Introduction to VFX in Houdini

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Why choose this course?

If you are interested in creating the state of the art, 3D graphics, Animation and Visualisation then this course will benefit you.

We will be learning Houdini, which is the leading VFX content creation software for the Film, Television, Games and many other emerging art industries. Houdini is used to make pipeline tools and assets as well as being used as a VFX animation package capable of complex simulations of fire, cloth and water.

We will look at how to operate Houdini and why it is different to usual 3D software due to its procedural paradigm. We will also look at basic procedural modelling techniques and how to make assets and tools for use in pipelines or in other DCC software such as Maya or Unreal.

We will then look at VFX special effects with respect to destruction effects and pyro (fire and smoke) effects. Finally, we will look at rendering and scene set up in Houdini. By the end of the course, you will have understood how Houdini is used in VFX animation and as a pipeline tool by making assets.

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Location: Online
Start date: 22 June 2020
Fees: Free
Mode of study: Live online
Programme duration: 1 week
Entry requirements: Feel comfortable using a computer
Tutor: Mark Spevick Head of 3D

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Who is this course suited to?

This is a primer for aspiring VFX artists, Art directors, Graphics professionals Trainers and Architects, and anyone who uses graphics in their business and would like to have a better understanding of the benefits of working in VFX and Houdini and how it could enhance their skill sets.

How is the course delivered?

Introduction to VFX in Houdini is a live online course. It is delivered over 1 week, with daily live sessions. Once you have registered, the link to access the course will be sent via email before the course start date.

Who is teaching the course?

Mark Spevick, Head of 3D Animation. Mark worked in the VFX industry for 10 years, working on hit titles such as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Mask of Zorro and Casino Royale. He trains industry professionals and students in Houdini from intro to advance level and is co-chair of London VES (Visual Effect Society).