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Unlock the secrets of simulating crawling creatures in Houdini's Vellum with our comprehensive online course.

Creating a crawling Symbiote creature in Houdini

In this course, you will learn how to utilize different Houdini contexts to create a complex alien creature locomotion system. We will dive deep inside the Vellum and FEM solvers in order to achieve realistic softbody movement and wrinkles, as well as liquid slime made with FLIP solver.

What you will learn

Advanced Houdini softbody simulations
Working with several solvers in a symbiotic manner
Using different Houdini contexts to generate needed elements for a complete simulation
Creating variable viscosity slime generated by the monster
Prerequisites

The primary requirement for this course is intermediate experience in Houdini software, particularly with different solvers, the SOP context and fundamentals of 3D rendering.

Master the Basics of Houdini
In this course, you'll learn the basics of Houdini in the most exciting and immersive Houdini introduction course in the world.

This course will teach you the basics of Houdini through a multi-week learning experience. There's never been a better way to learn the world's most important VFX software.

WHY LEARN AT REBELWAY?
We don't want to just teach you a single concept. We're your new partners in your VFX career. From 1-on-1 guidance to customized learning tracks, we are passionate about helping you get into the industry and progress in your career.

"GSG Materials" Update from 11/24

Include these packs :

3D Printed Plastics Materials
Acrilyc Paint Materials
Architectural Carpets
Carbon Materials
Clay Doh
Clay Fine
Clay Rough
Clay Sculpting
Coloful Abstract Materials
Coloful Plastic Materials
Composite Wood Materials
Concrete Materials
Concrete Paver Materials
Cork Materials
Cotton Fabric Materials
Craft Paper Materials
Craft Soap Materials
Crater Foam Materials
Denim Fabric Materials
Embossed Metal Materials
Embossed Plastic Materials
Fabric Materials
Felt Materials
Fiberglass Materials
Handcrafted Ceramic Materials
Leather Materials
Limewash Paint Materials
Linen Fabric Materials
Marble Tile Materials
Paper Mach Materials
Papers
Paracord Materials
Parquet Flooring Materials
Patterned Canvas
Patterned Plastics
Perforated Metal Materials
Perforated Plastic Materials
Performance Fabric Materials
Polystyrene Materials
Rebonded Foam Materials
Recycled Clothing Materials
Recycled Plastic Materials
Recycled Rubber Materials
Retroreflector Materials
Stone Terrazzo Materials
Stone Tile Materials
Suede Materials
Tech Product
Terrazzo
Textured Plaster Materials
Unfinished Woods
Watercolor Materials
White Terracotta Materials
Wood Veneers
Wood Volume 01
Wrinkled Materials
Zellige Tile Materials

Python for Houdini Artists
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LEARNING PYTHON CODING FOR HOUDINI PROJECTS
In this course, you'll learn how professional VFX artists utilize python coding to customize their VFX simulations.

COURSE BREAKDOWN
Houdini has become the go-to tool in the FX industry. Whoever wields its power is unstoppable.

Houdini & Python is an essential combo for any FXTD. In this course, we will take a look into creating tools and systems that will make you question why you didn’t learn Python before.

We will start from the ground up. The first module is catered to beginners so anyone can join. Later modules will get more advanced. Along the way you will build a collection of highly useful tools for freelance or personal use.

Our Sky Scans feature a full dynamic range, one-to-one capture of the real world.
They are also completely standardized so you don’t have to tweak confusing settings anymore.
Just switch between the different skies, adjust your camera exposure and enjoy a life-like easy process in your 3D software.

Contains the following Skyscan Multipacks:

BLUE HOUR 001 - DAWN
Enchanting drama unfolds in the serene blue hour skies.

GOLDEN HOUR 006 - SUNSET
A tranquil journey through the colors of the setting sun.

CLEAR SUN 002 - AFTERNOON
Sunlight's playful hide-and-seek with wisps of friendly clouds.

DON'T UNZIP THE FILES, INSTALL THE TOOL (3DS MAX ONLY) AND LET IT DO AUTOMATICALLY
http://stableworks.tech/how-to-install/

Learn how to model inside UE5 and save hours of work using the new tools

What you'll learn
Learn the Basics of Modeling in 3D inside Unreal Engine 5
Understand the most important tools you will use to take advantage of Unreal Engine 5
Learn how to make UV Maps and add surface detail using modern techniques
Understand the difference between Unreal Modeling Tools and other 3D Modeling Apps

Description
Unreal Engine 5 comes with a powerful modeling toolset that allows you to create and modify 3D models inside the engine without the need to go to another 3D Application. Learning this skill can save you countless of hours jumping between back and forth different APPS and allowing you to be more creative with your project.

We will go through different types of modeling tools such as: Poly Editing, Editing Normals, Booleans, Transform Tools, Deformations, Sculpting and UVMapping. As we progress, you'll gain hands-on experience by applying what you've learned to a practical project: constructing a medieval tower from the ground up.

What You’ll Learn

When it comes to procedural modelling, making the right selections is the hardest part, demanding every trick and technique in the book. Here, we'll give you the skills you need, providing a deep knowledge of Houdini’s procedural selection toolkit - the mighty Group SOPs. Soon, you’ll be generating procedural hard surface models with ease, plus you’ll have a stack of techniques you can use in FX and MoGraph workflows to boot!
By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of:

*All the essentials Group SOPs
*The procedural counterparts to the interactive selection techniques covered in Geometry Essentials 07
*Using group syntax to make procedural selections directly in group parameters
*Using connectivity groups and connectivity attributes to define selection regions
*Combining grouping techniques to make complex procedural selections
*The best practice selection workflows for effective procedural modelling

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In this course, Senior Character Artist Antonio Esparza unveils his full 3D character art pipeline, guiding you from concept to production-ready results. You’ll learn industry techniques for sculpting, texturing, and refining characters used in games, films, and cinematics. Ideal for artists aiming to create high-quality characters, this course covers every essential step in Antonio’s process, equipping you with skills to elevate your portfolio.

A deep dive into the re-creation of a shot from Mad Max: Fury Road, covering all the details and aspects of it.

Instructor: Massimo Branca
Duration: 5 Hours
Start Date: Instant Access! Start Learning Immediately.
Skill Level: Intermediate

Learn Houdini from an industry leader
Aimed at beginners or new users of Houdini

Recommended requirements
Houdini 20
Some 3D experience

http://helloluxx.com/products/training/learn-houdini-volume-1/
VOL 1:
Attributes, Expressions,
VOPS, Groups, Loops,
Solvers, Instancing,
Contexts, Rendering.

http://helloluxx.com/products/training/learn-houdini-volume-2/
VOL 2:
Features three great projects
Deepen your understanding of Houdini.
Procedural modeling
Data-driven animation
Space-filling algorithm
Rendering in Solaris
Karma XPU

http://helloluxx.com/products/training/learn-houdini-volume-3/
VOL 3:
Includes 10 Houdini hip files
Deepen your understanding of Houdini.
Working with POPS
Code your own particles system
Procedural motion using Solvers
In depth VEX
Code based motion

Learn to design, render, and animate a detailed fictional universe for films or video games using Illustrator and After Effects.

FUIs are fictional user interfaces, which can encompass fantasy or futuristic aesthetics, and are typically created for video games or films. Whether it's creating an immersive world for a sci-fi film, or designing the universe for a video game, Ernex has created FUIs for productions like Star Wars, Avengers, Call of Duty, and Valorant.

In this online course, Ernex explains his process for creating a fictional user interface, from the brief to the last render. Take a deep dive into the ideation, design, and animation of your very own FUI, and build your portfolio along the way.

Course description:

Many Facial Rigging Vendors and Studios charge thousands of dollars to create a high level facial rigs either from scratch or to transfer multi-blendshape expression rigs to another character. We are going to change that!

In this training series you will learn the secret to transferring blendshapes across different topology characters. We'll cover migration methods similar to those used at the top studios behind Unreal MetaHuman, Ziva Dynamics Face Trainer, Snappers Facial Rig, PolyWink Transfer, and more. Too many Studios fall into a single topology asset pipeline limiting art direction and character flexibility. While similar topology presents advantages where we can reuse items like models, textures/shaders, and skinweights; this surrounds us in a box that's hard to escape when one of our characters has a unique facial element like a horns or asymmetry.

I've spent the past few years working with Marvelous Designer to create original characters, and over time, I've developed my own approach to using this software. This approach opens up a lot of possibilities and lets you create all sorts of amazing things you might not have expected to do with Marvelous.

I’ve recorded these videos so you can explore a fresh way of working in Marvelous Designer, and I’m confident they’ll be helpful on your art journey.

35Hours of real time record / 2 different project, Roller Girl & Elfic Armor. All these videos are chaptered, and not Narrated.

I also add a Narrated part who will guide you through each step, including export settings, adding thickness in ZBrush, setting up subdivisions and dynamic subdivs for clean detail hierarchies, UV setup, and tips on topology and retopology. I’ll also show you how to export everything into Substance Painter. By the end, you’ll have all the tools you need to create complex clothing and armor pieces using Marvelous Designer and ZBrush, while working efficiently

~1Hour Narrated content who detail the full pipeline to work with a Marvelous Designer base.

Hey guys,

I've put together a brush pack, the video goes through what they are and how one might use them.
They look pretty basic but if you learn how to use them they are reallyuseful!

Enjoy!

Mike Andrew Nash

Anything you can imagine, you can create in Adobe Photoshop , one of the best applications for image editing and graphic design. From photo editing and compositing to digital painting, animation, and graphic design, you can create anything in Adobe Photoshop . Bring ideas to life on desktops and iPads. Use artificial intelligence technology for fast editing. Learn new skills and share your work with the community. With our latest release, doing amazing things has never been easier.

Question: “Generative Fill” and “Generative Expansion” do not work for me. Is it possible to somehow solve this issue?
Answer: After beta testing of Firefly AI ended, Adobe developers decided to tighten the screws. Currently, only people who have actually paid for a subscription can use generative tools. And even then, they have restrictions on the number of generations. Also, generative tools can be used during a free trial period of 7 days. That is, if you really need generative tools, then register a new ID on the Adobe website and log in to the program using the Help->Sign In menu. After 7 days, register a new ID. And so on until you get tired of it. There are no other ways, unfortunately.

Unreal For VFX - NUKE MASTERCLASS - GODZILLA CHAPTER.

THIS INCLUDES NEW ONE CLICK TEMPLATE NUKE SCRIPT UPDATE V6 & VFX CAREER EBOOK FROM BONUS CHAPTER.

NEW CHAPTERS - Explosions + Muzzle Flashes

Today we've added two new bonus chapters to our Godzilla in Unreal 5 chapter for the Unreal to Nuke Masterclass.

This is by far one of my favorite additions yet! These BONUS chapters will explore how to improve your VFX projects by showing my workflow for studio-quality Explosions and Gunfire!

You'll also...
Start your second Godzilla VFX shot and start compositing along with me from start to finish
Learn where to download VFX-studio quality explosions and show you how to integrate them into our VFX shot.

Everything your 3D project needs.
Access the ever-growing library of exclusive PBR materials, 3D models and HDRI maps. Ready to use in your favorite software.

Included 3D-Models & PBR materials.

Formats are available for all major 3D software, including 3ds Max, Blender, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, and more.

Apps: Blender 4.0 - Photoshop - Substance Painter

47 HD videos (1920*1080)

Sources file: project files (*blend), references (pureref), texture maps ...

Videos status:

Non-commentary -

Screen cast keys & mouse.

Houdini Vellum Disintegration
There are many ways to create disintegration effects in Houdini, with most setups relying on complex logic and extensive VEX coding.

In this course, we’ll take a straightforward approach that balances simplicity with flexibility and artistic control.

Alongside the core effect, we’ll add particles and debris, set up a lighting environment in Solaris, and finish by compositing everything in Nuke.

What you will learn

Vellum FX
Using a growth attribute we can drive the Vellum Simulation, detaching pieces over time and making them disappear.

Particle FX
With Particles we can add additional layers and details to the effect, and also use them to scatter debris.

Solaris Assembly
Learn how to create custom shaders & materials, set up lights and create volumetric godrays.

Nuke Compositing
Bring everything together in Nuke and use simple techniques to greatly enhance the final look.