Professional Houdini Courses & Resources

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Courses

Why CG Forge?

Students

Hours of Instruction

Challenges + Exercises
Market structure
Technical insight
100k students
In depth analysis
Market structure
Market structure
Technical insight

Quality Comes First

There are many courses and tutorials that teach Houdini, but not all are created the same.  It takes a lot of time, experience, and skill to create an ideal experience when learning.  Unlike other courses, we take our time to get it right so that you can make the most of your time.

A Curriculum for You

Unlike workshops or college classes, CG Forge offers a personalized experience that's custom-fit to your needs.  Enjoy learning at your own pace and skill level without being overwhelmed or left behind.  It's all about You - not the group.

Unique Resources

As a CG Forge subscriber, you'll gain access to The Node Bible - a large encyclopedia of Houdini knowledge that integrates with each course.  The Node Bible contains quick tips, unique write-ups that are easier to understand than the documentation, and professional tips + tricks on how to use each node.

Updated Techniques + Information

The CG Forge curriculum is being constantly updated to include the best techniques and information.  As a subscriber, you'll receive updates that help you stay on top of all the new changes being developed by SideFX.

Hands-on Challenges + Exercises

In addition to video content, many courses include a wide variety of challenges + exercises that will help you learn in a hands-on way. 

Project-Focused Learning

Quick tips and tricks are great, but they don't offer everything you need to build a competitive demo reel.  Incorporating projects in your study plan adds a higher level of quality required by studios to help you stand out amongst the rest.

CG Forge is Used by Artists Across the Industry

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Here's how it works:

01.  Enroll in Courses

Free Access

If you're new to Houdini, you can enjoy over 3+ hours for free with Houdini For The New Artist


Subscriptions

Unlock access to all courses by subscribing.  When you subscribe, you'll have access to everything on CG Forge

Buy Flat Price

At CG Forge, you also have the option to permanently buy any course.  Visit the course you want to own, and hover over the Enroll button for this option.
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02.  Schedule Video Calls With Your Teacher

Register For Free

Before you set up your call, make sure to register at CG Forge for free.  In addition to the courses, you'll also find the ability to schedule one-on-one Houdini tutoring.

Develop Customized Study Plans

If you decide to become a premium subscriber, you'll be able to schedule a one-on-one call with your instructor to create a customized study plan.
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03.  Earn Certifications

Watch Courses

Each certification requires that you watch certain courses.

Schedule Calls

You need to meet with your teacher for a certain amount of time to qualify for certifications

Submit Work

Last but not least, each certification requires that you successfully complete tasks and submit them for approval.
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04.  Join the Community

Discord

CG Forge is on Discord!  Ask questions, hang out with other artists, and more.

The Weekly Wrangle

At the end of the month, Tyler Bay hosts live art reviews with the Weekly Wrangle
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Testimonials

"I have been learning Houdini for more than a year now and have done multiple courses. All of these other courses are pretty good, but yours is the best for learning Houdini in-depth.

Even though I had a good basis in Houdini I went back and did all of your beginner tutorials. This helped me to become more confident with working within Houdini. I will recommend your courses to anyone in my network."

-- Alulla Alemayehu  --
Freelance 3D Generalist
"Thank you Tyler!   I really loved and enjoyed this course. It is by far the hardest but most engaging course I’ve done. I've LEARNED more about pyro than I ever did than with any other tutorial or course I’ve done."

-- Donnell Henry --
Film Maker, VFX Artist, Editor
"Man, thanks a lot for your training, thanks to you I am finally starting learning Houdini! Your approach to teach Houdini is way different and the best available. Not kidding, trying long time ago to introduce into Houdini without success, and finally, finally I am inside with less fear!"

 -- Kennedy Torcatt --
VFX Artist, 3D Generalist