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Author: Joel Berg

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Dive into the vast skies and learn to create breathtaking cloud
environments with our latest tutorial, tailored for both beginner and
intermediate artists. This tutorial offers a deep dive into the newest
cloud tools introduced in Houdini 20, guiding you through a variety of
techniques to sculpt, render, and bring to life stunning volumetric
clouds and skies.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

SCULPTING WITH PRECISION: Harness the power of Houdini 20’s new
tools to sculpt detailed and dynamic cloud formations. From fluffy
cumulus to towering thunderclouds, learn the secrets of creating a
range of cloud types that can elevate any scene.

CRAFTING IMMERSIVE SKIES: Discover how to seamlessly blend clouds into
beautiful skies and expansive landscapes, creating environments that
captivate and engage.

RENDERING WITH KARMA XPU AND SOLARIS: Master the art of rendering
volumetric effects with Karma XPU and Solaris, Houdini's advanced
rendering and layout tools. Learn how to handle complex cloud scenes
efficiently

COURSE BENEFITS:

VERSATILE SKILL SET: Learn to use Houdini’s sophisticated cloud
tools to craft any type of environment, from serene to stormy skies,
enhancing your portfolio with versatile, eye-catching visuals.

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS: Whether you're aiming to work in film,
television, or game development, the skills learned in this course
will prepare you to tackle a wide range of projects, adding a new
layer of realism and emotion to your work.

DESIGNED FOR LEARNING: This course is carefully structured to guide
you through each step of the process, ensuring a comprehensive
understanding of both the fundamentals and more advanced techniques.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Become proficient in sculpting clouds using the latest tools
offered by Houdini 20.

• Explore methods to rapidly generate expansive skies and realistic
cloudscapes.

• Gain the ability to create dynamic skies and landscapes filled
with voluminous clouds.

• Dive into custom scene creation by layering clouds and skyboxes
with precision.

• Understand the advantages and limitations of the Solaris and Karma
XPU renderers for cloud rendering.

• Learn to render and composite complex cloud environments using
Karma XPU, Solaris, and Nuke.

After completing "Creating Stunning Volumetric Clouds & Skies with
Houdini," you'll not only be able to utilize Houdini's cloud tools
with confidence but also integrate these skills into your projects to
create diverse and compelling environments.

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Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Houdini interface

About the Author: Hello! I am a FX Technical Director in Los Angeles. I have been in the industry for 10 years. I studied at MET Film School in London UK, and since then have worked in studios like Reel FX, MPC, Prime Focus, Goldtooth Creative and some smaller studios as well. I also freelance on various projects.

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