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Are there any prerequisites for watching this content?

A solid foundation in Houdini is assumed of the viewer. While the concepts and techniques taught in the videos will be thoroughly explained, you should be comfortable with the Houdini interface and have a good understanding of networks before undertaking the content provided in the videos. You will also need a basic understanding of the python programming language.

What version of Houdini is used in the content? Will I need the same version?

The content was recorded using Houdini 9. With the major reworking of Houdini since the prior version, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to follow along when using an older version of the application. You can, however, use any version of Houdini 9 including the completely free Houdini Apprentice, which can be obtained from Side Effects Software.

Will these DVDs play on a standalone DVD player?

No, the content will not play on a regular DVD player, it is intended for use in a PC that has a DVD-ROM drive.

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I heard that the videos are watermarked. Can you explain what this means?

In order to protect our content from illegal distribution and to safeguard your investment, we have implemented a video watermark system. The faint video watermark is on some of the videos, and will contain your name and address. The information on the watermarks will be used as evidence should the videos be illegally distributed.

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Your DVD's must be custom encoded at our facilities to include your personal watermark. This process can take anywhere from 1 to 5 business days to complete, though most orders are shipped within 48 hours.

Why is shipping so high for the US?

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