Introduction to Houdini - Scheduled for 2026
Duration
20 hours (twice a week: Mon/Thu 7 PM – 9 PM CEST)
When
Scheduled for 2026
Class
Max. 12 students
Price
500 € + VAT
Course starts on July 6, 2026
The course focuses on the fundamentals of 3D proceduralism inside SideFX Houdini.
Students will learn the core principles of procedural modeling and develop systems for dnyamic simulations.
Lessons will begin with interface navigation, contexts and main tools.
The key concepts of procedural modeling, particle dynamics, smoke and fire, up to shading and rendering will be covered, equipping students with the skills to create compelling visual effects.
BY FOLLOWING THIS COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Create 3D objects with the procedural method
Know how to manage particle dynamics: rain, snow, abstract particles
Create smoke and fire simulations
Know how to manage shading and rendering within the Solaris context with Karma
ARE THERE ANY REQUIREMENTS OR PREREQUISITES FOR THE COURSE?
Basic knowledge of computer graphics concepts is required.
Minimum PC requirements:
Windows operating system
Processor: Intel or AMD x64 CPU with SSE 4.2 (10th Gen Intel Core i7 or equivalent AMD Ryzen recommended)
Ram: 16 GB minimum (32 GB or higher recommended)
Video card: NVIDIA RTX & GeForce GPUs (compatible with Production/Studio Driver 555.x or later) or AMD (24.Q2 or higher) with 12GB VRAM or higher recommended.
NVIDIA RTX 30 series or later recommended.
HDD/SSD: 1 TB
TO WHOM THIS COURSE IS ADDRESSED:
Aimed at students, professionals and enthusiasts who have never used Houdini.
THE PROGRAM
Introduction to Houdini and its application in visual effects, animation and advertising
Interface and scene creation
Procedural modeling
Attributes and the Geometry Spreadsheet | Adding variation and controlling attributes
Introduction to dynamics | What is a particle
Setting up a particle simulation
Volumes: Introduction to Voxels and VDBs
Setting up a smoke simulation
Introduction to Solaris | Lighting & Shading with Karma