Stop Being Afraid of Houdini // 18.5 Update! Includes Octane Render.

A beginner’s guide to Houdini for Artists and Motion Designers looking to expand their skills. Instructed by Mark Fancher, Senior Motion Designer and Houdini Artist at Already Been Chewed. Preferred 3D Companion for this course is Cinema 4D.
Available at - www.mograph.com/stopbeingafrai...

[@minimalfun]

Isn't weird that the title is "Stop being afraid", it sounds like a support group for victims of Houdini abuse. As a veteran C4D AE motion designer I tried to get inside the Houdini labyrinth, but boy if it was horrifying and the title "Stop being afraid" is very well suited for the fierce and scary Houdini dungeon. I hope your torch could shed some light on the dark, narrow and terrifying staircases of the Houdini castle.

[@Mograph]

We hope so too. :-)

[@chillsoft]

I'm a veteran of C4D and AE too, and I just took the mofo plunge man. Get like 10 baggys of some good greens and prepare your HOUDINI TUT playlist and just munch trough it. Probably the best (and most slacky) thing I've done in a while. But now, with some new grey hairs and a bit of a bigger belly, I can say that I've scratched the nominal surface of this beast.

[@masummitra7683]

Bro HOUDINI is actually very easy But the main thing is THE WAY U LEARN. SO PLS ALWAYS MAKE THINGS SIMPLE

[@minimalfun]

@@masummitra7683 For people with Math/Physics/Programming background, yes, they get it and like it. For artists however it doesn't click, and that is the group that I am talking about. I should ve been more specific.

[@raneemFX]

Whenever I am tired or frustrated in Houdini I just watch these videos it gives some relief. 🙌😍

[@Mograph]

:-) :-) :-)

[@playboy8303]

Damn, that's a sick intro....AWESOME bro

[@mattrittman]

Wow that promo was dope guys!

[@Mograph]

Thanks!

[@ifaisalstudio]

Dear Mograph, thanks for the cool stuff, thank you so much for making this community.

[@Mograph]

Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@GOLD-jb5pw]

I am amazed at your course. I always tried to learn Houdini and I failed every time. When I first studied Cinema4d, I found this tool really easy and familiar. And after listening to your lecture, Houdini became familiar. This is really amazing. I am confident and very excited that Houdini will power my career. This is the first time this clear lecture.

[@Mograph]

Great to hear! Thanks for supporting us. It allows us to make more courses.

[@PanupatChong]

Thank you for the course. After years of learning Houdini I never really got anything to show, until I bought this course. Many fun stuff with wonderful insight. Only 1 comment is that it would be nice if you can record at a lower resolution screen. Texts and everything in the UI are just so small in your video.

[@korcanatalay]

Here's where most people tend to misunderstand the situation of using any software: It's not the software that is hard or easy. It just depends on the level of complexity you are after. If you are trying to paint a hyper-realistic portrait inside MS paint then MS paint becomes really hard. Houdini takes only a couple months to click. That's it. The rest of the hardness is only UPTO YOU. So I don't like it when someone says Houdini is easy. Then everything is easy and everything is hard. It just loses its content when you say it like that.

[@mrmachine5632]

most people who take on houdini understand pretty well what the situation is, Houdini is a tough software to crack..simple as that.

[@melvin3509]

He is not saying the projects you are gonna do are gonna be easy. He just says Houdini itsself is easy, referring to knowing how to use the tools and all

[@zunainfaisal]

I got my hands on this course one week after I started learning Houdini. There was a lot that I had missed out and I gotta say, I'm really glad I got this one. Thanks a lot you guys :D

[@Mograph]

Glad you enjoying it. Thanks for supporting us!

[@papatos7214]

Houdini!! Runnnnnn

[@HindustanTales]

attribute randomize (up) not working. in 4A....please help me out I am using 18.05

[@TYLER3D]

If im wanting to start learning from 0 knowledge of the program is this the course to go for or should I learn the basics somewhere else?

[@shotgunpapi]

super!! ❤️

[@WrenderFarm]

Love the look of this course. Our current pipeline is Blender>Nuke. Is this geared specifically at C4D artists? Or can it be used for none C4D artists just looking to get into Houdini? If it's the latter, then consider us sold.

[@Mograph]

It's geared toward, but not exclusive. The C4D parts are only a small fraction of the workflow. You can skip those and be fine. Or you can watch them and apply the same concepts to round-trips from Blender to Houdini and back. Let us know if you have any other questions. We'll be happy to help. There are sample lessons and full tutorials on our channel if you want to get a feel for Mark's style.

[@masummitra7683]

Buddy nuke is just like butter so easypisy

[@jibocado9393]

Learning Houdini has been something that ive wanted to do for a long time and this course speaks volume to me, however I personally use Blender, is this course worthwile for someone who doesnt use C4D?

[@Mograph]

Absolutely. The same workflow can be applied to Blender. It's 90% Houdini learning.

[@ol1175]

It’s amazing! Can we get link for this tut?

[@Mograph]

Just went live - www.mograph.com/classes/

[@varunraikar]

Hey I am new to c4d and 3d motion design , can I take this course as a beginner? Or should I have some pre requisites?

[@Mograph]

TBH, this is a pretty advanced course if you don't know anything about 3D already. I would definitely have some prior knowledge of Cinema4D or other standard 3D software before you move forward. You can always check out the samples on our channel to see if it feels like too much or not.

[@Grizzlycake]

Blender/Maya Artist here! Looks interesting but what makes this course C4D oriented? Is it easily adaptible for other software?

[@Mograph]

It's C4D oriented because he goes into C4D for a round-trip a number of times, but Maya and Blender artists can still take it, too. Just skip the C4D stuff which is about 10%. You can follow along in your program of choice as well, there's just not a step by step.

[@carlososa5155]

Hi, is this course still viable in Houdini 18.5 ? Did much change since then so I could follow along without bigger issues? Thanks

[@Mograph]

Yes it is. In fact, there will be an 18.5 update VERY soon and everyone registered will get the update.

[@Wes_CREAM]

I am about to buy this but the website does not have a lot of specific info.. I understand this is being streamed on their site but how long do you get access to it? Is the $397 for permanent access or is it a specified time period? Are there project files for the lessons available?

[@mcmilstead]

The course never expires. Project files are available for each lesson. You will be able to login and see all the courses you've purchased through our site once you create an account.

[@Wes_CREAM]

@@mcmilstead Thankssssss! Looking forward diving into this

[@designnimbus]

Dude you look like a parallel universe version of gsg :D liked you by the way. l'm thinkin' to switch houdini now.

[@Mograph]

😂 😂😂

[@petarus625]

Damn, that intro card is clean... What software was used to create that?

[@Mograph]

The software that it's advertising.

[@louiselean8003]

Can I learn the course using Houdini 19？Are there huge differences between version 18 and 19?

[@Mograph]

Absolutely. Most bigger changes were in 18.5 and those have been updated. If there's anything NEW in 19 you have questions on or run into any issues, Mark will be glad to help.

[@daratfarzad4471]

Wow😍😍 it's so good Please tell me the name of the BG music. I love that

[@Mograph]

Stock music. "High Rush" from Premiumbeat.com

[@daratfarzad4471]

@@Mograph Thanks💕

[@penvirohk6771]

Need proper link, mograph.com/ classes doesn't have info regarding this course. Please reply

[@mattmilstead2180]

penviro hk check the link tomorrow. It hasn’t been released yet. ;)

[@penvirohk6771]

@@mattmilstead2180 thank you! sir

[@Mograph]

It's live now - www.mograph.com/classes/

[@ekapambudiriambomo5160]

Why do you use redshift? while the apprentice version are not supporting it

[@Mograph]

We show you both the built-in render engine and Redshift. Redshift is mostly used in C4D in this course. This is because it's the 3rd party engine that most designers are using in this type of workflow. The rendering sections are usually at the end of the chapter and you learn just as much even if it's not your engine of choice.

[@rezo856]

Music name bro please. Music Name. I love it so much. Will watch this tutorial definitely.

[@Mograph]

It's stock music from PremiumBeat.com

[@rezo856]

@@Mograph I entered that site but how to find it now? What is the name?

[@Mograph]

@@rezo856 High Rush

[@rezo856]

@@Mograph Thanks so much bro. I really like this site :) Thank you for sharing.

[@rezo856]

@@Mograph P.S This 'High Rush' music is really super best. I love it so much really. 11/10 :)

[@brucewayne243]

After buying the course I'll have lifetime access?

[@Mograph]

Yes

[@durgeshgurao8937]

I want to make my career in 'FX 'so this course is useful for me? And I don't know about cinema 4d I have basic knowledge of Houdini.

[@Mograph]

Absolutely. This will teach you so much about the workings of Houdini.

[@durgeshgurao8937]

@@Mograph is it beneficial for my FX career

[@Mograph]

@@durgeshgurao8937 To learn Houdini? Absolutely.

[@doneysundaramoorthy8035]

Hello! Is this course up to date for Houdini 19?

[@Mograph]

There are some new features in 19 that will probably come out in an update, but other than that this course is compatible with version 19. It was updated for 18.5, so all the lessons will work in the new version.

[@halloo20halloo]

I don't afraid about Houdini, i'm afraid where can i sculpting and rigging without zbrush and maya? Houdini is my lovely software for ever but can't help me for sculpting and rigging fast!

[@Mograph]

Have you tried sculpting in Cinema4D? We have a great 3-part series on it.

[@justincase8731]

So if ive never used Cinema 4D before i shouldnt bother buying the course?

[@Mograph]

Depends on your level of 3D. The course is 99% Houdini with a few C4D segments which could relate to any 3D software. If you're pretty familiar with other 3D programs then it's fine.

[@AyanCreations]

What is the music track it's so dope!

[@Mograph]

Stock music. "High Rush" from Premiumbeat.com.

[@ARAJARATHNAREDDYCHENNI]

I Work on maya Is this course is wors for Me...??

[@Mograph]

Absolutely. There are some points where he hops into C4D, but you can skip those parts. 95% of the course is in Houdini only. You can still apply what you learn and integrate it into Maya with ease.

[@fdslk1]

you have houdini engine which will make the bridge process of importing a walk in the park. This seems to be a course that only use C4D for rendering, I'm also interested, and mostly work in 3ds max, since I still don't fully understand CHOPs in Houdini I'm willing to give this a chance.

[@Mograph]

@@fdslk1 He shows rendering in Houdini as well and the other "C4D" rendering is Redshift so it's pretty universal. It's mostly in Houdini the whole time. You can find a breakdown of what is in each chapter at www.mograph.com/stopbeingafraidofhoudini/

[@fdslk1]

@@Mograph thanks! I'll check it out!

[@SlobboVideo]

Is this a teaser? There's no link or any explanation?

[@Mograph]

It's live now - www.mograph.com/classes/

[@SlobboVideo]

@@Mograph Awesome, and thanks for 4K resolution. Will definitely pick this up.

[@anmcopico4228]

Last time i heard maths is easy and i failed like shit.

[@anmolsingh8429]

why should a c4d artist learn houdini?? both are 3d packages right??

[@Mograph]

Houdini is WAY more advanced when it comes to particles, sims, and has advanced capabilities no other 3D software can achieve. Most 3D artists consider Houdini the next step in advancing their career as an artist. We encourage you to look into some of the amazing things Houdini can do.

[@matindi]

I'm gonna start this whole thing off with 3 bold words "HOUDINI ISN'T SCARY"

[@sgimancs]

Houdini is all about visual programming and parametrization. Therefore, it is more suitable for engineers than designers.

[@Mograph]

There sure are a lot of artists using it.

[@sgimancs]

@@Mograph Houdini FX is actively promoted in Russia. Therefore, recently we managed to finally get acquainted with Houdini.

[@Mograph]

@@sgimancs Cool!

[@cosmiccat4717]

Nice trailer, looks really cool ; ) Can I be honest ? 400$ is too much for me. If it was like 150$, I would have bought it. All the best !

[@Mograph]

We can understand that. However, at $397 you get 40 hours of content. Most courses that price give you 3-10 hours. We like to make sure our instructors feel it's worth the hundreds upon hundreds of hours they put into it. We will be offering some courses later in the year that are shorter and will be priced accordingly.

[@impylse]

anyone else feels abit uneasy about the coffee cup in the intro not spilling? 🤣

[@Mograph]

🤣🤣🤣

[@clarksteel98]

gulp ... gulp .... gulp

[@raneemFX]

now I can't afford this much money. Anybody, please tell me another way to learn.🙏

[@Mograph]

We will be releasing free content this year as well.

[@raneemFX]

@@Mograph Thanks 😍

[@nicholasscarcella1134]

2 people are afraid of houdini

[@Mograph]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alharrbi1977]

WoW great I’m first

[@roto_keyvfx4246]

The 21-second case teacher has an explanation？

[@Mograph]

Don't understand what that means.

[@Shrek_Has_Covid19]

I'm not but my laptop is.

[@jascrandom9855]

You can't tell me what to do! You're not my mom!

[@dirge8032]

While I enjoyed the video, the idea that Houdini is easy is undercut a bit by the course you are selling costing $397. if Houdini were easy, your course wouldn't be worth what it is. though I must admit it does look like a good course. not meant as a criticism just an observation mind you as I admire the skill and graft.

[@Mograph]

Why would a well-outlined, 40-hour course from a master of Houdini who takes you through all the basics up to even the "fun stuff" and constantly updates everything not be worth $397 after the hundreds of hours he spent on it? Just because something is easy doesn't mean it doesn't need to be taught. Once you learn it, it IS easy.

[@StarBoySammy]

im not sure people are afraid of Houdini, just nobody can afford the damn thing, people are just afraid of debt, lol especially since Houdini doesn't offer it as a single price, and certainly not affordable in any regard

[@Mograph]

There is a free version as well as a $269 version. I'm not sure why that would put most in debt, but if it does you should consider entering our scholarship program starting later this week.

[@StarBoySammy]

@@Mograph that would be really cool!, and i had seen the free version, but sadly it doesn't offer all the thing you are able to do in Houdini normally, and what i meant about the debt part is, there isn't an option to just buy Houdini, its a perpetual payment plan, that is quite pricey

[@Mograph]

@@StarBoySammy Yeah unfortunately that's how most software is these days. :-(

[@StarBoySammy]

@@Mograph I know, it's sad how flawed it is, it's like Houdini is saying its priceless

[@StarBoySammy]

@@Mograph how would I apply for your program though?

[@BUONCO]

I was really excited to look at this, then you said "I'm making this up as i go" that was a dealbreaker for me. A structured lesson plan and outline of education is superior in an educational situation not an entertainment situation. That line made me think there's going to be a lot of the whole " hey what's up guys, let me tell you about my dog, check out how funny i am," 10 minutes later gets into the lesson. Perhaps that's not how your course is, but that line made it seem so.

[@mattmilstead2180]

That was obviously a joke. The course is extremely well structured.

[@Mograph]

Yeah, that was an obvious joke.

[@MarkFancherFX]

Dang! - The one part I didn’t plan was what I was going to say when I was using my microphone to drive the animation of a sphere in one of the lessons. The course outline took months to develop, we never want to waste any paying customers time!

[@Ahmed-rn9yz]

Not worth it for beginner.

[@Mograph]

Absolutely it is. It starts from the very beginning and takes you through the whole thing.

[@mographed4863]

im so shaking my ass to this xD love it

[@matindi]

I'm gonna start this whole thing off with 3 bold words "HOUDINI ISN'T SCARY"

[@matindi]

I'm gonna start this whole thing off with 3 bold words "HOUDINI ISN'T SCARY"