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Dynamic Effects

Study the art of creating dynamics effects using Autodesk Maya and SideFX Houdini. These courses are recommended for students aiming to develop either foundation 3D skills or more advanced skills in simulating hair, cloth, fire, smoke, liquids, and destruction effects.

Intermediate


Animation and Visual Effects 1

Animation and Visual Effects 1

Discover the animation and visual effect toolkit in Maya
Animation and Visual Effects 2

Animation and Visual Effects 2

Blend animation tools with cinematic sensibility to generate compelling sequences
Dynamic Effects 1

Dynamic Effects 1

Create dynamic simulations like smoke, sparks, and shattering in Autodesk Maya
Introduction to Houdini

Introduction to Houdini

Dive into the possibilites of creating procedural art with SideFX Houdini

High Intermediate


Dynamic Effects 2

Dynamic Effects 2

Explore advanced techniques for simulating complex phenomina within Autodesk Maya
Houdini 2

Houdini 2

Create complex dynamic effects with SideFX Houdini
Visual Effects for Games 1

Visual Effects for Games 1

Design, create, and optimize VFX for games in Unreal

Advanced


Dynamic Effects 3

Dynamic Effects 3

Explore high-level production strategies for simulating fluids in SideFX's Houdini
Houdini 3

Houdini 3

Explore advanced techniques for creating complex effects in SideFX Houdini
Maya Modules

Maya Modules

Learn to create hair and fur systems in Autodesk Maya and Houdini

High Advanced


Dynamic Effects 4

Dynamic Effects 4

Build a complex destruction effects sequence with Houdini FX
Liquid Simulations

Liquid Simulations

Create a varity of complex liquid simulations in SideFX Houdini
Visual Effects Design

Visual Effects Design

Design complex effects like magic and superpowers within SideFX Houdini
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