Building Character FX Rigs in Houdini

Learn to create stunning character simulation in Houdini Software. Gain knowledge and skills needed to create FX concepts in Houdini. Start Learning Today!

Have you ever wondered how to create magical FX work in Houdini, but you don't have the technical skills to bring them to life? In this course, Building Character FX Rigs in Houdini, you'll learn how to create a stunning character simulation in Houdini. First, you’ll discover how to take a working animation in Maya and export it successfully to Houdini. Next, you’ll explore how to create several methods to create an interesting source emission with all the attributes and SOPs needed. Finally, you’ll delve into creating a beautiful simulation that use microsolvers to advect the color and create a stunning slap comp in NUKE. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll not only have created a fantastic simulation, but you’ll also have the knowledge and skills needed to render and sim out your own FX concepts in Houdini. Software required: Maya and Houdini.

• Course Overview 1min
• Character Extraction 43mins
• FX Prep 51mins
• Setting up Character Velocity 18mins
• The Simulation 11mins
• Advecting Particles 15mins
• Rendering and Compositing 7mins