Executive Development Programme in Houdini Pyro: Future-Ready VFX

• Introduction to Houdini Pyro: Overview of PyroFX, Houdini's fluid dynamics system, used for simulating fire, smoke, and explosions.

• Setting Up Houdini for Pyro Simulations: Exploring the user interface, setting up scenes, and defining simulation parameters.

• Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics: Learning the principles of fluid dynamics and how they apply to Pyro simulations.

• Creating Basic Pyro Simulations: Building simple fire, smoke, and explosion simulations from scratch.

• Working with Pyro Source Objects: Utilizing source objects to drive Pyro simulations, including fuel, temperature, and velocity sources.

• Manipulating Smoke and Fire Behavior: Modifying simulation properties, such as buoyancy, vorticity, and turbulence, to achieve desired effects.

• Rendering Pyro Simulations with Mantra: Configuring rendering settings and optimizing performance in Houdini's built-in renderer.

• Advanced Techniques for Pyro Simulations: Diving into techniques like volume mixing, shader-based effects, and particle integration.

• Real-World Applications and Case Studies: Examining how Houdini Pyro is used in the VFX industry for film and television projects.

• Future-Proofing Your Skills: Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in Houdini Pyro and the broader VFX industry.