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Create powerful particle simulations in Houdini with Adam Swaab as you build a full system from scratch. Learn core dynamics tools and techniques to achieve intricate, high-end effects that go far beyond what keyframes can deliver.
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Simulating particles might seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Under the guidance of VFX veteran Adam Swaab, you'll create a fully-featured particle system from scratch. Learn the ins and outs of Houdini's robust tools for dynamics to achieve incredible simulations which would be impossible using keyframes alone.
NOTE: It is recommended that students have a basic understanding of Houdini before signing up for this course. Adam's Houdini Procedural Foundations course is a great place to get started!
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Adam Swaab is a creative director and Houdini artist with over two decades in film, television, and commercial production. His work spans VFX, design, and real-time pipelines, with credits including Tron: Ares, Twilight: Breaking Dawn, and campaigns for Apple, Nike, and Honda. Known for his intricate procedural workflows and motion-driven visuals, Adam’s art has even been acquired by LACMA as part of its digital collection.
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