In this book, subtitled "A mesmerizing journey into procedural modeling, simulations, visual effects, and rendering", Alasgar Hasanov shows how to create VFX (Visual Effects) in Houdini, the industry-standard 3D animation and visual effects package.  Step-by-step projects guide you through particles, smoke, fire, fluids, and destruction using clear procedural workflows. This book provides a solid foundation in Houdini FX fundamentals for beginners, while also helping more experienced artists push the boundaries of innovation.

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Author: Alasgar Hasanov
Publisher: Packt
Date: September 2025
Pages: 418
ISBN: 978-1835882917
Print: 1835882900
Kindle: B0DP36TBPP
Audience: Developers interested in VFX graphics
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Category: Graphics & Games

• Understand Houdini's UI, node-based workflow, and procedural fundamentals
• Build and organize procedural models and flexible assets
• Design particle systems, from emitters and forces to simulation settings
• Create pyro FX, including smoke, fire, and explosions
• Simulate rigid bodies, destruction, and FLIP fluids, such as water and splashes
• Apply materials, textures, and shaders to light and render with Karma
• Improve efficiency with best practices for workflow, optimization, and production

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