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Houdini Freezing FX

Learn Houdini Freezing FX by covering the Iron Man helmet in frost! Gain a deep understanding of Houdini’s particle system to achieve magical FX.

3h 40m

Course duration

Intermediate

Level required

Format

Pre-recorded lessons

Software

Houdini & Nuke

Render

Karma XPU/CPU

Houdini Freezing FX

Houdini offers many tools for controlling particles with precise movement. To get the results you want, it’s important to understand how to work with vectors.
You also need to know how to turn these particle simulations into geometry, and then apply shading and rendering to complete the process. Mastering these steps will give you full creative control over your simulations.

Course overview

What you will learn

Procedural Icy Branches

Build dynamic ice growth using layered POP simulations. You’ll learn how to art direct the branches and ensure they work on any mesh. Get a deeper understanding on manipulating and creating custom vectors.

Ambient FX & Particles

Conjure a swirling snowstorm and a subtle wind effect with POPs. We’ll create realistic falling snow particles and a simple fog volume. Here we explore different rendering techniques in Karma

Magic in Solaris

Unlock the power of Solaris to render stunning visuals. Craft a snowy ground material with Material X and a custom frosted helmet shader with SOP context integration

Nuke Compositing

We’re going to layer everything together in Nuke and use custom render attributes to drive different effects. Combine different render passes to achieve a stylized look

Course content

Included in your journey

Project Files & Renders

Included with the course are the completed Houdini project file and Nuke project file. Please note that both project files are with the Indie versions. Renders also included

Exclusive Community

Connect with fellow VFX artists, students, and our team in a private group. Ask questions, collaborate on projects, and share your amazing work!

Lifetime Access

Enjoy the flexibility to revisit lessons whenever you need. Build a Strong Foundation: Master Houdini's core principles for long-term success.

Houdini Freezing FX

ENROLL

$105

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.

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  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

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

Got a different question?

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