The Beginner Bootcamp
Ignite Your Houdini Skills
Live Sessions
Join CG Forge's FREE Beginner Bootcamp!
When?
Every Wednesday at 9AM PST -- OR -- 4 PM PST
Starting on September 3rd
Ending on Oct 1st
The live sessions are repeated each Wednesday (one in the morning, and the other in the afternoon) so that people in other time zones can join as well.
Starting on September 3rd
Ending on Oct 1st
The live sessions are repeated each Wednesday (one in the morning, and the other in the afternoon) so that people in other time zones can join as well.
How long?
One Hour + Q&A
What do I get?
Each Week Builds on The Next...
Replay Video
"Why is Houdini Hard to Learn?"
In the first week, we explore where users go wrong when learning Houdini and how to avoid the pitfalls.
Exploring Houdini For the New Artist I
It's important for everyone to have a workflow that allows an A --> Z approach to rendering. We'll do exactly that using Houdini 21 and CG Forge's free, flagship intro course: Houdini for the New Artist
Bonus Exercises
Attendees will have access to bonus scene file exercises in addition to the exercises provided by Houdini for the New Artist I.
Live Q&A
Jot down your Houdini questions and hang out for live Q&A
Replay Video
"How Do I Learn all this Stuff?!"
In this talk, we cover strategies that help you retain information when learning Houdini. That includes a discussion on what works and what doesn't. Knowing this will help you make the most of your time as you're studying.
Attributes, Groups, and Other Universal Topics
In order to build a foundation of knowledge in Houdini, you need to master a variety of core principles. We'll focus on what these are during this week.
Bonus Exercises
Attendees will have access to bonus scene file exercises that compliment our discussion for this week.
Live Q&A
Jot down your Houdini questions and hang out for live Q&A
Replay Video
"You gotta make it pretty"
This week focuses in on lookdev topics. Why does everything need to look good? How much priority should you place in lookdev? Where do people go wrong and where do they go right? What pitfalls should you watch out for?
Lighting, Shading, and Rendering
Going beyond a high level discussion, we'll dive into some details and resources that will help you get pretty looking renders in no time!
Bonus Exercises
This week focuses on practice files that emphasize shading, lighting, and rendering. We'll explore a fun scene, and you can use it as a playground for all your lookdev experiments
Live Q&A
Jot down your Houdini questions and hang out for live Q&A
Replay Video
"It's all a bunch of fancy numbers"
This week focuses on simulation topics. Where should you start? How does data move around? What do you do when Houdini gets overwhelming? or when you need to troubleshoot?
Simulations
For simulation week, we'll look at how data flows around Houdini and de-mystify all the fancy math and magic that goes into simulations.
Bonus Exercises
These exercises are designed to get you around various solvers and simulation exercises.
Live Q&A
Jot down your Houdini questions and hang out for live Q&A
Replay Video
"What's over the Horizon?"
For the last week, we zoom outwards to where you are along your Houdini journey. Find your Houdini "Zip Code" for awhile, and pick an area of focus.
Rounding Out Your Base Knowledge
This week aims to cover a variety of topics that will help round out areas that we haven't covered yet. By the end, you should have a solid foundation that will prepare you for any further direction you'd like to take.
Bonus Exercises
TBD
Live Q&A
Jot down your Houdini questions and hang out for live Q&A
FAQ
"What's the Catch?"
The catch is that the content on CG Forge is ideal for new users that want to learn Houdini. Our hope is that you'll enjoy the boot camp and choose to be a part of the CG Forge community if you've never done so.
However, it is not mandatory to be CG Forge subscriber in order to enjoy the boot camp. You'll still get free exercises, beginner-oriented lectures, Q&A, goals for study topics each week, and everything else listed above.
However, it is not mandatory to be CG Forge subscriber in order to enjoy the boot camp. You'll still get free exercises, beginner-oriented lectures, Q&A, goals for study topics each week, and everything else listed above.
"Will the Recordings Be Available After the Live Sessions Have Concluded?"
Replays will be available on this page each week. However, it will take some time to process the videos and upload. In addition, you'll need to attend the live events if you'd like access to the bonus exercises and Q&A. If you happen to miss a live event, you can email support@cgforge.com for the exercise files of that week. After the boot camp has concluded, videos will be archived for subscribers only.
"What do I do if I lost the zoom link?"
If you registered using the forum above, then you ought to see an email come through that includes a zoom link and calendar invitation. This email will be sent shortly before the boot camp begins. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam.
"I've already done a few courses, will this workshop be too easy?"
If you've only been studying Houdini for a few months or less, then you're likely a beginner and could benefit from refreshing your knowledge. You might also be surprised at a few weak areas in your skills that we'll be addressing throughout the workshop. It's totally free, so give it a try!
"Is it too late to join if I missed the first session?"
Nope! Just watch the replay if you'd like (that can be found above on this webpage) and sign up to the form above. Then, you join in on our next zoom call. E-mails are generated manually, so be on the lookout for one before the next session starts.
Will I get help throughout the week if I get stuck?
Absolutely - you can join the CG Discord and ask questions any time → https://discord.gg/wtsfP6NF8U
Tyler Bay
Lead Instructor and Owner of CG Forge
About
Tyler Bay is an experienced 3D artist who founded CG Forge in 2019. Before establishing CG Forge, he spent many years working as a freelancer in film, online education, advertisement, biomedical animation, virtual reality, graphic design, and product visualization industries. Tyler aims to keep courses simple, thorough, and straight-to-the-point - which has become the heart and soul of what CG Forge is all about. That goes a long way towards ensuring that the skills you learn are applicable towards meeting production challenges while offering you the best courses and resources to reach your goals.
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