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Introduction to explosions in Houdini 19

This is the best selling Visual Effects Course.

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Updates:

New section: Big scale explosion in Houdini 19

Introduction to explosions in Houdini 19

This is the best selling Visual Effects Course.

  • No presentations No time wasting It's all about doing and creating effects.

  • This Course is Projects based Course so you will learn Houdini by creating effects. .

  • This course is continually updated.

Why you want to learn Houdini FX

Houdini FX is a visual effects and 3D animation software like Maya or Blender, but what makes Houdini different and unique is the procedural system and has very powerful dynamic system that other softwares don't have. You will be surprised about that.

Houdini is the number 1 3D application that used in vfx, 3D animation studios and Game studios, Houdini can create high quality effects like water, explosions, fire and sand.

Houdini now is used by Big Game studios, they save 100X of the time by creating tools that are used in their Game Engine or in unreal engine or unity.

Knowing Houdini gives you very big advantage in the Game industry and in VFX companies.

If you are Game developer you must know at least a little bit how Houdini works, this gives you very big advantage in Game studios. In my course I will just teach you how to use Houdini, not teaching you how to use it for games. After you watch my course then you will be able to learn how to use it for games and in game engines like unreal engine or unity. i,e: I will not teach you how to use it for games, I just will teach you Houdini.

This course is very special, I will teach you how to use Houdini software to create interesting effects.I will make it fun to learn and I will simplify every thing for you.

Take the course now and I promise you won't disappointed

Q and A

  1. Is Houdini free software Yes its free for non commercial use, and it called Houdini apprentice.

  2. Is there any limitation in Houdini apprentice No, you Have all the tools that the paid version has ,and you can render your shots too, but the  images output restricted to 1280x720 when rendering.

  3. I am game developer, do I need to learn Houdini Yes, you must at least know a the basics of Houdini.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • You will learn how to create professional explosions.
  • You will have solid knowledge on how to use houdini.
  • You will learn how to create realistic oceans.
  • You will learn how to create destruction.
  • You will learn how to create full cg chocolate commercial using houdini.
  • You will learn how to make sand and snow effects in houdini.
  • You will learn how to use flip fluid solver inside houdini.
  • You will learn how to make rain effect.
  • And much more....
  • You will fall in love with this software :).

Syllabus

Introduction
Promo Video
Advice for you
Quick Tour
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  1. Alt + left mouse = Tumble

  2. Alt + right mouse = Zoom

  3. Alt + middle mouse = track

  4. Space + G or Space +H to frame the camera

  5. Space + B to split the viewport

In this tutorial you are going to learn how to create objects and navigate in the viewport

Display and render flags

In this Houdini tutorial we are going to learn how to link channels.

Understanding what procedural is.

In this lesson we'll take a quick look at Materials inside Houdini and how to use them.

This is your first Houdini Homework :)

Fixing the topology of the cheese model

In this lesson you will create your first animation inside Houdini.

Creating a Cup using curves
In this section you will learn how to use Groups.

In this lesson you are going to understand what groups are and how they work in Houdini.

Grouping by bounding box and normal
Group by Range
You will learn how to work with attributes.

In this lecture I will show what attributes are.

You will learn how to transform attributes from geometry to another geometry.

Attribute Randomize
In this section you will learn how to use Houdini to create some models
Here you can download the files for this section
Modeling an oil Barrel
Add texture to the Oil Barrel
Creating Dollar symbol

In this Houdini tutorial we are going to learn how to create spider web.

In this lesson we are going to learn how to create organic shape by using the polyreduce node

Introduction to Pyro in Houdini 19
Explaining the smoke nodes
Caching the simulation
Creating a coffee steam
Candle effect
Creating a flipbook
Pyro fields and shapes Guide
Microsolvers

I will show you how to create Tornado using gas axis force.

Wheel burnout: Prepare the geometry
Wheel burnout: Creating the smoke
Fire intro

Understand ocio color space inside Houdini

Creating the Fire
Shading the fire
Final touches in Nuke
How to Download Aces OCIO
Colored Smoke
Temperature diffusion and cooling
Flip Fluids in Houdini 19
Flip Fluids section Demo
Intro to Flip Fluids
Particle fluid

In this video I will show you how to mix 2 colors together in Houdini 19

Fluids Mix with one mesh
Adding forces to the Fluids
Viscosity
Viscosity attribute
Fixing issues caused by fast moving objects
Preparing the emitters
Creating the fluid
Adjusting the particle simulation
Creating and caching the mesh
Setup the background and camera
Setup the lighting and shading
Final touches inside nuke
Introduction to Explosions in Houdini 19
Creating your first explosion
Enhancing the look of the explosion
Adding velocity boost
Pyro burst source
Pyro burst source blurry explosion
Creating Multiple explosions
Shockwave
Creating the barrel explosion
lighting and caching the explosion
Shading and rendering
Explosion final touches in Nuke
Creating trails for explosions
Adding fire to Trails
Big scale explosion in Houdini 19
Downloadable resources
Creating the main explosion
Finish and cache the main explosion
Creating the Big shockwave
Creating the trails for big scale explosion
Adding volume light to the main explosion
Adding final touches for Big explosion in Nuke
In this section you are going to learn the fundamentals of rigid body dynamics in Houdini 17
Downloadable Resources

In this tutorial you are going to understand how RBD work in Houdini

In this lesson we are going to continue working on RBD and understanding the packed primitives.

In this tutorial we are going to learn how to destruct a Wall

In this lesson we are going to use Voronoi to add more details to the wall destruction.

In this lesson I am going to show you some tips that you really need to know.

In this lesson we are going to learn how to use Pin constraint in Houdini

In this lesson we are going to learn how to use the Hinge constraint in Houdini.

Particles
Creating particle Emitter
Creating Forces

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
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Teaches complex visual effects, a highly relevant skill for artists working in visual effects studios
Instructor Raffi Bedross is an acclaimed visual effects specialist, bringing industry knowledge to learners
Covers a comprehensive range of visual effects skills
Emphasizes hands-on learning, crucial for visual effects artists
Requires proficiency in Houdini, which may limit accessibility for beginners
Primarily focuses on visual effects, excluding other aspects of 3D animation

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Complete Houdini FX Bootcamp with these activities:
Review Houdini Basics
This helps refresh essential concepts and techniques that are foundational to Houdini.
Browse courses on Houdini
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  • Review Houdini documentation.
  • Complete online tutorials.
  • Watch video demonstrations.
Connect with Houdini Experts
This provides an opportunity to connect with experienced professionals who can provide guidance and support as you learn Houdini.
Browse courses on Houdini
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  • Attend industry events.
  • Join online communities.
  • Reach out to individuals directly.
  • Attend workshops and training sessions.
Houdini Resource Collection
This requires researching and compiling a list of valuable resources, which can serve as a valuable reference for future projects using Houdini.
Browse courses on Houdini
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  • Search for resources on official Houdini websites.
  • Explore online forums and communities.
  • Review documentation and tutorials.
  • Attend webinars and workshops.
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Build a Tool
This provides an opportunity to apply the techniques you are learning in the course to a real-world problem.
Browse courses on Python
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  • Identify the problem.
  • Research the topic.
  • Design and implement the solution.
  • Test and debug the solution.
  • Deploy and maintain the solution.
Assignment 3 Exercise 2
This exercise asks you to create a 3D model of a complex object using Houdini. Completing this exercise will allow you to practice your modeling skills in Houdini.
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  • Create a new Houdini project.
  • Import the provided reference image.
  • Create a new geometry object.
  • Model the object using the provided reference image.
  • Save your model.
Houdini Pyro Tutorial
This tutorial will teach you how to use Houdini's Pyro solver to create realistic fire and smoke effects. Completing this tutorial will allow you to expand your knowledge of Houdini's capabilities and improve your skills in creating visual effects.
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  • Watch the tutorial videos.
  • Follow along with the tutorial steps.
  • Create your own fire and smoke effects.
  • Share your results with the community.
Final Project
This project will allow you to demonstrate your skills in Houdini by creating a short animated film. Completing this project will provide you with a valuable portfolio piece and help you to develop your skills in visual effects.
Show steps
  • Choose a topic for your film.
  • Write a script for your film.
  • Create the assets for your film.
  • Animate your film.
  • Render your film.

Career center

Learners who complete Complete Houdini FX Bootcamp will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Game Developer
A Game Developer designs and develops video games. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the video game industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in video games.
Technical Director
A Technical Director is responsible for the technical aspects of a film, television, or video game production. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the film, television, and video game industries. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in these industries.
3D Animator
A 3D Animator creates three-dimensional models and animations for film, television, and video games. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the 3D animation industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in 3D animation.
Simulation Engineer
A Simulation Engineer uses computer simulations to model and analyze the behavior of physical systems. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the simulation engineering industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in simulation engineering.
VFX Artist
A VFX Artist uses computer graphics to create visual effects for film, television, and video games. This course may be useful for learning how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in visual effects. The course also teaches how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the visual effects industry.
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the software engineering industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in software engineering.
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist uses data to solve problems and make predictions. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the data science industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in data science.
Product Manager
A Product Manager is responsible for the development and marketing of a product. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the product management industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in product management.
Project Manager
A Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and completion of a project. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the project management industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in project management.
Technical Writer
A Technical Writer is responsible for writing technical documentation. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the technical writing industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in technical writing.
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing and documenting the business requirements of an organization. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the business analysis industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in business analysis.
Sales Manager
A Sales Manager is responsible for the development and execution of sales strategies. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the sales industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in sales.
Marketing Manager
A Marketing Manager is responsible for the development and execution of marketing campaigns. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the marketing industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in marketing.
Customer Success Manager
A Customer Success Manager is responsible for the satisfaction and retention of customers. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the customer success industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in customer success.
Human Resources Manager
A Human Resources Manager is responsible for the development and execution of human resources policies and programs. This course may be useful for learning how to use Houdini, a software program that is popular in the human resources industry. The course also teaches how to create realistic explosions, oceans, destruction, and other effects that are commonly used in human resources.

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Complete Houdini FX Bootcamp.
Covers compositing techniques and workflows, and provides a well-rounded understanding of digital compositing.
Provides an overview of the art of 3D computer animation and effects, which is useful for understanding the broader context of Houdini's use in the industry.
A resource for the physics that drives simulation inside Houdini.

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