By the end of this course, learners will be able to design procedural watch components, apply SOP nodes for precise modeling, refine shapes with ramp and Chramp functions, and package workflows into reusable Digital Assets. The course provides a comprehensive journey from foundational modeling to advanced asset creation, ensuring learners can confidently build flexible, production-ready models in Houdini.
Houdini Procedural Modeling: Build & Refine Assets
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Design procedural watch components using SOP nodes.
Refine shapes with ramp, Chramp, and channel referencing.
Package workflows into reusable Houdini Digital Assets.
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September 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of procedural modeling in Houdini, focusing on node-based workflows, grouping strategies, and the creation of initial watch components. Learners will explore how to generate procedural numbers and symbols, resample geometry, and utilize SOP nodes like Polywire and Sweep to construct precise outer structures. By mastering these basics, students build a solid foundation for advanced procedural modeling techniques.
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This module explores advanced procedural modeling methods, including the use of the Skin SOP, ramp-based controls, and curve-driven workflows. Learners will model detailed watch hands, refine geometry through ramp parameters, and harness the Chramp function for dynamic shape control. Practical exercises demonstrate how to carve curves and remap values for flexible, production-ready modeling.
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10 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on procedural asset finalization, covering channel referencing, control creation, grouping techniques, and shading. Learners will centralize parameters, apply Boolean and soft transform tools, and group primitives for efficient modeling. The module concludes with shading using the Principle Shader and packaging workflows into reusable Digital Assets, preparing students for production environments.
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9 videos4 assignments
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