Ultimate FX in Houdini [Voxyde, Rez]
- Publisher
- Voxyde
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Product URL
- https://voxyde.com/ultimate-fx-in-houdini/
- Author
- Rez
- Language
- English, English Subtitles
- Duration
- 30:00
- Release date
- Aug 1, 2024
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $395
Electric FX, Volumes, Particles, Destruction, Environments, Lighting, Compositing & More!
All the tools you need to deliver high-quality shots.DARK SIDE UPDATE
Extra content: Create a cinematic rain shot with Houdini & Nuke. Rain drops, splashes, and procedural rain setup in Nuke.
BECOME THE ONE MAN ARMY
Knowing how to tackle entire shots by yourself will make you the highest quality asset any studio or employer can have.
UNLIMITED POWER
It was always the case that Houdini was an indispensable tool in any studio or individual workflow, but it was mostly used for simulations. In the last few years, SideFX made significant leaps in covering all the “gaps” Houdini used to have. With the latest additions to Houdini, it’s slowly becoming a true all-in-one software, with a huge lead among other DCCs out there.While this workshop focuses mostly on FX & simulations (and there’s a lot of FX!), it also covers in great detail the entire process to deliver full shots. I truly believe that with just Houdini & Nuke, you can create anything!
LIGHTNING FX
Learn various ways to create lightning and electricity. Use a combination of simulations and procedural techniques to drive different FX. Master SOP-level techniques to generate geometry, and art direct lightning in any way you can imagine!STYLE
Learn the difference between “realistic” and “stylized” lightning, and where and how you should use each version.PARTICLES
No magic FX can exist without some particles! Master advanced simulation and shading techniques.TORN CLOTH
Simulate a cape with Vellum, then create tearing and strands to add realism.DESTRUCTION FX
OPTIMIZE
Explore techniques and optimizations to improve simulation speed.RIGIDS ACTIVATION
Use geometry attributes to drive forces and activate fractured pieces in a rigid body simulation.SECONDARIES
Create smoke and use particles to instance smaller debris, adding detail and layers to the effect.LOOK DEVELOPMENT
RENDERING
Prepare multiple render layers to have ultimate control.DESERT BIOME
Create various USD assets to build an entire environment. Create procedural individual hero assets and additional secondary elements.COMPOSITING
Explore essential Nuke skills such as re-lighting, flares, glows, lens FX, projections, and much more. Dramatically change the base renders to achieve an awesome final result.APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
FX CHALLENGE
You will receive an extra animation of the character, a shot brief, and references. It’s up to you to deliver a full shot, using the knowledge and techniques from this workshop. Artists are encouraged to take this challenge as far as they can to solidify the vast information available in this workshop. There is no true learning without application.ALL THE MATERIAL YOU NEED
ASSETS
The workshop covers the creation of all the assets (except character modeling & animation). However, the assets are also readily available if you want to get straight into scene assembly. Assets provided include:- Character FBX model (rigged)
- Character animations
- Hero sharp rocks
- Small rocks with variants
- Ground textures
- All rendered layers for compositing & more.
This comprehensive workshop is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to create stunning visual effects and full shots from start to finish. Whether you're working on electric FX, destruction, or complex environments, you'll have all the tools and techniques you need to succeed.
