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STUDY LEVEL
Vocational
TUITION
From $7,999 USD
DURATION
9 months
INTAKES
Monthly
DELIVERY MODE
Online
about the course
What will you learn?
If you want to create incredible effects for film and games, this hands-on Houdini course is for you! Guided by a professional FX artist, you’ll harness the true power of procedural, node-based workflow techniques to create destruction, explosions, and water simulations, learning how to model, texture, simulate and render cool VFX shots from scratch.
Start your journey into the film and game industry with CG Spectrum online visual effects school! Be personally mentored by FX artists who have worked at some of the best VFX studios, get plenty of hands-on experience, and graduate with original work for your demo reel.
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Graduate with an outstanding portfolio
Learn from FX artists who have worked on big films & games
Train on industry software at a Houdini certified school
Get the latest skills studios are hiring for
Choose 1-on-1 or small group classes (max 4 students)
course structure
term 1
Rigid Body Dynamics and Pyro
Explore procedural modeling and create a believable destruction shot using Rigid Body Dynamics (RBD). You’ll play with geometry fracturing and a range of FX solvers and constraints (Pin, String, and Glue Constraints) to dictate your simulation’s physical behavior. No FX artist’s skill set is complete without knowing how to blow stuff up! During this semester you’ll also discover how to create feature film quality smoke, fire, and explosions using the Pyro Solver and create impressive destruction shots.
What will you learn?
- How to use Rigid Body Dynamics & constraints
- Add complexity with data-driven particles
- Create realistic smoke, dust, fire, liquid
- Produce complex explosion simulations
term 2
Liquid, Vellum FX and Portfolio
In this term of Houdini training, you’ll get your feet wet with liquid simulations. Practice creating everything from a splash in a pond to a raging ocean, and efficient ways to speed up your render times. You’ll learn how to create simulations for cloth, hair, and grains using the new Vellum solver. By the end of this term, you will have a deep understanding and hands-on experience creating realistic simulations for feature film and TV, along with impressive VFX shots for your portfolio.
What will you learn?
- How to create advanced liquid simulations
- Generate realistic ocean scenes
- Use the Vellum solver for cloth & hair
- Render production shots for your portfolio
term 3
Portfolio & Career Development
This final term is about launching your career! With your mentor’s guidance, you’ll polish your best pieces for your portfolio. As a diploma student, you can access additional career development services to learn how to develop your competitive edge, market yourself, and make the best possible impression in front of employers.
What will you learn?
- How to polish your portfolio to impress employers
- Interview and negotiation strategies
- Effective networking and self-promotion
- Accessing the hidden job market
All diploma students receive additional 1-on-1 career support, portfolio reviews, and industry insights from CG Spectrum’s Career Development Manager.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
What do you need to apply?
- Completion of Introduction to Houdini or portfolio submission and an accompanying reel/resume
- You will also need basic computer skills and a computer that meets the minimum specifications.
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