish for what you want. You could even wish that there be no more wish lists. Ever.
I'll leave it up to you.
Thanks.
B.J
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