Indeed Houdini is becoming more friendly on the shader front, you certainly want to explore the Principled Shader rather than building your shaders from scratch every time.
jb > On 10 Oct 2016, at 11:10, Rob Wuijster <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Chris, > > - Create a mantra node in /out > - switch in the rendering tab the rendering engine to Physically Based > Rendering. > - start using the Disney Principal Shader in /shop > > or use arnold instead ;-) > > Rob > \/-------------\/----------------\/ > On 10-10-2016 11:54, Chris Marshall wrote: >> Thanks Jordi, >> A quick couple of questions about your shading introduction. >> On page 152 you say you add the lambert shader to the BSDF port as you're >> using the PBR engine. >> OK So this is making a few assumptions. >> PBR Engine? How do I switch to that? Why that one? How would I know to >> connect the BSDF port and not the Colour port? >> >> Thanks for your help, it's much appreciated. >> >> >> >> >> On 10 October 2016 at 10:47, Jordi Bares <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Because you don’t want to turn it on, these “abbreviations” happen to be >> also the name of the variables which happen to be Renderman friendly so as >> you can imagine there is a lot of history underneath. >> >> Moreover, if you go to the shader you may be writing and inspect the code >> generated these are the variables used and makes it more readable. >> >> :-) >> >> But I get why would you like to have a shorter mechanism to inspect it… I >> will log a request to SideFX. >> >> jb >> >> >> >>> On 10 Oct 2016, at 10:44, Chris Marshall <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> oh! The old Edit>Preferences>NetworkEditor,Nodes and Trees-show full input >>> and output names on VOP Nodes Option! How could I forget!? :-D >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> >>> On 10 October 2016 at 10:39, Jordi Bares <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> Edit > Preferences > Network Editor, Nodes and Trees - Show Full Input and >>> Output Names on VOP Nodes >>> >>>> On 10 Oct 2016, at 10:31, Chris Marshall <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>>> OK will take a look. >>>> Quick question though, how do I expand the names on material shader ports? >>>> Currently they're abbreviated. >>>> >>>> On 10 October 2016 at 10:27, Oliver Weingarten <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> Hey there! >>>> >>>> Maybe we can share thoughts and questions also in some "Learnig Houdini" >>>> discussion in our little subforum here: >>>> http://www.si-community.com/community/viewforum.php?f=53 >>>> <http://www.si-community.com/community/viewforum.php?f=53> >>>> >>>> cheers, >>>> oli >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Am 10.10.2016 um 10:59 schrieb Chris Marshall: >>>>> I might have some basic questions later today. I've started working >>>>> through Jordi's guides but I'm getting stuck occasionally with some >>>>> fundamentals. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 10 October 2016 at 07:03, Mirko Jankovic <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> "I would 100% switch if it was character animation/keyframe friendly in >>>>> any way. They are making progress in that department." >>>>> >>>>> And there is stopping point for me :( >>>>> Hope that they can close that gap soon and get it close to SI level >>>>> ᐧ >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Oct 10, 2016 at 12:47 AM, Will Sharkey <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> As posted, Peter Quint has a lot of really great videos. The only >>>>> drawback is that houdini has changed a good bit since H12 so there are >>>>> many different/better approaches to some methods, still good to watch >>>>> though. >>>>> >>>>> I can recommend a few other sources: >>>>> Rohan Dalvi - https://vimeo.com/rohandalvi/videos >>>>> <https://vimeo.com/rohandalvi/videos> >>>>> Simon Fiedler - https://vimeo.com/simonfiedler >>>>> <https://vimeo.com/simonfiedler> >>>>> >>>>> Matt Estela's wiki is a goldmine - >>>>> http://www.tokeru.com/cgwiki/index.php?title=Houdini >>>>> <http://www.tokeru.com/cgwiki/index.php?title=Houdini> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Houdini is hands down the best software I've used since I stopped using >>>>> Soft 2.5 years ago. I would 100% switch if it was character >>>>> animation/keyframe >>>>> friendly in any way. They are making progress in that department. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Oct 9, 2016 at 4:21 PM, Andy Chlupka >>>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> Adding to that, though dated, Peter Quint does explain Houdini things >>>>> quite understandably and in detail: >>>>> >>>>> https://vimeo.com/user2030228 <https://vimeo.com/user2030228> >>>>> >>>>> Andy >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Oct 09, 2016, at 14:10, Rob Wuijster <[email protected] >>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I wonder if anyone already mentioned entagma.com <http://entagma.com/> >>>>>> There's very cool stuff there to watch! >>>>>> p.s. some Houdini basics are required ;-) >>>>>> >>>>>> Rob >>>>>> >>>>>> \/-------------\/----------------\/ >>>>>> On 8-10-2016 10:53, Simon Reeves wrote: >>>>>>> I found the sidefx vimeo videos really useful to begin with also. Also >>>>>>> sitting next to Cristobal ;) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, 7 Oct 2016, 23:36 Chris Marshall, <[email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>>> Thanks guys! >>>>>>> On 7 October 2016 at 16:19, Cristobal Infante <[email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>>> soft 2 Houdini all the way.. let us know if you need any help. >>>>>>> On Friday, 7 October 2016, Jordi Bares <[email protected] >>>>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>>>> BTW, I will start working on a fully revamped version soon so stay >>>>>>> tuned via my Twitter account >>>>>>> @jordibares >>>>>>> or SideFX forums >>>>>>> Jb >>>>>>>> On 7 Oct 2016, at 15:03, Olivier Jeannel <[email protected] <>> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> Shameless self promotion, but https://vimeo.com/158037926 >>>>>>>> <https://vimeo.com/158037926> >>>>>>>> On Fri, Oct 7, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Chris Marshall >>>>>>>> <[email protected] <>> wrote: >>>>>>>> Perfect >>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>> On 7 October 2016 at 14:29, Leendert A. 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