Introduction

Threw those articles you will be learning many of the common required knowledge when working as a TD for Houdini. Those knowledge can be applied to Artist or Pipeline oriented development.

Requirements

Before starting be sure you need to:

• SideFX Houdini - Installed - Learning edition should be enough for most
• Houdini basics - The introduction to Houdini should be enough
• Python coding - Some basic knowledge of programming is recommended

Summary

Please find bellow an outline of the discussed subjects:

• First Tools
• Houdini Python API
• Creating HDA
• Events

• Rops / Soho

  • Creating custom ROP
  • Introduction to soho module
  • Custome network evaluation
  • Advanced HDA - Tips & Tricks

• TOPs / PDG

  • Houdini nodal automation
  • Pro & Cons and integration in studio workflows
  • hbatch and external invokation of houdini
  • Intro to Houdini Engine