Complete Houdini FX 19.5 Course Beginner To Advanced

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Dive into the exciting realm of Houdini with our beginner-friendly course

What you will learn

Creating procedural FX with Houdini

Creating Particle Simulations in Houdini

Creating Smoke and Fire Simulations with Houdini

Creating Cloth and Soft Bodies simulations with Houdini

Description

Are you fascinated by the world of visual effects and computer-generated imagery? Dive into the exciting realm of Houdini with our beginner-friendly course!

In this comprehensive introduction, we will demystify the fundamentals of Houdini, the powerful 3D animation and visual effects software. Whether you’re a budding animator, a game developer, or simply curious about the magic behind stunning movie effects, this course is the perfect starting point for you.

Throughout the course, you will learn the basic principles of Houdini’s node-based workflow, enabling you to create mind-blowing simulations and captivating animations. I will guide you through the intuitive interface, teaching you how to navigate the software efficiently.

Starting with the basics, you will discover how to create and manipulate geometry, apply textures and materials, and delve into the world of lighting and shading. You will also explore the art of particle systems, fluid simulations, and rigid body dynamics, gaining hands-on experience in creating realistic effects.


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I will walk you through practical exercises and projects, giving you a chance to apply your newfound knowledge and develop your skills. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in Houdini and be equipped to unleash your creativity in the world of visual effects.

Some of the topics included in this course

  • Creating procedural crystal growth
  • Copy variations
  • Working with attributes
  • Creating particles simulations
  • Creating sand simulation with pop grains
  • Working with Volumes
  • Creating smoke and fire simulations
  • Working with ACES color space
  • Working with RBD dynamics
  • Working with pack primitives
  • Working with RBD constraints
  • Manually activating RBD simulation
  • Working with Vellum to create Soft Bodies Simulations
  • Creating water simulation with Flip Solver
  • Working with Solaris
  • Working with Karma XPU

Join me now and unlock the limitless possibilities of Houdini! No prior experience required. Get ready to bring your imagination to life!

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Content

Introduction

Course Overview
Houdini User Interface
Reading And Writing Geometry
Creating Houdini New Project
Geometry Preparation
Scattering Points
Copy Variation
Scatter Crystals
Crystal Growth Animation
Configuring ACES in Houdini
Crystal Rendering

Houdini Particles

Particle System In Houdini
Particles Project Setup
Particle Source Setup
Particle Simulation
Particle Render Setup

Grains In Houdini

Basic Grains Setup
Sand Simulation
Sand Render Setup

Pyrotechnics in Houdini

Volume And Voxels
Pyro Solver Basics
Setting Up Smoke Simulation
Smoke Render Setup
Exploring Pyro Solver
Setting Up Campfire
Campfire Embers Simulation
Campfire Render Setup

RBD Bullet Solver

RBD Bullet Solver Basics
Fracturing Techniques
RBD Constraints
RBD Activation
Setting Up Destruction Simulation
Debris Particles
Rendering RBD Simulation

Houdini Vellum Solver

Vellum Solver Basics
Vellum Soft Bodies Constraints
Plastic Deformation
Hair Simulation With Vellum
Character Cloth Simulation

Houdini Flip Fluids

Flip Solver Basics
Continuous Flip Source
Flip Fluids Meshing

Project Files

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