Houdini & EmberGen Class: Learn LiquiGen,VATs and 6-Point Lighting

Take a deep dive into the procedural workflow of realistic and semi-realistic effects, with the new and improved Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp!

Learn industry-leading software from seasoned professionals to create stunning fire explosions, ink & toxic splashes, and groundbreaking simulations in EmberGen, LiquiGen, and Houdini!

What’s waiting for you inside?

• Learn to use EmberGen from the ground up: create fully procedural flipbook animations and unlock a faster, smarter VFX workflow
• Our mentors break down one of the most powerful (and intimidating!) tools in a comprehensive way, providing you with a clear understanding of Houdini for VFX
• 15+ hours of in-depth training, adding LiquiGen simulations and Vertex Animation Textures (VAT) to your tech arsenal
• New material and shader tricks to integrate 6-point lighting and other tools to make your VFX stand out
• 8 weeks of live sessions, exclusive content, and direct mentorship to keep you moving forward every single week
• Two portfolio-ready effects, along with elemental variations: push your skills, knowledge, and portfolio to the next level

By the end of the class, you won’t just understand the tools - you’ll confidently use them to create production-quality real-time effects.

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The Bootcamp starts on March 26th, 2026. There are a limited number of seats, and they are already going fast, so don't miss your chance to reserve a spot. If you miss your chance, you can join the waitlist for the next session when announced. 

Ththis guided experience includes a variety of perks

• New Project Files, Assets & Assignments
• Permanent access to lessons and live session recordings
• Access to both Houdini & JangaFX simulation licenses for the class duration
• 3 free months of the VFX-A All Access subscription
• Permanent Discord Community Access 

Check out the new Bootcamp page for more details! 

Houdini & EmberGen Bootcamp

Get access to our engaging Discord server and be guided through this exclusive eight-week course. Receive feedback each day meet face-to-face with our mentors in weekly livestreams. Houdini and EmberGen Bootcamp includes over 15 hours of exclusive content, access to both Houdini and JangaFX licenses for 12 weeks, and an additional 3 months of  VFX-A All Access subscription.

Next Session Starts: March 26th, 2026

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Your next Mentor:

VFX Artist Diana Simonyan (Digital Extremes, Warframe, Baldur's Gate 3) will lead this Bootcamp and will introduce you to the software packages as well as guide you step by step through the creation of fire, splashes and explosions! 

Your mentor will lead the live lectures, giving critique, feedback, and overall guidance to students, helping you find your creative voice!

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