Motion Designers Academy – Mediated Abstractions in SideFX Houdini

Info:
This course delves into mediated abstraction, the process of transforming media such as video into intricate visual simulations using SideFX Houdini. It's a gateway to unlocking Houdini's expressive potential to convey ideas with unparalleled creativity in the digital art realm.

The course also covers building render scenes in Redshift and creating materials referenced by object attributes.

What you will learn
Develop the ability to create visually compelling and thought-provoking digital art using Houdini by bringing media into your workflow
Gain skills and confidence by not only mastering various Houdini functions such as smoke, vellum and point simulations, but also by combining them.
Suitable for both newcomers and intermediate Houdini users.
Learn how to build a render scene in Redshift for enhanced visual outcomes and acquire knowledge on constructing object attribute referenced materials
Prerequisites
Prerequisites for this course include a fundamental grasp of Houdini basics, including familiarity with the interface and navigation. Additionally, a basic understanding of node-based modeling and animation concepts is necessary. Applicants should be open to pushing creative boundaries, possess some familiarity with 3D software, and, most importantly, demonstrate a strong desire to learn.