Houdini, known for its powerful procedural generation tools, remains a go-to in the world of VFX, game design, and 3D animation. Now, a new free tutorial (including Project files)) has been released, focusing on how to animate within the software. The tutorial offers step-by-step guidance and is designed for users at various skill levels, whether you’re new to animation or looking to refine your Houdini techniques.
The video above is just the first part of 15 – An in-depth walkthrough of the tools, features and workflows for animating KineFX Characters that have been rigged using APEX in Houdini 20.5. You wlll start with the basics such as setting up selection sets, then move to more advanced features. By the end of the workshop, you will have the knowledge and understanding to animate in Houdini. This workshop was delivered at the Houdini HIVE Horizon event held in Toronto. These are recordings of those lessons so that animators can work though to gain a deeper understanding of this toolset.
Houdini’s procedural nature has long been praised for simplifying complex VFX tasks, but this tutorial is centered on its animation capabilities—an area sometimes overshadowed by its other features. The tutorial, offered for free, provides a solid foundation in Houdini’s animation workflows without requiring any prior knowledge of scripting or procedural logic.
The workshop-Files are available to download for free as well!
Houdini’s wide adoption in VFX-heavy industries like film and gaming makes it essential for artists aiming for high-end production work. This tutorial can serve as a fast track for mastering the software’s animation tools. Artists are encouraged to follow the detailed lessons, experiment with the project files, and implement the techniques in their production pipeline. To access the full tutorial, check out the official tutorial page and Houdini’s documentation. The best part—it’s completely free, making it a valuable resource for any artist eager to improve their skills.
Before incorporating any new workflows from the tutorial into your production environment, ensure that everything fits with your current pipeline.
