Ever wondered how those mindblowing effects in your favorite films and games are made? Find out how in this Houdini for beginners course. Guided by a your industry mentor, you'll learn Houdini fundamentals and begin creating your own VFX shots from scratch, even without prior experience.
Why study Houdini FX at CG Spectrum:
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Start your journey into the film and game industry with CG Spectrum online visual effects school! Be personally mentored by FX artists who have worked at some of the best VFX studios, get plenty of hands-on experience, and graduate with original work for your demo reel.
Enjoy a personalized education experience like no other with unrivalled support and feedback from a mentor who is invested in your success. What a great way to start your career as an FX artist!
Certificate
3 months
20 hrs weekly
Beginner
Basic computer skills and min. computer specs
Weekly online classes, feedback and support
Houdini, Redshift
Feb 1, 2021
Whether straight out of high school, changing careers, or upgrading skills, our expert-led Houdini for beginners course helps you build job skills that will serve throughout your career.
Plan your studies around your work and family commitments
Learn from experts who have worked on major films and games
Build practical and relevant job skills that studios are looking for
Pursue your passion and start working sooner with flexible payments
Start with the fundamentals of FX and simulations with Houdini software. Learn scripting with VEX and see how scripts can help create more complex VFX shots. Learn all about particles in Houdini and the concepts behind what drives them. Dive into advanced geometry concepts which will help you build assets for your VFX shots and ultimately destroy them! Apply rendering techniques used in VFX production and start building your first fully rendered shots.
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All Houdini FX classes are taught by industry mentors with years of experience working on films and video games.
Daniel is a senior Houdini FX artist with 15 years of experience working on blockbusters such as Terminator: Dark Fate, John Wick 3, Aquaman, The Wolverine, and Game of Thrones.
Read full bioDept. Head of Houdini FX
Known for John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Ben's the Workflow Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios. He is a specialist in FX technical direction and worked on films like Moana, Big Hero 6, Frozen, Zootopi and Avatar.
Read full bioMentor of Houdini FX
Known for Moana
Claire has more than 25 years' experience as an FX artist for films and games on projects like Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, X-Men First Class, and Clash of the Titans.
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Known for Passengers
When not working on films like Tron: Legacy, Thor, Transformers 3, Beauty and the Beast, and Ender’s Game, Robby teaches Houdini to students and other artists.
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Mentor of Houdini FX
Known for Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Ben's worked on high-profile commercials and Unreal Engine VR experiences for projects like Game of Thrones, Interstellar and Ready Player One.
Read full bioMentor of Houdini FX
Known for Interstellar VR
The most affordable way to learn from top industry mentors in a fun, collaborative environment, while still getting plenty of personalized feedback.
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With a focus on portfolio preparation, we help students build their competitive edge with high quality work that gets noticed. See what they are creating.
With a focus on portfolio preparation, we help students build their competitive edge with high quality work that gets noticed. See what they are creating.
The mentors are extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Prior to enrolling at CG Spectrum's VFX course, I had no experience in creating VFX or using Houdini at all. By the end of the 3rd semester, I was quite comfortable in using Houdini for most simulations, using VEX in place of regular nodes and creating procedural assets.
I went from knowing nothing about FX, to receiving job offers within 6 months of study with CG Spectrum!
I was blown away by the level of personal interaction the 1-on-1 mentorship provides. Having a direct line to an industry veteran as my mentor has been an invaluable resource and has taken my rate of learning to the next level.
I am very excited about how much I have achieved!
Self-teaching is cool if you don't mind getting no interaction or help, and learning older versions of the software. Thankfully, CG Spectrum has given me the total opposite and an opportunity to push myself every step closer to the industry. With great resources at CG Spectrum, I learned not only my craft, but also how to prepare myself to be industry-ready.
We've built our courses based on industry input and focus on teaching skills studios are hiring for. The three courses below form a complete study pathway designed to fast track your education so you can land your first job sooner. Each course can also be taken separately depending on your skill level and career goals.
Overview:
The Introduction to Houdini FX Certificate teaches you solid foundations, giving you an idea of what it takes to pursue a career in this field.
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Overview:
The Advanced Houdini FX Diploma takes your skills to a feature film and AAA game level, with the final term focused on career development and building your professional portfolio.
All diploma students receive additional 1-on-1 career support, portfolio reviews, and industry insights from CG Spectrum's Career Development Manager.
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