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Practical Houdini Math Tips

by Beau Garcia

Have you ever wondered about the practical mathematics behind visual effects? In this course, you'll cover the fundamental math concepts that are pivotal to working within Houdini. Software required: Houdini 15.

What you'll learn

Have you ever wondered about the practical mathematics behind visual effects? If so, Practical Houdini Math Tips is the perfect course for you. In it, you'll discover the basic math that drives the visual effects creation process in Houdini. First, you'll learn about the power of sines and cosines. Next, you'll explore the concept and usage of vectors. Finally, you'll finish the course by learning about transform matrices, quaternions, dot products, and cross products. When you're finished with this course, you'll have a solid understanding of the math used to produce high end visual effects. Software required: Houdini 15.

About the author

Beau Garcia is a Senior FX Technical Director at Double Negative, London. Originally from Australia, Beau began his career in television and commercials, where he primarily operated in Maya as a Character TD before making his way to animated feature films. Beau has worked in the Visual Effects industry for over 8 years and has spent the last 5 years specializing in effects, primarily using Houdini. Some of his most recent experiences include creating a massive “Aether” tornado, constructing real... more

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