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Mechanical Growth

Learn to create Houdini growth effect with an advanced setup, using particles to drive multiple layers of growth. Learn industry standard workflows for rendering and compositing

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4h 18m
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Houdini & Nuke
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Redshift

Industry Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced VFX artists with real production experience.

Production-Ready

Build practical skills using techniques applied in professional projects.

Lifetime Access

Learn at your own pace and revisit the course anytime.

10k+ Students enrolled

Join thousands of artists learning Houdini with Voxyde.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Mechanical Growth

Houdini’s procedural nature and powerful simulation tools make it the ideal choice for creating organic growth effects.
Its ability to define rules and behaviors for particles and simulations allows artists to generate intricate and realistic growth patterns, from vines and trees to intriciate circuit board patterns.

EXPLORE COURSE

What You'll Learn

Take your skills to the next level with an in-depth course design

Advanced Particles

Learn highly flexible particles setups to drive the main geometry build up. Explore deep concepts such as timers, solvers & VEX.

Vector Manipulation

Use different VEX functions to completely control the direction we want to achieve. Learn different ways to combine and art direct vectors.

Look Development

After setting up materials with the textures that you’ve been provided with, we then take a look at creating custom AOV’s and exporting different attributes and textures as separate passes.

Compositing Magic

Recreate the beauty pass by splitting up all the AOV’s and putting them back together. After we add the custom passes as well, we set up the depth of field effect and add our volumetric effects.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Razvan Ciobanu

VFX Artist & Instructor
Over more than a decade in the VFX industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work on projects for League of Legends, VALORANT, PUMA, Final Fantasy, and more. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on creating high-end visual effects while helping artists develop the technical and creative skills needed for production.
INCLUDED IN YOUR JOURNEY

Everything you need

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.

STUDENT WORK

Projects by students

Stunning work by Omar Grande Pozo, who completed this course in record time and learned new essential techniques. Great work! You can find more of Omar’s work on instagram @omar_grande_vfx

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Mechanical Growth

Learn to create Houdini growth effect with an advanced setup, using particles to drive multiple layers of growth. Learn industry standard workflows for rendering and compositing

Discord support
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Project Files
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Lifetime access

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the course for me?

This course is designed for artists who are already comfortable with the basics of Houdini. If you’re new to the software or aren’t sure you’re ready yet, we recommend starting with our free Houdini Learning Path, where you’ll build a solid foundation before moving on to more advanced, project-based courses.

How long will I have access?

Once enrolled, you’ll receive lifetime access to the course, including any future updates and improvements. Learn at your own pace and revisit the lessons whenever you need.

How do I get feedback and ask questions?

Inside the curriculum you will find an invitation link to our Discord server where you can learn together with other students, show us your progress, and ask any questions if you get stuck.

Can I use the project files commercially?

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.

Are subtitles available?

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

What is your refund policy?

You can request a full refund within 28 days of enrollment. Simply send an email to rez@voxyde.com, and I’ll be happy to help.

Can I purchase multiple courses together?

Yes. If you’re interested in purchasing multiple courses, creating a custom bundle, or need team licenses, feel free to reach out at rez@voxyde.com and I’ll be happy to help find the best option for you.

 
 
 

Still have questions?

Not sure which course is right for you or have a question before purchasing? Feel free to reach out at rez@voxyde.com and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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