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FXPHD HOU234 - Crowds in Houdini Tutorial

Last updated: Sep 30 2025

FXPHD HOU234 Crowds in Houdini

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This course, taught by VFX supervisor Charles Chorein, provides a comprehensive guide to creating and animating a crowd scene using motion capture data and various assets from our VFX308 course. Starting with the acquisition of models and motion capture from the Mixamo database, you will create and enhance assets in Maya, then import and set up these assets in Houdini. The course covers the application of motion capture data, adding props like swords and shields, and managing all elements within a single agent.

  • Comprehensive crowd scene creation and animation
  • Motion capture data integration
  • Asset creation and enhancement in Maya
  • Houdini setup and implementation
  • Prop integration (swords, shields)
  • Single agent management
  • Expert instruction by VFX supervisor Charles Chorein

System Requirements​

  • Houdini
  • Maya
  • MP4 video player (1920×1080 resolution)

Installation Instructions​

  1. Install Houdini
  2. Install Maya
  3. Download and extract tutorial files
  4. Follow the course instructions for asset setup
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Houdini FXPHD HOU234 Crowds Tutorial Motion Capture Animation VFX Maya 3D