SideFX Houdini OnLine Training Course “ConeXions” (Mastering Houdini Escape)

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What is Houdini ?

Houdini is a High-end 3d animation application developed by SideFX.  This powerful tool has been used in many blockbuster films like ToyStory 3 and Battle: LA and also in video games like Dead Island.  
Houdini is well known because of its powerful (VFX set of tools) particle and dynamic networks based on a procedural environment.

What is The Houdini Fundamentals course?

This is an intensive Training Program that will teach you all you need to know about the main features of SideFX’s Houdini Software. After completion of this course you will have a complete work-flow understanding of the application.
In this Intensive program you are not only going to be taking classes or watching Tutorials. You will be actually getting your hands dirty on real projects created by “you” with help from your teachers that you can later use on building your Demo Reel.

What should I expect at the end of the training?

At the end of this course you will be able to work freely with the application since you will have complete knowledge of all the main features of Houdini including workflow, procedural concepts, expressions, variables, modeling, operators and more.

Why should I study this course at CardanFX Studios?

  • We are the first and only company offering a complete On-line training program about Houdini in two different languages.
  • In CardanFX you are always working on real projects created by you and not by our Team, which make your learning process a lot more effective. (You can always request files if needed).
  • CardanFX is not just about tutorials, we are always ready to help with any topic related to your classes.
  • On-line Training!! This makes it easy and accessible from anywhere using a high speed Internet connection.
  • Learn at your own pace but with somebody always guiding you through the entire program.
  • 100% Satisfaction guarantee. If After 2 weeks of training you feel like this is not the right course for you, we’ll give you your money back.*

 

Curriculum

Session 01

  • Workspace
  • Navigation
  • Understanding Houdini’s environment

Projects:

  • Workspace
  • Nodes & Networks
  • Scene Pre-production

►Session 02

  • Modeling Tools in Houdini
  • Primitives, NURBS , Polygons and Normals
  • Modeling with Polygons
  • Modeling with NURBS
  • Procedural Modeling

Projects:

  • Modeling with Polygons
  • Modeling with NURBS
  • Procedural Modeling
   

►Session 03
Introduction to Materials in Houdini.

  • The SHOP Network
  • Procedural Textures
  • Applying Materials
  • Creating Materials
  • Introduction to UV’s in Houdini
  • Working with Textures

Projects:

  • Applying Materials
  • Coloring a scene
  • Textures

►Session 04

  • What is light and why we need it
  • Lights in Houdini
  • Shadows
  • Parameters
  • Networking and Linking Lights
  • Other Magic Tricks about Lights in Houdini
  • Creating Special Effects
  • The Three Point Light Technique

Projects:

  • Lighting a Scene
   

►Session 05

  • Introduction to Animation
  • Keyframes and Interpolation
  • Basic Animation Techniques in Houdini
  • Relationships & Expressions
  • Bones and Rigging

Projects:

  • Animating a Scene

►Session 06

  • What is Rendering
  • Mantra and other Render Engines
  • Output
  • Cameras and Resolution
  • Render Quality Settings
  • Other Important Settings
  • The M-Play
  • Multiple Images
  • The Render Cloud

Projects:

  • Rendering Your Final Projects

Requirements

  • You must be the age of majority in your country in order to apply. If you are a minor your parent or guardian can apply for you.
  • Download the application form (From the link bellow).
  • Fill out the application form and send it back to us.
  • Pay the application fee
  • Wait for a response (Up to 48 hours)
If accepted If not
  • Pay tuition according with the program
  • Read instructions and policies about our training
  • Review materials needed to complete the course
  • Start learning!
  • Review the application and submit again.
  • If the reason is because there is not enough room in the course you can change your application to the next upcoming course available.

Technical requirements:

  • High speed internet service (1M recommended)
  • PC or MAC with the following specifications : Recent generation processor 32 ( 64-bit Recommended), 2 GB in RAM Memory (4 recommended), 100 GB free space in hard drive.

Software Requirements:

  • SideFX Houdini (Free or Apprentice HD)
  • Autodesk Maya (Student edition)
  • ZBrush
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Microsoft Office/Oracle Open Office

Note: Minimum requirements may change without notice. Please contact our IT department if you have any question regarding this subject. We don’t sell or provide software licences.

Certification

  • Official CardanFX certificate

  • Portfolio properly organized with projects created during the training.

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All your information will remain confidential, it will never be shared with anyone. It will be used only to support your application by giving us an idea of what your aptitudes are.
Monthly payments are subject to approval. “100% satisfaction guaranteed” if 14 days after classes, you feel that our system does not meet your expectations you will get all tuition payments back with no hassles.

Registration Fee : $ 99 USD

Duration: 12 Weeks + Bonus Project

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Theory

  • 3D Navigation
  • Geometry
  • Manipulation of 3D objects
  • Basics of procedural modeling
  • Basic concepts of computer animation
  • Creation of CG images
  • 3D Software VS 2D
  • What are NURBS,Polygons, Normals,Vectors,etc.
  • Form, color, texture and perspective
  • The creative process of CG
  • Basic 3D animation terminology

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