To create 3D animation and VFX for Film, TV, Video Games and VR, you need a combination of technical and creative skills. Houdini is the perfect tool for bringing these worlds together as you explore, create and refine your projects from concept to final sign off. While Houdini has a wide variety of tools designed for generating CG content, its node-based procedural workflow is what sets it apart. This approach makes it easier for you to create directable shots, explore multiple iterations and hit deadlines. As you learn Houdini, understanding how to work with these nodes and networks will be important to your success.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This overview chapter contains general information about Houdini that will help you become familiar with important concepts and ideas. While you might not understand it all in your first pass, this chapter will be a valuable reference point as you build up your knowledge.
- If you already work with 3D software then learning Houdini will be a transfer of existing skills. You will learn how to interactively build-up shots using the scene view and shelf tools, then how to work with the nodes and networks to take advantage of Houdini’s procedural nature.
- If you are new to 3D and Computer Graphics then Houdini is a great package to start with. The Foundations material assumes some general knowledge, therefore you may want to read up on CG concepts that you are unfamiliar with. In the end, Houdini will help you achieve a deeper understanding of what goes on under the hood of not only Houdini but other 3D apps as well.
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Anonymous 4 years, 7 months ago |
very nice
Tobias Steiner 4 years, 7 months ago |
Great resource even for the well initiated. Very nicely put together. Thank you kindly!
77humus 4 years, 2 months ago |
guys, your pedagogy is too weak. not just because you created or master the software means you know how to teach. hire teachers with modern and efficient training.
mateoayora_20 3 years, 12 months ago |
in spanish
sawrahulrajendra 3 years, 2 months ago |
use google translator
mateoayora_20 3 years, 12 months ago |
pleace !
krzys_kite 3 years, 9 months ago |
I love it, it's a good go-to document for all beginners and intermediate users. You guys at SideFX know how to bring in more of the new users. Houdini is one of the most advanced programs out there and certainly one of the most addictive ones. I'm very grateful to the team for making effort to help us the beginners and intermediate users to make the most out of it.
Ankt 3 years, 5 months ago |
cant thanx enough
Mahonalex 3 years, 4 months ago |
In Chinese PLZ！
dasac 3 years, 2 months ago |
Very nice, thanks much for your support to newbie like me
July1 3 years, 1 month ago |
Houdini’s mission: To make magic happen
Fackkscb 2 years, 11 months ago |
Where can I find this information in Spanish? Can you please help me find it?
ricklamb 2 years, 11 months ago |
Marketing crap. Really awful documentation
raviola 2 years, 7 months ago |
It's not meant to be documentation, idiot
Patrick_Kalo 2 years, 5 months ago |
Greetings from the Pacific Island of Vanuatu!
Indeed a very powerful industry standard tool. Well documented and knowledgable. Great work!
Thank you so much!
CGAxis 2 years, 4 months ago |
Very nice Information , Great !
Ra138 1 year, 6 months ago |
Rereading this basics pdf after completing one or more projects is helpful.
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