SESSIONS

LIVE

DURATION

48

SOFTWARE

HOUDINI &

SLAPCOMP IN NUKE

LANGUAGE

HINDI ENGLISH

72 HRS

4 MONTHS

LEVEL

BEGINNER

TO INTERMEDIATE

COURSE SNAPSHOT

Houdini has carved an indispensable niche in the VFX industry, renowned for its unmatched procedural approach and versatile capabilities. Unlike traditional software, Houdini’s node-based workflow allows artists to build complex assets, animations, and simulations in a non-destructive manner, enabling quick iterations and global changes without reworking entire projects. Its robust tools cover everything from procedural modeling and terrain generation to intricate particle effects, fluid dynamics, and destruction simulations, making it a one-stop solution for complex, high-quality visuals. Through advanced customization with VEX scripting and Python, artists can create tailored solutions for unique challenges, ensuring maximum flexibility. Houdini's integration with modern rendering engines like Karma and support for standards like USD make it a cornerstone in modern pipelines. Trusted by industry giants like ILM and Weta Digital, Houdini is the backbone of VFX in blockbuster films and high-end TV productions, delivering scalable, dynamic content that sets the standard for visual storytelling. Its procedural nature, depth, and adaptability make it simply unavoidable in the world of cutting-edge VFX.

This 4-month program is designed to introduce aspiring VFX artists to Houdini's powerful procedural tools and simulation techniques, providing a solid foundation for high-end visual effects. The course covers essential topics such as procedural modeling, L-systems for generating organic structures, and heightfields for creating realistic terrains. You’ll also explore Copernicus, enhancing your workflow with fundamental procedural systems, and learn procedural animation techniques to create dynamic, scalable environments.

The program introduces VOPs and VEX, allowing you to build custom solutions and understand the basics of fine-tuning complex behaviors. You’ll gain hands-on experience with particle systems for creating effects like dust and magical elements, rigid body dynamics for realistic destruction scenes, and Pyro for fire, smoke, and explosions. Additionally, you’ll explore Vellum simulations for cloth and soft bodies, and FLIP simulations for basic fluid dynamics.

In the final stages, you’ll focus on the fundamentals of lighting, shading, and rendering using Karma and Solaris, enabling you to produce high-quality visuals. This program equips you with essential skills and practical knowledge, preparing you for the next step in your VFX journey and laying the groundwork for more advanced Houdini techniques.

COURSE CONTENT

FUNDAMENTALS

This section covers the foundational concepts of Houdini, which is essential for both beginners and those looking to strengthen their basics. You'll learn about Houdini's node-based procedural workflow, scene management, and basic simulation setups. This sets the stage for more complex topics and workflows later in the course.

PROCEDURAL MODELING

Procedural modeling in Houdini involves creating 3D models using a rule-based, node-driven workflow that allows for flexible, non-destructive edits. Unlike manual modeling, it enables artists to generate complex structures by defining processes, making it easy to adjust and iterate. Techniques like noise functions, instancing, and attribute-driven transformations are used to create detailed and scalable models, ideal for large-scale projects in VFX and game development.

L-SYSTEMS

L-Systems in Houdini are a rule-based procedural modeling technique used to create complex, organic structures like trees, plants, and other natural growth patterns. They operate through a recursive set of rules, starting from a basic shape (axiom) that evolves through iterations to form branching structures. By adjusting parameters like angle, length, and randomness, artists can generate highly detailed and varied results. L-Systems are especially powerful for generating natural environments and can be combined with custom geometry, instancing, and shading to create realistic vegetation or abstract patterns in VFX and animation projects.

HEIGHTFIELD

Heightfields in Houdini are used to create and manipulate large-scale, procedurally generated terrains. They operate as 2D grids of height values that represent elevation data, allowing for the creation of complex landscapes like mountains, valleys, and rivers. Artists can apply noise, masks, and erosion effects to simulate natural terrain features, while layers provide additional control over specific areas of the landscape. Heightfields are highly efficient for generating detailed terrains in visual effects, games, and animation, and can be converted to geometry or exported as heightmaps for use in other 3D applications.

VOPS and VEX

VOPS (VEX Operators) and VEX (Vector Expression Language) are essential tools in Houdini for creating complex, procedural effects. VOPS is a visual, node-based interface that allows artists to build shaders, control attributes, and manipulate geometry without writing code, making it accessible for beginners. VEX, on the other hand, is a coding language used to script custom effects, shaders, and logic directly, offering more control and efficiency for advanced users. Together, VOPS and VEX allow artists to create highly customized, efficient procedural effects, from controlling particle behavior to generating complex surfaces, making them powerful tools in both visual effects and animation.

ANIMATION

Houdini isn’t just for simulations—its powerful animation tools will be covered in this topic. You’ll learn how to animate objects, characters, and even particles. Topics include keyframe animation, procedural animation setups, and automating motion through code and expressions.

COPERNICUS

In this Houdini curriculum, introduce the Copernicus feature from version 20.5 as a major enhancement for simulation and rendering. Highlight how it optimizes simulation performance by efficiently managing resources, which is essential for complex scenes. Emphasize its advanced rendering capabilities that improve speed and visual quality, helping students achieve better results. Include practical exercises that allow students to experience these improvements firsthand and demonstrate how the refined user interface and enhanced tool integration streamline their workflow. This will help students grasp the benefits of the latest Houdini advancements and apply them effectively in their projects.

VELLUM

Vellum is Houdini’s tool for simulating soft-body dynamics, cloth, and more. This topic focuses on creating realistic simulations for materials such as cloth, hair, and soft bodies. You will dive into how to set up these simulations, adjust parameters for realistic behavior, and use constraints to influence the way objects move and interact within your scene.

PARTICLE SIMULATION

The Houdini Particles Curriculum introduces students to the creation and control of particle systems for VFX. It begins with the basics of particle generation, teaching how to emit and manipulate particles using forces like gravity and wind. Students then learn to control particle behavior through attributes such as velocity, lifespan, and collision detection. The curriculum also covers particle effects, like trails, sparks, and fluid-like behaviors, along with customizing simulations using Houdini’s powerful VOPs and VEX. Finally, students learn to optimize and render particle systems for high-quality results in film and game projects.

PYRO SIMULATION

The Houdini Pyro Simulation Curriculum covers the creation and control of realistic fire, smoke, and explosions using Houdini’s powerful Pyro Solver. It begins with pyro fundamentals, teaching students how to generate and control smoke and fire through key attributes like temperature, density, and fuel. The curriculum then explores pyro dynamics, focusing on shaping simulations with forces like wind and turbulence, as well as adding details like noise and dissipation. Students also learn customizing pyro shaders for realistic rendering, as well as optimizing simulations for efficient, high-quality outputs in VFX projects.

RIGID BODY SIMULATION

In this module, students will delve into the core concepts of rigid body dynamics (RBD) and destruction in Houdini, focusing on creating realistic simulations of solid objects that interact and break apart under physical forces. They will learn to set up and configure RBD objects, emphasizing key properties such as mass, friction, and bounciness to achieve authentic movements and reactions. The course will also cover advanced techniques for implementing destruction effects, including the creation of ground planes for interaction, the use of constraints, and the application of collision geometry. By the end of this module, students will be equipped to produce compelling dynamic scenes with intricate object interactions and destruction, utilizing Houdini’s powerful simulation tools to enhance their 3D projects.

FLIP SIMULATION

In this module, students will explore the principles of FLIP simulation in Houdini, focusing on creating realistic fluid effects using a combination of particles and grid-based simulations. They will learn to set up and configure FLIP fluids, emphasizing key concepts such as particle attributes, viscosity, and surface tension to achieve authentic fluid behavior. The course will cover techniques for controlling fluid motion, including the use of forces, collisions, and initial conditions. By the end of this module, students will be equipped to produce dynamic and visually stunning fluid simulations, leveraging Houdini’s powerful FLIP technology to elevate their 3D projects.

GRAINS

Grains in Houdini are used for simulating granular materials like sand, snow, or small debris. This topic will explore the dynamics behind simulating these materials realistically, focusing on interaction with other objects, wind effects, and layering. You’ll also learn how to fine-tune grain simulations for different effects.

SHADING, LIGHTING AND RENDERING

In Houdini, shading, lighting, and rendering are integral components of the 3D production pipeline, each contributing to the final look of a scene. Shading involves creating and applying materials to surfaces, defining how they interact with light, such as their color, texture, and reflectivity. Lighting encompasses setting up light sources to illuminate the scene effectively, balancing intensity, shadow, and color to achieve the desired mood and visibility. Rendering is the process of generating the final image or animation by calculating the effects of shaders and lights on geometry. Houdini's powerful rendering engines, like Mantra and Karma, allow for high-quality output with extensive control over all these elements.

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