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Course Overview
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From rivers and oceans to cloth, fire, particles, and destruction — build real-world projects with live guidance.
Real Benefits
What You'll Gain from Our Houdini FX Online Course
You’ll learn not just the tools, but how to think like an artist and problem-solver — exactly what studios look for.
Structured Learning
No prior experience? No problem. Our beginner-friendly curriculum takes you from the fundamentals of Houdini to advanced FX workflows, step by step.
Live Classes + Recordings for Flexibility
Join daily live Zoom classes with direct teacher interaction, plus access full class recordings anytime so you can learn at your pace.
Hands-On, Project-Based Training
Learn by doing. Every module includes practical assignments and real-world VFX breakdowns — helping you build a job-ready portfolio and showreel that stands out.
Real Industry Workflows
Train with production-style workflows, tools, and creative problem-solving approaches used by professionals — so you’re prepared for studio environments.
Career Mentorship & Job Readiness
Receive personalized feedback, resume/showreel tips, and insider career guidance to help you confidently pursue opportunities in the VFX industry.
Supportive Community & Certification
Be part of a passionate learning group, get your questions answered by mentors, and earn an industry-recognized certificate that proves your skills.
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Houdini FX Course
HOUDINI + NUKE (ONLY PASSES)
3 Month Online Course
$ 450
Enroll to the Main Course If You Like the Demo
Prerequisites
What you Need To Start
No prior VFX experience needed
The course is for both beginners & intermediates.
Laptop/PC Requirements
8 GB RAM (mandatory), 16 GB (recommended)
Classes are in English
Basic understanding needed to follow lessons
1–2 hours daily commitment
For 3 months (if you join the main course)
Indian VFX School Featured on Youtube's Official Channel by Corridor Crew
When Corridor Crew reviewed the year’s top VFX moments on YouTube’s official channel, they gave a special shout-out to our Sandworm simulation, where we replicated 54 million grains of sand using Houdini.
Structured Learning
Houdini FX Syllabus
Built for You
Learn only what’s important, in the right sequence, with methods that actually work.
FLIP Module
- River Simulation/Meshing/Render
- Flip Tank Simulation/Narrow Band
- Flip Tank Meshing
- Boundary Layer
- Rock Splash With Speed Limit
- River Modelling
- Ocean Spectrum Setting Up White Water
- Merging With Flip Tank
- River Simulation
- River Meshing
- River Render
- Flip Tank Setup and Collisions F = MA
- Flip Tank Narrow Band
- Flip Tank Boundary Layer
- Flip Tank Double Surface Issue Fix & Basic Meshing
- Flip Tank Meshing and Noise Removal
- River Modelling
- Setting Up Base Mesh Using Boolean and Noises
- Attribute Noise and Randomize Pscale, N, Cd
- Ocean Spectrum
- Ocean Spectrum Basic Setup
- Ocean Spectrum Waves Direction
- Ocean Spectrum Rendering
- Ocean Ship With Fake Movements
- Pop Advect / Custom Vel Fields
Pyro Module
- Air Concept Explanation
- Divergence and Vel Field
- Tank Missile Scene Velocity Explanation
- Tank Missile Scene Vortex Confinement
- Tank Missile Scene Disturbance
- Advanced Control Over Explosions
- Temperature vs Flame Field
- Realistic Fire
- Flame Thrower Using Particles
- Advanced Custom Fields
Vellum Module
- Cloth Working With Particles and Constraints
- Cloth Stretch and Bend Constraints and Rest Length
- Attach to Geo and Ship Cloth
- Animate Constraints and Flag
- Soft Bodies Pressure, Strut and Tetr. Constraints
- Tet Vol vs Stretch etc
- Peeling Effect
- Cloth Tightening
- Active Inactive
- Cloth Tearing
- Grains
POP Module
- Friction, Bounce, Bounce Forward Inherit
- Velocity and Velocity Variance
- Pop Just Born and Pop Force
- Pop Replicate
- Pop Collision Detect
- Pop Rain
- Pop Rain Flip and Just Born Group
- Pop Canon Debris
- Pop Tornado
- Pop Randomize Mass
- Pop Disintegrate
- Pop Shield Pieces Formation
- Pop Shield Energy Blast With Age Attraction
- Pop Fireworks
RBD Module
- Different Types of Fractures - Voronoi vs RBD Material vs Boolean
- Active vs Inactive Attributes
- Ground Destruction With Custom Fractures
- Ground Fracture With Custom Velocities
- Working With Debris
- Working With Constraints and For Each Loop
- Working With Different Materials and Their Constraints
- Understanding Propagation and Iteration in Constraints
- Working With Cluster Constraints
- Working With Custom Clusters
- Understanding Soft Constraints
- Metal Bending Effects
- Building Destruction
- Building Destruction With Debris and Smoke
Nuke Module
- All Basics - Navigation, UI
- Multi-Pass Compositing
- ACES Workflow
- Houdini Renders Compositing
Student Testimonials
My experience in IVS was amazing. The one takeaway I got from them is to understand the functionality of Houdini in a simple manner rather than getting confused and lost, which I did when I used to look up online videos without having a base or understanding of the software.
Aditya Vanmali
Industrial Light & Magic
My experience at Indian VFX School has been incredible. It’s because of IVS that I got into my dream studio, Industrial Light & Magic, right at the beginning of my career. What really stood out to me was their way of teaching Houdini. They make it simple to create high-quality FX shots without getting lost in VEX or too many technical details. The explanations are clear, practical, and easy to apply, which made learning Houdini feel exciting instead of overwhelming. I genuinely believe IVS had a big part in building my career and giving me the confidence to step into the VFX industry. I’ll always be grateful for that.
Nabeel Shaikh
Industrial Light & Magic
Completing the Houdini FX course at Indian VFX School was a transformative experience for me. The hands-on training, expert instructors and well-structured curriculum helped me develop a solid foundation in visual effects, particularly in Houdini. Thanks to this course, I was able to build an impressive showreel that showcased my skills. The knowledge and confidence I gained ultimately led to landing a job at DNEG, one of the leading VFX studios.
Sahil Milind Modi
DNEG
Everyone says that Houdini is the most difficult software in VFX industry but after joining IVS I was able make a realistic FX scene in just 15 days. I've watched many tutorials about Houdini but Sarthak sir explains every complicated topic in a very simple way. Now I'm working in the VFX industry all because of INDIAN VFX SCHOOL in just 3 months of Houdini course.
Kalpesh Khairnar
Digital Turbo Media
Learning Houdini at Indian VFX School was a game-changer for me. The hands-on training and industry insights gave me the confidence to create high-quality VFX with precision and creativity. I will be forever grateful for the amazing experience, learning Houdini became enjoyable because of the wonderful teaching methods used by IVS.
Sayantan Sur
DNEG
IVS provided me with an exceptional learning experience in FX. The industry-focused and hands-on training greatly enhanced my skills, giving me the confidence to create high-quality visual effects.
Arbaj Hussain
Zero Design Studios
I had an amazing experience at IVS. They made learning Houdini so easy, covering everything from the basics to advanced simulations. Not only I got full support during the course but also even after completing my course I'm still getting the same support from IVS. Today I'm doing a job in my dream company only because of IVS. Thank you so much INDIAN VFX SCHOOL for everything. Highly recommended!
Esha Pramanik
DNEG
Joining Indian VFX School has been an amazing experience! The way they explain complex concepts is unmatched—no one else can break things down as clearly and effectively as they do. The learning environment is top-notch and their dedication to ensuring every student understands the material is truly remarkable. I'm so glad I chose IVS to kickstart my VFX journey. It's definitely the best place to learn and grow in this field.
Karan Arora
DNEG
IVS was a game-changer for me. The hands-on training in Houdini with interesting projects and the support from sir really helped me build my skills and confidence, which other big named institutes couldn't do. It wasn't just about learning the software—it was about understanding industry workflows and problem-solving. The guidance I got played a big role in helping me land my job. Super lucky to find mentor like Sarthak Sir.
Vaibhav
DNEG
My experience at IVS was amazing. I learned a lot, and Sarthak Sir's clear and straightforward teaching made it easy to get results. The best part is IVS provides recorded lectures after live sessions. Grateful for the knowledge and guidance!
Aditya E Dutonde
DNEG
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