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Cinematic Ocean FX in Houdini

Build epic ocean simulations from the ground up in Houdini. Learn everything needed from the basics of volumes, building custom flip solvers, to shaping waves, directing splashes, and combining it all to create powerful cinematic water FX shots.

Enrollment starts 27th February

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What's the workshop about?

Bring the power of Houdini’s FLIP solver to create breathtaking, cinematic ocean simulations.

In this course, you’ll learn how to direct your waves and simulations, layer multiple simulations for the right look, and create dramatic cliffside impacts that feel massive, realistic, and film-ready.

We’ll break down the full workflow behind high-end water FX, from understanding the physics of fluid motion to directing the energy and scale of waves as they collide with complex environments.

This course is designed so anyone with basic understanding of Houdini could pick this up and create stunning cinematic ocean FX.

What skills can I learn?

By the end of the course, you’ll have a deep understanding of volumes, FLIP simulations, whitewater, and how to control all of them for cinematic results.

Instead of relying on presets, you’ll learn the principles behind fluid behavior, simulation stability and optimisation, layered whitewater generation, and art-directable splashes, giving you the skills to design your own large-scale ocean shots with confidence.

Whether you’re aiming for feature film quality FX or portfolio-level simulations, this course will give you the tools to bring epic ocean work to life.

Flip Solver 90%
Volumes 50%
Ocean spectrum 60%
Whitewater particles 90%
Solaris & Karma 40%

You’ll also learn the production techniques that make large-scale water simulations manageable in real projects.

We’ll cover practical workflows for optimizing heavy FLIP simulations, managing caches efficiently, and keeping iteration times fast while working with complex setups.

You’ll also learn how to layer secondary elements like bubbles and droplets, wetmaps, and whitewater to enhance scale and realism without overwhelming your simulations.

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Hello there 👋​

Ali Al-Tobi is a Norwegian director, VFX supervisor, and technical director with over 15 years of experience in the visual effects industry.

Specializing in procedural workflows and cinematic world-building, Ali combines technical expertise with artistic vision to enhance and streamline creative processes across high-end film and television projects.

Ali has previously worked on high-profile films & TV shows such as

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take this course as a beginner?

Although all steps are covered and explained in all courses, a certain degree of experience is expected.

If you are a beginner take a look at the Beginners section 

Are subtitles available?

Currently we have subtitles available in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French & Spanish.

Can I use the assets in my projects?

Yes! You can use the assets in personal and non-commercial projects. Feel free to use them in your demo reel, or showcasing any FX for personal projects. You are not allowed to redistribute the assets.

If you end up using them in your projects, consider a shout out on any social media platform.

When do I get access to the course?

Access is granted immediately to the entire course upon purchasing. You will have an overview of all the courses bought in your account dashboard. 

How long will I have access to the course?

You will have lifetimes access to the entire course, including all lessons and downloadable material.

What is your refund policy?

You are eligible for a refund 28 days after enrollment. Message us at rez@voxyde.com

How do I get feedback?

You will receive a discord invite link with the invoice email. Here you can ask questions, get feedback and learn with other students!

Discount for installment payments

If you choose to pay through installments and have a discount code, all 3 payments will have the same discount.

Custom Bundles

If you would like to purchase multiple courses together, we can create a custom bundle for you to purchase at a discounted price. Contact us using the form below

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Contact us by using this form below or send us an email at rez@voxyde.com

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