HOUDINI SCHOOL
Maths for Artists
Taught Maths for Artist live class at Houdini School.
This course is designed not only to showcase ways of utilizing math in Houdini but also to focus on developing a mindset to solve new problems using mathematics.
Duration: 11.5 hours over 4 weeks
Week 1
1. Introduction2. Number System3. Brief Introduction to Complex Numbers4. Introduction to Mathematical Functions5. Algebra of Functions6. Function composition7. Use cases of some common functions8. Cartesian Coordinates9. Transformation of space using Polar Coordinates10. Linear Interpolation & Smooth Step11. Group Practice Session Week 3
1. Introduction to Quaternions1. Euler Angles Vs Quaternions2. Quaternions and Complex Numbers3. 3D Rotation using Quaternions4. Euler Angles to Quaternions5. Quaternions to Euler Angles6. Quaternion to Rotation Matrix7. Quaternion Interpolation8. Other useful Quaternion Functions 9. Group Practice Session
Week 2
1. Introduction to Vectors2. Point Vs Direction3. Magnitude & Direction of Vectors4. Resolution of Vector5. Algebra of Vectors6. Dot Product7. Cross Product8. Vector Fields9. Divergence & Curl10. Gradient Vectors11. Group Practice Session
Week 4
1. Introduction to Matrices2. Matrix Multiplication3. Unpacking the Matrix4. Basis Vectors5. Cylindrical & Spherical Coordinate Systems6. Transformation using Matrices7. Quaternions and Matrices8. Matrix Interpolation9. Use cases of Matrices in Computer Graphics10. Recap
Houdini Battles
Spending time with the community, sharing ideas and having fun!