Fluid Identity Test Course – Ocean Simulation and Logo Projection in Houdini (Dezember 25, 2025, 5 days)

Categories: Houdini

About Course

*This course is for testing purposes only and is not intended for purchase. It is used exclusively to support the development and improvement of our courses.

Fluid Identity – Full Overview – English version

Fluid Identity – Full Overview – German version

In this Houdini course, you’ll craft a dynamic ocean surface and project a logo that interacts naturally with the water’s motion.
Designed for motion designers, 3D artists, and VFX artists, working in a real studio environment, you’ll experience the full production workflow, from simulation and shading to lighting and compositing – exactly as professionals do.
You’ll learn the logic behind surface deformation, refraction, and projection mapping, building systems that are not just visually stunning, but technically robust. By the end, you’ll be able to create fluid, realistic, and artistically expressive results, mastering techniques that make your simulations both cinematic and production-ready.

Daily Schedule

*Course descriptions are subject to change as the software evolves and new tools are introduced, ensuring that our course content remains current and accurately reflects the latest updates.

*Die Kursbeschreibungen können sich ändern, wenn sich die Software weiterentwickelt und neue Tools hinzukommen, sodass unsere Kursinhalte stets aktuell bleiben und die neuesten Updates widerspiegeln.

What Will You Learn?

  • Ocean simulation and wave generation
  • Logo projection using UVs and displacement
  • Shader setup for reflection, refraction, and foam
  • Compositing and color grading in Nuke
  • Rendering high-quality, production-level water scenes

Course Content

Day 1 – Kickoff
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” - Albert Einstein …especially when Houdini crashes and imagination is all you have left. Welcome to the course!

Day 2 – Creativity Boost
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” - Albert Einstein So if your simulation explodes unexpectedly today… congratulations, your intelligence is having a lot of fun.

Day 3 – Technical Motivation
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” - Dalai Lama Just like small parameter tweaks can completely break your scene. Power comes in tiny values!

Day 4 – FX Spirit
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” - Nelson Mandela Like that render that said “2 hours remaining”… for 19 hours. Keep going - you’re almost there!

Day 5 – Farewell Day
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs And if you love CGI and VFX, you’re officially doomed (in a good way). Keep creating magic - and don’t forget to bring snacks to your next render marathon.

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