Bootcamp in CFX with Houdini
Your future in VFX starts here!
Bring your characters to life!
In this CFX bootcamp with Houdini, you will learn how to create hair, clothing, fabric, and advanced dynamics simulations at the level of major Hollywood studios.

Dates
From April to July
Modality
Online and Face-to-Face
Language
Spanish and English
Duration
4 months
Software
Houdini Sidefx
Presentation
Master Visual Effects with L’Idem’s CFX Bootcamp!
Are you passionate about visual effects? Do you dream of bringing stunning creatures to life, designing fantastic worlds, and creating epic movie scenes? This is your moment!
In just 4 months, our CFX Bootcamp will take you from zero to expert in Houdini, the industry-leading VFX software. You’ll learn everything from the basics to advanced techniques to become a top-level Creature Effects Artist.
· Intensive online and in-person training.
· Personalized mentoring with industry experts.
· Final project to boost your portfolio.
Take your creativity to the next level and prepare for a career in the world of visual effects. Start your journey in VFX!



Educational methodology and objectives
We apply a dynamic methodology developed based on practice. Treating each student as a professional, we prioritize the real applicability of the acquired learning and teach how to meet the corresponding standards.
Our educational model is based on project work and the reproduction of the real environment.
1.
Professional game artist

Comprehensive training as a CFX Artist capable of creating hair, clothing, fabric and advanced dynamic simulations at the level of major Hollywood studios.
2.
Connection with the industry

To train students to create functional artistic content for film, series and video games, using the techniques most commonly used in the industry today.
3.
Job
Insertion

Specialized training for art professionals for film, series and video games, capable of immediately joining a production.
4.
Professional
Validation

Comprehensive program verified year after year by professionals from the VFX & CFX industry with a recognized track record.


Program – International Bootcamp at CFX with Houdini
ASIGNATURAS
SUBJECTS
- HOUDINI FUNDAMENTALS. You will become familiar with the Houdini interface and learn the basic fundamentals (ABC) to handle it.
- GROOMING. You will learn to create the hair of our characters or creatures from scratch: hairstyles (grooms) for animals, creatures, monsters, realistic characters and cartoons. Simulation of own projects.
- FUR (Hairstyles). With the help of special tools and techniques, we will simulate realistic hairstyles, styles and textures so that they look great in our animations or 3D images.
- FEATHERS (Feathers). Using specialized tools and techniques, we will design and simulate realistic feather systems that enhance our animations or 3D models.
- CLOTH, SOFT BODIES & MUSCLES. Clothing and soft body simulation in VFX involves making clothing and flexible objects move realistically in animation, using a kind of “virtual physics.”
- Final Projects: Based on the concepts learned in the bootcamp, the student must carry out a real project to incorporate into their demo.


Outputs / Employability
CFX Artist
Bring characters and creatures to life, making dynamic elements such as clothing, hair, feathers, and fur behave realistically and believably.
Houdini Groom TD
Specialization in the creation and simulation of hair, fur or feathers in animals and characters with tools such as Houdini.
Digital Compositor
Final image composition and creation of shots for any type of audiovisual production (movies, commercials, TV series…) using filmed or CG elements.
Artista CFX Freelancer
Works independently offering services to small and large productions, allowing flexibility and a private project portfolio.
Houdini FX Artist
Creation of photorealistic and physically real visual effects (dust, water, smoke, explosions, destruction, etc.).
Visual Effects Artist
Development of your own projects in their entirety. Create your own digital pieces, develop VFX solutions entirely independently or as part of a team.
Student projects

VFX Teachers
Testimonials
Who is this training for?
People who want to change course

Are you thinking of changing sectors? This training is designed to develop the skills necessary to work as a CFX Artist, both for series, films and video games
People who want to boost their career

Take this course to complement your knowledge and be able to create functional artistic content for large productions.
Recently
graduated

Have you just graduated from university? This training will provide you with the essential skills to start your career in the industry and art of film, movie and video game productions.
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FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
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