Intro to Animating With Houdini

"Approaching the Near Distance" is a School of Film/Video's Wintersession course that gathers under one umbrella various sections taught by Special faculty or MFA2-3s. This class is an introduction to animating using procedural 3D software SideFX Houdini, taught by a noted CG artist. It will cover techniques applicable to motion graphics, FX, and experimental animation that utilize the software's visual programming interface. The course will also touch on creating simulations and technical problem solving through building custom tools. All skill levels will be accommodated, and the course is open to the Institute.