How to get started in Houdini

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Learning a new 3D package can be a daunting task, but with John's tips it can be a little easier to get started in Houdini

Learning a new 3D package can be a daunting task. There always seems to be a never-ending black hole of sliders, checkboxes, and rollouts.

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