{"product_id":"9781835882900","title":"VFX Made Easy with Houdini : A mesmerizing journey into procedural modeling, simulations, visual effects, and rendering","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the secret sauce to creating stunning VFX in Houdini with step-by-step projects that guide you through particles, smoke, fire, fluids, and destruction using clear procedural workflows\n\u003cbr\u003eFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the fundamentals of Houdini with step-by-step guidance\n\u003cbr\u003eExplore VFX workflows and best practices from the industry\n\u003cbr\u003eStreamline projects with expert tips on setup, caching, optimization, and rendering in Solaris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook DescriptionUnlock Houdini's procedural power to create dynamic simulations and cinematic renders with expert guidance from Alasgar Hasanov, a VFX artist with more than a decade of experience crafting CGI and visual effects for films, television, and commercials.\n\u003cbr\u003eIn this comprehensive guide, he demonstrates easy workflows for complex effects, teaches you how to think procedurally, and makes learning Houdini both fun and rewarding. Through step-by-step tutorials, real-world examples, and insider tips, you'll master Houdini's renowned node-based workflow. You'll also learn how to control procedural forces to simulate natural phenomena and produce compelling, visually striking renders, giving you the tools to bring your creative visions to life.\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides a solid foundation in Houdini FX fundamentals for beginners, while also helping more experienced artists push the boundaries of innovation. It is designed to be an indispensable companion on your journey to building a strong foundation for future growth as a Houdini artist.\n\u003cbr\u003eBy the end of the book, you will be comfortable creating procedural setups, running simulations, and rendering your own creative effects in Houdini.\n\u003cbr\u003e*Email sign-up and proof of purchase required\n\u003cbr\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand Houdini's UI, node-based workflow, and procedural fundamentals\n\u003cbr\u003eBuild and organize procedural models and flexible assets\n\u003cbr\u003eDesign particle systems, from emitters and forces to simulation settings\n\u003cbr\u003eCreate pyro FX, including smoke, fire, and explosions\n\u003cbr\u003eSimulate rigid bodies, destruction, and FLIP fluids, such as water and splashes\n\u003cbr\u003eApply materials, textures, and shaders to light and render with Karma\n\u003cbr\u003eImprove efficiency with best practices for workflow, optimization, and production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho this book is forThis book is for beginner Houdini users, as well as FX artists, lighting artists, compositors, motion designers, 3D animators, and game artists looking to extend their digital art skills to Houdini. A basic understanding of digital content creation tools or 3D graphics software will help you make the most of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Packt Publishing Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666694725711,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.tw\/products\/9781835882900","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Taiwan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}