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Learn Houdini FX
FROM SCRATCH
Learn the "Why", not just the "How" with the most comprehensive beginner course online
Not Just Random Knowledge.
A Structured Platform
Learn the "Why"
Properly explained fundamentals so you understand the reasoning behind every workflow, not just the buttons to press.
Constantly Updated
The Course is updated with every new version.
Videos are constantly improved.
Up-to-date for Houdini 21.
All the core concepts
SOPs, POPs, VEX, VELLUM, MPM,
RBDs,FLIP, PYRO
Homework projects and Quizzes
Test your knowledge with challenges and questions.
Discord Community
Get access to the private Discord server. Share your work, ask questions, connect with fellow students.
No Bullshit Policy
No misleading marketing. No unrealistic promises. Just honest, production-grade knowledge from a working professional.
Trusted by 10,000+ Students from all over the world
"I was impressed by the whole format [...] it feels like we are really learning from a real professional rather than random people on the internet. It builds a friendly connection to students and it motivates a lot to keep learning."
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"Thank you so much for this course -- with so many people over promising and under delivering it is refreshing to find content that exceeds expectation.""Motion designer here. Trying to learning from a patchwork of online tutorials gave me a foundation built of sticks. Houdini-Course has given me the structured learning and critical thinking skills needed to build a knowledge base that will last."
"This course has been absolutely fantastic and I've recommended it to anyone looking to learn Houdini. Having everything in one place is such a good idea and is at a good price."
"I almost finished with your course and I love it, I think the price/value on it is insanely good."
"Best course i've taken. Without it i would have probably not become proficient in Houdini. Thank you.""Thank you for the course, I watched it all, and I would never have understood it without this course. Thank you again."
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Christian Bohm
Hi, My name is Christian,
I work as an FX TD and have over 10 years of experience in the VFX industry in film, TV, and commercials.
My mantra is: "This is a profession, not a hobby." — I take this field very seriously, so I will give you only honest opinions and production knowledge.
You can read more about me
Frequently Asked Questions
No — you should have experience with a 3D package like Blender, Maya, 3DSMax, or Cinema4D, and ideally Nuke. Houdini should not be your first 3D program.
Yes! The free apprentice version has all the functionality of the full version. The limitations only cover exporting and high-res rendering.
Most tutorials are outdated after at least three years, some even after one.
That's why a "buy once"-approach didn't make sense to me.
The course is "alive" - I am constantly adding or updating videos. Especially when a new Houdini version is released I am updating the course and constantly try to improve the existing videos.
It's true - There is so much material out there - it was never easier to learn Houdini!
Yet - a lot of beginners struggle with it.
I think that's because there is no guideline through all the knowledge. Unlike other programs you can't just jump around the topics.
If you don't understand the fundamentals nothing makes sense. And it's those fundamentals that surprisingly few videos explain properly.
So what I have to offer is a structured approach to learning Houdini. So that you can understand the context of the other courses and resources.
Absolutely — register for a free account and have a look around. No payment required.
I don't show you hollywood level huge scale effect tutorials. People always want that, but I don't believe in that. It doesn't teach you much.
You spend more time on execution than on learning the underlying concepts. But you can can always go bigger with proper fundamentals.
Also: I am not here to sell dreams, Sorry. I will not be able to make you a Senior FX TD. You will not get a job at ILM after this.
I definitely can help you learn Houdini, but I will not promise you anything else.
That's my "no bullshit" policy.