By all rights Houdini should the top dog in production industry. Why is that? In mid 90's it was Softimage, and I certainly don't consider Soft to be better then Houdini. Most of the clients request that model be delivered in Maya binary format, and my models ‘mostly’ are animated in Maya. To that end I use Maya, formZ, and Rhino.

Why is Maya considered the standard? I provide high end models. So what don't get is why do so many guys consider Maya Unl. Working with apprentice, its is clear, well to me at least, that Houdini is superior to Maya. Really! I was thinking its another module to extend Master with CA specific tools. Are modeling tools in Houdini new as set? Like Houdini did not have modeling tools before 5.5? Some former DigitalDomain TDs at one of my clients, are kind of surprised that I prefer modeling in Houdini to Maya. So what exactly is this Escape module? More character modeling tools? 3DS MAX BIPED like autowalk cycle? Maybe this is a sensitive question. I specifically miss segment interval snap feature. I do wish it had Maya level NURBS, and more detailed snapping controls. Especcially if you expect major client requested changes.

NURBS aside, I think that Houdini definatly makes for better character modeling system. I tell you, I am amazed at how relatively easy it is to do with Houdini. I wanted to change the mouth from jaw to a more complex interlocking clamshell and bulge out the eyesockets. I decided to test how well I can implement a major physiological change in creature design with Houdini. Got back on working on my Houdini creature project. Hi I've been a little busy, with client stuff, all Maya modeling, so I've been remiss in my Houdini training.

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