Learn Houdini Apprentice (Free Version) from scratch. Chapter 1: Basics @EnriqueVenturaGames

Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

In this new tutorial series I'll explain some of the basics of the Houdini software, which you can download for free (the Apprentice version) from the sideFX website.

In this chapter we'll cover the main aspects of the UI and create our first project, a melting blob of text. Enjoy! :)

Learn Houdini Apprentice (Free Version) from scratch. Chapter 1: Basics

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