Houdini Beginner Tutorials
LEARNING PATH
Start your journey in Houdini with this free learning path, designed to take you from a complete beginner to the ultimate pro. These courses are meant to be taken in the order shown below
FUNDAMENTALS
Start with basics like user interface, navigations and slowly uncover the core fundamentals of how Houdini works.
SOLVERS
Solvers are the engines of how simulations work in Houdini. Knowing what they are and the difference between them is key in understanding VFX.
RENDER & COMP
Knowing how to build FX is only half the battle! The other half is spent making them look good. Learn how to make fast and beautiful renders
LEVEL UP
Now you know how Houdini works, let’s see how it’s used
Become a pro
ASCEND
You have reached the summit. Find out all the amazing techniques used to create stunning VFX
Cinematic Environments
Explore the fundamental principles of procedural modeling, asset creation, seamless USD & Solaris integration & much more.
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Length:
Instructions:
8-12 weeks
20 hours +
step-by-step
Particle FX in Houdini
The ultimate guide to magical FX: Master particle effects using advanced techniques at the solver, geometry, and procedural level
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Length:
Instructions:
12-15 weeks
40 hours +
step-by-step
Ultimate FX in Houdini
Art direct destruction FX and create complex lightning geometry based on particle simulations.
Duration:
Length:
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10-12 weeks
30 hours +
step-by-step
STUDENT SHOWCASE
Nothing is possible without the support of our amazing students and community. Here are some of the best works from our students.
I’ve always admired sci-fi and magical style works, and Voxyde’s recent courses perfectly match my taste! Even though I’m already a senior artist working with Houdini, I found this workshop very helpful. It provided practical solutions for lightning FX and demonstrated how to composite such effects in Nuke.
Intae Jang @jit_effect
Senior FX Artist at DDIP Studio
Having collaborated with Voxyde on many projects, I can confidently say he consistently pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in Houdini. His ability to deliver high-quality FX work under extremely tight deadlines is remarkable. It’s no surprise that his journey with Voxyde has been so successful, and it’s great to see him now sharing his knowledge and helping so many students grow.
Victor Hedström
Founder / Creative Director of NMBRS
I want to thank Rez for the amazing video’s. Creating such a result is a boost to my confidence and skill in Houdini. I will for certain have to go back and rewatch some of the video’s when working on the extra exercise but that is to be expected from a beginner doing this course.
YoriVisuals @yorivisuals
3D animator and VFX artist
Just finished the course. I would like first of all to thank Rez you are amazing teacher and even a better artist! I come from real time VFX and this is my first time working on an actual cinematic.
Even though that I had never used Nuke in my life, the way the things are explained is just amazing.
Once again thank you.
Nikifor Milchev
VFX / Technical Artist
I have to say thanks for this course. It’s one of the best tutorials I’ve done, full of tips and tricks for building a complete scene from scratch to final render.
I love these generalist tutorials–wish there were more courses like this one. Congrats!
Jacobo Sánchez de la Villa @JackVfx1
Environment Set Dressing Senior & procedural modeler at Skydance animation
Hello there 👋
I’m Rez and I’ve been working professionally in CGI for the last 12 years. During this time I’ve had the pleasure to work with amazing teams on various projects for League of Legends, Valorant, Puma, Final Fantasy and more! I’m here to teach you all the skills required to work on awesome projects.
