Tiny Robot Project – houdini to unreal by Rohan Dalvi

Dive into this compact project designed to guide you through the exciting process of creating a robot model in Houdini, rigging it in Unreal Engine using Control Rig, and completing it with unwrapping and texturing.

What You’ll Learn:

• Modeling in Houdini: Start by modeling a detailed robot from scratch, learning the essential tools and techniques in Houdini.
• Rigging in Unreal Engine: Move your model to Unreal Engine and add rigging using Control Rig, enabling you to bring your robot to life with animations.
• Unwrapping: Understand the process of unwrapping your model, preparing it for texturing with clean and efficient UV maps.
• Texturing: Apply textures to your robot, adding realism and detail to your model.

Key Skills Developed:

• Houdini Modeling Techniques: Master the fundamentals and advanced techniques for creating complex models in Houdini.
• Unreal Engine Control Rig: Learn how to use Unreal Engine’s Control Rig for creating versatile and animation-ready rigs.
• UV Mapping: Develop skills in unwrapping your model to create efficient UV maps, essential for high-quality texturing.
• Texturing Workflow: Gain expertise in applying textures to your model, enhancing its visual appeal and realism.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to Houdini: Familiarize yourself with Houdini’s interface and tools.
2. Robot Modeling: Step-by-step guide to modeling a robot in Houdini.
3. Exporting to Unreal Engine: Learn the process of exporting your model from Houdini to Unreal Engine.
4. Rigging with Control Rig: Rig your robot in Unreal Engine using Control Rig, setting up controls for animation.
5. Unwrapping: Detailed tutorial on creating efficient UV maps for your robot.
6. Texturing: Apply textures to your robot, adding color, detail, and realism.

Who This Project Is For:

• Beginner to Intermediate 3D Artists: Ideal for those who have some experience with 3D modeling and want to expand their skills.
• Game Developers: Perfect for game developers looking to create and rig models for use in Unreal Engine.
• Houdini Users: Great for Houdini users who want to learn about integrating their work with Unreal Engine.
• Aspiring Riggers: Those interested in learning rigging techniques using Unreal Engine’s Control Rig.