FANTASY FX IN HOUDINI

CREATE HIGH-END FANTASY FX INSIDE HOUDINI.

In this course, you’ll learn how create stunning fantasy FX work utilizing the latest techniques inside Houdini

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Creating compelling and realistic Fantasy FX requires an understanding of how to tackle projects from a procedural perspective. It often takes FX artists years to discover the secrets to approaching intricate FX projects. But in this course, you’ll be leapfrogging ahead in your understanding of Houdini workflows, guided by industry expert Guy Tourgeman.

In this advanced-level course, Guy Tourgeman will serve as your mentor, leading you through the planning, development, and creation of film-quality Fantasy FX projects.

The course begins by teaching you how to approach VFX problems and think in a logical, step-by-step manner. In the first module, we’ll delve into advanced concepts like Environment Creation, Fire Simulations, and Rendering in Nuke. Guy will provide an in-depth examination of Shield Creation and Magic Energy Effects, crucial elements in the creation of fantastical scenes.

As the course progresses, we’ll prepare and analyze additional scenes, giving you the opportunity to practice these techniques for yourself and build an impressive demo reel. This is your golden opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional in the field, and elevate your Fantasy FX skills to new heights.

Week 1: Environment and Fire

Our adventure begins with the foundations of fantasy FX. This week, we will dive into environment creation and setup for fire simulations. Guy will guide you through the process, sharing professional techniques that will bring your fantasy worlds to life.

Week 2: Rendering + Compositing

Moving on to the next stage, we will focus on rendering out all the different elements and compositing them together in Nuke. This week is all about polishing your creations and preparing them for the final presentation.

Week 3: Shield + Magic Energy FX

In week three, you’ll get hands-on experience with creating magical effects. From creating a protective shield to crafting a stunning magic energy effect, you’ll learn to weave magic into your creations.

Week 4: Compositing Magic

This week, we will render all the elements we need for the shield and magic effects and composite the shot in Nuke. This process will bring your magic effects to life, adding a whole new layer of depth to your scenes.

Week 5: Teleportation + ENERGY

In week five, we will step into the world of high-energy effects. You’ll learn to create an eye-catching teleportation effect and a powerful energy explosion that will give your scenes a sense of dynamism and excitement.

Week 6: Compositing FX

This week, we’ll bring together the elements of the teleportation and energy explosion effects, rendering and compositing them for the final scene. You’ll see how these elements combine to create a stunning visual spectacle.

Week 7: Magic Missiles

In the seventh week, we’ll delve into the creation of magic missile trails, complete with explosions, shockwaves, and sparks upon impact. This lesson will teach you how to create effects that add tension and drama to your scenes.

Week 8: Final Compositing

As we reach the end of our journey, we will render out all the different elements and composite them all in Nuke. This week will bring together all the skills you’ve learned throughout the course, culminating in a spectacular final scene.

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