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Houdini Particles

Adam Swaab

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.

Advanced9h 32m80 Videos

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Artwork by instructor Adam Swaab

The Large Hadron Collider wishes it had these particles.

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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What you'll learn

A guided path through every stage of the course, broken down into focused lessons you can work through at your own pace.

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Adam Swaab

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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Course Lesson Plan

Here's a full list of all the videos in this course.

  • 9 hours 32 minutes
    Total Bundle Duration
  • 80 Videos
    Video Lectures in Bundle
  • 6.95 MB of Files
    Downloadable Project Files

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