Accelerate your Houdini workflows with AI using Windsurf
A course by Carlos Dordelly
, Graphic designer
Learn bytecoding and programming in Python and VEX to optimize your Houdini projects with artificial intelligence.
Master the art of programming in Houdini with the integration of artificial intelligence. Learn to use advanced tools like Windsurf to simplify code generation through automatic and custom functions. Explore the concepts of bytecoding, a modern technique that harnesses the power of AI to build scripts without requiring expert programming skills. Discover how Python and VEX, the most widely used languages in Houdini, can facilitate scene creation and automate complex tasks. Through practical and detailed examples, you'll immerse yourself in a world where creativity and technology converge.
Gain confidence working with scripts in Houdini, managing code, and optimizing your workflow. From creating nodes to generating animations and textures, each lesson is designed to enhance your skills and streamline your creative process. Furthermore, delve into using OpenCL for advanced operations and transform your projects with unique visual effects. The combination of theory and practice will allow you to see tangible results quickly, making each session an enriching and rewarding experience.
What will you learn in this online course?
9 lessons & 2 downloads
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- 50 students
- 9 lessons (1h 4m)
- 2 downloads
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
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- Level: Beginner
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WindsurfWhat is this course's project?
You will learn to integrate Windsurf with Houdini to generate code using artificial intelligence. You will master concepts of bytecoding, Python, and VEX, creating automated scripts, generating complex geometry and visual effects, and optimizing creative workflows in the 3D environment.
Who is this online course for?
Ideal for programmers, visual effects artists, and animators who use Houdini and are interested in enhancing their skills with Python, VEX, and AI tools. It's also perfect for those who want to explore automated code generation and improve their creative processes.
Requirements and materials
Extensive prior knowledge is not required, but basic programming skills are important. You will need a computer with Houdini installed, an internet connection, and a willingness to learn about Python, VEX, and artificial intelligence tools.
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Carlos Dordelly
A course by Carlos Dordelly
Carlos Dordelly is passionate about the good execution of visual concepts in the disciplines of graphic design, art direction and motion graphics . He studied at the Design Institute of Caracas and in 2015 he decided to move to Santiago de Chile. In Chile, he founded his own studio together with the Venezuelan Roberto González, called Dyne.
Content
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Accelerate your Houdini workflows with AI using Windsurf
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Introduction
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Basic concepts of Python and Vibe Coding
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Tips for using Python and VEX
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Getting to Know Windsurfing
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Using Python in Houdini
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Windsurfing and Houdini
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Manage Houdin Scripts
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Practical Examples of VEX and Python
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Conclusion
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Final project
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FAQs
Windsurf is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to automatically generate and edit code in Houdini, making it easier to create scripts and expressions for 3D and VFX projects.
Advanced experience isn’t required, but having a basic understanding of programming and the Houdini environment is recommended to better follow the lessons and hands-on exercises.
Python is great for automating general tasks and managing the interface, while VEX is mainly used for efficient geometry manipulation and handling attributes at the node and visual effects level.
You’ll learn how to create, edit, and automate scripts using Python, VEX, and Windsurf—generating attributes, masks, distortions, and visual effects—plus how to integrate AI to streamline your workflow.
This course is aimed at artists and developers in computer graphics, VFX, animation, and anyone looking to optimize creative workflows through scripting and AI tools in Houdini.
You’ll need a computer capable of running Houdini and access to the Windsurf tool. It’s recommended to have Python installed along with a text editor, plus internet access to tap into external resources and AI.
With Windsurf, you can generate and edit scripts using simple prompts that AI turns into ready-to-use Houdini code, making it easier to automate and customize complex tasks.
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Excelente curso!! Gracias!