Week 01
Introduction to Houdini
Learning the fundamentals of the houdini and its interface was how we began the first week and the first class of the module. We completed some basic tasks like bringing in the box and adding color after becoming somewhat familiar with the software and learning a little bit about the tools.
Cube Node
Adding Color
Primitives
Using Transform node
Cheese:
We built a cheese and a cutting board as part of an exercise later in the lesson. which we began by bringing a cube and modifying the scale.
Making board
UV Node was added to create UVs for the cutting board so that the texture would be evenly spaced around the board.
UV of the board
Applying texture which was already provided.
Applying textures
Placing cube to make the cheese.
Placing the cube
Creating holes like textures
Applying color
Final Cheese with Chopping Board
Puzzles
We were provided with some puzzle files for an exercise, where we had to arrange nodes in the correct order to achieve a final result. This exercise was incredibly helpful, as it deepened our knowledge of node usage, helping us understand where and how to apply them effectively. It also provided valuable practice in reinforcing what we’ve learned so far, building a strong foundation for future classes.
Puzzles 01
Puzzles 03
Puzzles 04
Puzzles 05
Week 02
Animation:
This week, we learned how to create a simple animation, focusing on a domino animation. This involved understanding key principles of animation, such as timing and sequencing, to achieve the realistic effect of dominoes falling in succession. It was a great introduction to animating objects with realistic motion and provided hands-on experience with animation basics.
Dominos:
Render
Legos:
Render
Week 03
Oceans and Destruction
This week, we learned how to create ocean waves and work with basic brick animation.
Ocean waves
Bricks falls
Week 04
Introduction to Vellum
This week, we learned about Vellum, a feature in Houdini that simulates materials like cloth.
Week 6
Collision
This week we learn how to make collision with different elements.
Week 7
Destruction of Different Materials
Week 08
Using Camera Track adding Assets and effects
Week 09
Week 10
Flame Thrower
Assignment 01
Magical Beam Effect:
For this project, I focused on creating magical effects, as it was something I really wanted to learn.
I started by importing the Mixamo character into the scene view.
Mixamo Characters
Bringing the Mixamo Animation
Mixamo Animation
Adding a geometry for the floor plane.
Floor
Bringing tube in to make the Beam and done basic keyframe animation.
Making Beam with Tube
After that I added Transform Node to give it a proper angle.
Transform Node
Later I added Normal Node and Delete Node to delete the tube after certain frame.
Normal and Delete Node.
Later I added Mountain Node to bring randomness.
Mountain Node
After that, I added Trail and Pyro Source Node to make fire element.
Pyro Source node
Bringing Volume Rasterize Attributes Node which makes a light smoke around the beam.
Volume Rasterize Attributes Node
Adding Pyro Solver Node and making the flame.
Pyro Solver Node
Now Adding Pyro Bake Volume Node and changing the color of the smoke and fire.
Pyro Bake Volume Node
Changing Color on Color Ramp
Changing the color of the Fire.
Finally it was ready to render.
Final Ready for Render
Finally, added a Camera and Environmental Light to render the scene.
Camera and Environmental Light
Before Render Video
Final Render
Final Render
Assignment
Self Practice
Fire Particles