Introduction to Particle Dynamics and Fluids in Houdini

On April 9, 2019

Release date:2018

Duration:02 h 20 m

Author:Jacob Frink

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

In this class, I will introduce you to dynamics and simulations in Houdini, to get you up and running quickly and gain an understanding of Dynamics Operators (DOPs). In addition we will also be exploring the basics of fluids by creating a fluid simulation. In this class we will cover the following along the way all while creating a procedural animation:

Geometry Creation
Particle Creation.
Fluid Simulations.
Lighting Basics.
Mantra Shading and Rendering.
I look forward to introducing you to Houdini and seeing what you can create. I’ll see you in class.

Prerequisite Knowledge: A basic understanding of 3-D concepts. I will walk you through the basics of getting around in Houdini but having an understanding of how 3-D applications work is a plus.

Table of Contents

1. Class 1 – Introduction 1:14
2. Class 2 – Houdini Interface and Geometry Creation 9:20
3. Class 3 – Fluid Shelf Tools 15:28
4. Class 4 – Rigid Body Dynamics 3:16
5. Class 5 – Particle Creation 9:56
6. Class 6 – Particle Dynamics 7:19
7. Class 7 – Particle Forces 12:11
8. Class 8 – Initial State and Collisions 11:39
9. Class 9 – Camera Setup & Particle Cook 8:16
10. Class 10 – Finalizing Fluid Mesh and Lighting 13:17
11. Class 11 – Render Setup 20:00
12. Bonus Class – Redshift Setup and Render 28:16

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Introduction_01
Houdini Interface and Geometry Creation_02
Fluid Shelf Tools_03
Rigid Body Dynamics_04
Particle Creation_05
Particle Dynamics_06
Particle Forces_07
Initial State and Collisions_08
Camera Setup & Particle Cook_09
Finalizing Fluid Mesh and Lighting_10
Render Setup_11
Redshift Setup and Render_12
Skillshare – Introduction to Particle Dynamics and Fluids in Houdini.zip