Fxphd – USD and LOPs for Houdini Artists
May 6, 2026
Description

The course begins by explaining all the core concepts of USD, followed up by applying this knowledge on an example shot as it moves along a USD based pipeline. It will go over asset creation, layout, animation, FX and lighting. In the end, you will have a solid understanding of what a USD pipeline looks like from start to finish and especially how you can work with USD files in Houdini. Everything you will need as a Houdini artist from opening USD files to importing them into SOPs and then successfully exporting it back to USD will be covered.
Topics: Houdini
Source: https://madbax.org/fxphd-usd-and-lops-for-houdini-artists/