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Practical Houdini Math Tips

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.

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5h 12m
(27)

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Last Updated Dec 13, 2022

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Practical Houdini Math Tips

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.

Beginner
5h 12m
(27)

Created by

Last Updated Dec 13, 2022

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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.

Practical Houdini Math Tips
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5h 12m
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