Creating a Sci-Fi Sequence using Houdini Solaris (The Gnomon Workshop) + Giveaway!

Creating a Sci-Fi Sequence using Houdini Solaris (The Gnomon Workshop) + Giveaway!

Hey all, long time no see! I have some more articles in the work that will release soon, but for the past few months I've been very busy working on a large Solaris workshop for The Gnomon Workshop.

Creating a Sci-Fi Sequence using Houdini Solaris | The Gnomon Workshop
<p>Elevate your Houdini Solaris and USD skills in this comprehensive workshop taught by Lead Lighting Artist Andreas Kjær-Jensen. Perfect for lighting artists and generalists getting started with Solaris, this workshop takes you through the entire process of creating a production-quality sci-fi sequence in Solaris.</p></br> <p>Houdini’s Solaris is quickly becoming the industry standard for lighting in Visual Effects. Over the course of 6 hours, Andreas will guide you through creating an action-packed VFX sequence in Houdini. Artists will not only learn how to use Solaris but also gain an understanding of the underlying structure of USD and its application in real-world VFX productions today.</p></br> <p>Andreas begins with a thorough introduction to Solaris and USD as a whole, then uses the same techniques and workflows to develop a fully fledged sequence, including shading, layout, cinematic lighting, and pipeline. By completing this workshop, artists will have learned a complete workflow for making their own sequences within Solaris. </p></br> <p>Project files, including assets, renders, and textures, are included so subscribers can follow along step-by-step while Andreas builds the scene. You’ll walk away with advanced skills in Solaris, confidence in leveraging USD for VFX production, and a deeper understanding of industry-standard USD and Solaris workflows. </p></br> <p>Assets used in this workshop include Action VFX’s Aerial Explosions 3D Assets pack, as well as KitBash3D’s Future Warfare Kit and Spaceships Legacy Kit. </p>

I'm really excited to finally share the release of this in-depth Solaris workshop. The workshop covers production workflows for Houdini Solaris including asset setup using proper USD guidelines, creating an efficient multi-shot pipeline, and lighting and shading using Karma and MaterialX. The project files also include everything you need to follow along.

It's available on The Gnomon Workshop. If you use my coupon code ANDKJ20 you'll get 20% off your first month (offer expires June 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM UTC.). I hope you enjoy!

You can also add a comment below for a chance to win a free one-year subscription to Gnomon Workshop. I'll draw one lucky winner June 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM UTC. , so be sure to act fast.

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