Learn SideFX Houdini with a Certified Instructor — From the Basics to VEX and Procedural Workflows

From 48 € /h

I’m a SideFX Certified Instructor and 3D artist with 20 years of experience in CGI. I offer one-to-one online Houdini lessons tailored to your level, interests, and goals.

If you’re new to Houdini, we can start with the interface, nodes, attributes, and the principles of procedural modeling. If you already use it, we can focus on VEX, simulations, lighting and rendering, or building more effective procedural workflows. I can also help you understand and troubleshoot a project you’re working on.

Lessons are practical: we’ll work in Houdini together, and I’ll explain the reasoning behind each step so you can apply what you learn independently. Before our first session, tell me about your experience and what you’d like to achieve, and I’ll prepare a lesson around it.

Extra information

Lessons are held online. Please have Houdini installed and, if you need help with a specific project, send me a brief description of the problem before the lesson. Houdini Apprentice is fine for beginners.

Location

Online from Italy

About Me

Hey! I’m a 3D artist and SideFX Certified Instructor, and I’ve been working in CGI and motion graphics for around 20 years. I love messing around with Houdini, procedural workflows, particles, VEX, and all the nerdy tricks that make you think, “Wait, I can do that?”

These are one-to-one lessons built around what you want to learn. If you’re just starting out, we can tackle the interface, nodes, attributes, and procedural thinking without getting lost in a giant network. If you already know your way around Houdini, we can dive into specific tools, build an effect together, or figure out why your current project isn’t behaving.

I like to keep things practical and creative. We’ll work on real examples, break things occasionally, and make sure you understand *why* something works so you can use it in your own projects. Whether you want to level up your skills or just geek out about Houdini, I’d be happy to help!

Education

Houdini Certified Instructor - 2026 - SideFx
Techical Art in Unreal Engine 5 2024 - Prometeo-Lab - (Epic authorized training center)
Digital & Virtual Design Degree - 2005-2008 - Istituto Europeo di Design - Roma - Italy
Scientific High School Diploma - 2000-2005 - Liceo Scientifico G. De Lorenzo - Italy

Experience / Qualifications

20 years in CGI and VFX, creating Houdini-based animation, simulations, and projection mapping for studios, live events, and installations.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Computer graphics

Computer modeling

Computer animation

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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About Me:
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Course Outline:
Introduction to Structural Analysis:
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ETABS:
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Robot Structural Analysis:
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Concrete and Steel Design:
Principles of design for both materials
Practical case studies and projects

Freelancing Tips:
Managing client projects
Best practices for successful freelancing in structural engineering

Course Goals and Outcomes
Within just 10 sessions, you will develop the necessary skills to work with either ETABS or Robot Structural Analysis, enabling you to take on real-world projects confidently. By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared to apply your knowledge and expertise in practical engineering scenarios

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✅ What you will learn:

Graphic design:
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Video editing on Canva:
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🧑‍🎓 This course is ideal for:
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🛠️ Methodology:
Interactive and 100% practical training. Each participant creates their own visuals and videos from the very first sessions. The program can be adapted to your goals.

📍 Format: Online or in person (to be agreed)
⏱️ Duration: Flexible according to your needs (beginner or advanced)
💬 Language: French

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Overview

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Who This Is For
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Please note: All lessons are taught exclusively in English. I do not offer lessons in Dutch.

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By the end of our lessons, students will have their own creative projects that they can proudly include in their portfolios.

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Turn Static Images into Professional AI Animations!

Learn how to transform static images, technical illustrations and creative concepts into engaging AI-powered animations.

In these practical, personalised lessons, I will guide you through the complete creative workflow, from concept to final production.

What you will learn:

- Creative AI tools and effective prompt engineering
- Preparing images for AI animation
- Creating motion blueprints and scene directions
- Animating machinery, mechanical systems and visual concepts
- Maintaining visual consistency and realistic movement
- Identifying and correcting AI-generated errors
- Refining animations and editing videos
- Creating professional content for education, business and social media

Who is this for?

Content creators, educators, engineers, technical professionals, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in practical AI animation.

No programming experience required. Lessons are adapted to your experience and creative goals.

Learn by creating real projects, with personalised guidance from an experienced educator and AI creative producer.

Teaching language: English

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