Form Design and Styleframes in Houdini by TimJ
Release date:2022, October
Publisher:CGCircuit
Skill level:Beginner
Language:English
Exercise files:Yes
Software:Houdini
Course URL:https://www.cgcircuit.com/tutorial/
This course dives into creating compelling form design and styleframes using Houdini. You’ll learn various procedural techniques that can be applied to geometry systems and beyond, with each chapter including rendering and further research and development.
🎯 What you’ll learn
- Procedural techniques for form design
- Creating styleframes using Houdini
- Geometry system generation
- Rendering workflows
✅ Requirements
- Skills: Familiarity with 3D concepts is helpful.
- Tools: Houdini software.
- Hardware: A computer capable of running Houdini and rendering.
📝 Description
This course builds upon the “Input to Form” project, focusing on practical, procedural methods within Houdini. You’ll explore how to build complex geometry systems and generate impactful styleframes. The curriculum emphasizes not just the creation process but also the final presentation through rendering and dedicated research and development time for each module. TimJ, with his background in motion design and abstract visuals, brings a unique perspective to procedural art.
🧑🎓 Who this course is for
- Motion designers looking to expand their toolkit with procedural techniques.
- 3D artists interested in creating abstract visuals and styleframes.
- Anyone wanting to leverage Houdini for complex geometry generation.
🧑🏫 About the Author
Tim J is a freelance Designer and Photographer specializing in motion design and abstract visuals. With a Master of Arts in Design and Future Making, his work is heavily influenced by nature and his photographic eye. Tim is passionate about abstract animations and is constantly learning and growing in his craft.
🏁 Final Result
- A portfolio of unique styleframes and procedural geometry systems created in Houdini.
- Practical experience in applying procedural workflows for design and animation.

Channel