Introduction to RenderMan RIS in Houdini
Pluralsight
Course Summary
In this course, we will explore Renderman RIS in Houdini 15. Software required: Houdini 15 and Renderman 20 or higher.
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Course Description
In this course, we will explore Renderman RIS in Houdini 15. Studios have been using Renderman for years and with recent integration improvements in Houdini 15 and Renderman 20 you too can leverage this fast and easy to use workflow for lighting, shading, and rendering your next project. We start by talking about the Renderman for Houdini implementation and setting up a basic scene. We'll learn how to access the tools and to create our first simple render. Then we'll dive deeper into the new RIS rendering mode where we will develop our own procedural materials. We'll also learn the basics of working with lights and rendering integrators. Don't worry if you have never used Renderman before, this series of lessons was developed for an artist who is brand new to rendering with Renderman, but who also holds a solid understanding of basic 3d concepts and a general understanding of Houdini's interface. If you need to get up to speed on these basic concepts, start by checking out the newest Introduction to Houdini course in our library. Software required: Houdini 15 and Renderman 20 or higher.
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Course Syllabus
Introduction and Project Overview- 1m 24s
—Introduction and Project Overview 1m 24sIntroduction to RenderMan RIS in Houdini- 3h 12m
—Setting up RenderMan for Houdini 6m 22s
—Creating a Simple RIS Scene 8m 49s
—RIS Materials and Lights 9m 43s
—The Disney Principled Bxdf 7m 6s
—Converting and Using Texture Maps 11m 33s
—The Pixar LM Bxdf 15m 18s
—Integrator Nodes and the ROP Node 10m 22s
—Using IBL 14m 3s
—Using Other Light Types 11m 28s
—AOV's and LPE's 6m 17s
—Bringing It All Together 5m 12s
—Creating Base Bxdf's 10m 27s
—Applying Base Bxdf's 9m 47s
—Using Subdivision 5m 22s
—Batch Convert and Light Emission 10m 28s
—PxrTexture and Pxr to Float 10m 35s
—Normal Maps 12m 59s
—Using SE Expressions 14m 20s
—Final Render Quality 12m 8s