Well.. I had a book to learn Houdini (Magic of Houdini) for a couple of years now. It seems like work may be using Houdini in their pipeline so I thought I should start playing with the software. Another good reason is that I had bought a apprentice HD license for Houdini this year so why not!

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On top of that, I was given a guide book for Houdini 2.5 a couple of years ago by a friend who never studied 3D or computer graphics before.. he said he found it in local book store.. what is the chance of finding such a rare material!?!? I must be destined to learn it!