CFX
BOOTCAMP
Transform your imagination into reality: Join our CFX Bootcamp and become a VFX Hero!
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Intensive 5-month program to become a CFX specialist using Houdini. Go from zero to hero and give your career a twist.
60+ HOURS VIDEO LESSONS
With over 60 hours of video on demand, you can learn at your own pace and whenever you want. After the 5 month you'll get lifetime access.
PROFESIONAL TEACHER
The instructors who will teach and mentor you are industry professionals with years of experience in the VFX sector.
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
The program is available in English and Spanish. An the menthorship teachers also speak both so comunications are not going to be a problem.
CFX
BOOTCAMP
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Intensive 5-month program to become a CFX specialist using Houdini. Go from zero to hero and give your career a twist.
60+ HOURS VIDEO LESSONS
With over 60 hours of video on demand, you can learn at your own pace and whenever you want. After the 5 month you'll get lifetime access.
PROFESIONAL TEACHER
The instructors who will teach and mentor you are industry professionals with years of experience in the VFX sector.
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
The program is available in English and Spanish. An the menthorship teachers also speak both so comunications are not going to be a problem.
WHAT IS THIS CFX BOOTCAMP?
ABOUT THE BOOTCAMP
HELLO!
HOW IT WORKS ?
CHOOSE BETWEEN TWO STUDY OPTIONS
You can take this bootcamp either alone or accompanied by a professional instructor. The program consists of 4 general blocks of pre-recorded classes plus a final project block.
If you choose to do it on your own, you can start whenever you want, but if you prefer guided instruction, pay attention to the enrollment periods.
bootcamp options
CHOOSE WHAT FITS YOU MORE
CFX BOOTCAMP
In this format, you are completely autonomous. Once you have made the payment, you will receive a link to start watching the videos and doing the exercises. Here, you organize yourself as you wish. You can receive feedback from the instructors if you submit your projects, but you will not have personalized mentorship.
CFX BOOTCAMP + MENTORSHIP
In this format, you can also be autonomous but you will have 1 personalized tutoring session per week during 5 month with the instructor. They will guide you to maximize the potential of the bootcamp and your projects. You can ask anything and resolve all your doubts about the class videos or exercises.
BOOTCAMP GENERAL BREAKDOWN
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ?
1. HOUDINI FUNDAMENTALS
In this first module, we will explain how the VFX industry and a studio work, giving you a general overview. We will familiarize ourselves with the Houdini software interface and learn the basic fundamentals (ABC) to be able to handle it with ease.
2. GROOMING
In this block, we will become professional digital hairstylists to create hair from scratch for our characters or creatures. We will create hairstyles (grooms) for animals, creatures, monsters, realistic characters, and cartoons. Later, in the next block, we will proceed to simulate our designs.
3. FUR
With the help of special tools and techniques, we will simulate realistic hairstyles, styles, and textures so they look great in our animations or 3D images. It’s like bringing our models to life with an incredible touch of digital fur!
4. CLOTH & SOFT BODIES
Cloth and soft body simulation in VFX is about making clothes and flexible objects move realistically in animation, using a kind of “virtual physics.” This way, we can make characters look like they’re wearing clothes that fold, stretch, and move realistically on screen!
5. CROWDS
We handle the creation and control of thousands of characters on screen. From crowds at a concert to armies in an epic battle, our mission is to ensure everyone behaves appropriately and the scenes look full of life.
6. FINAL PROJECT
Friend, get ready for the “final challenge”! After mastering all the skills in the CFX universe, the culminating moment arrives: the final extra project for your demo reel. It’s like the last level of an epic video game, but here you are the hero.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
BOOTCAMP GENERAL BREAKDOWN
1. HOUDINI FUNDAMENTALS
In this first module, we will explain how the VFX industry and a studio work, giving you a general overview. We will familiarize ourselves with the Houdini software interface and learn the basic fundamentals (ABC) to be able to handle it with ease.
2. GROOMING
In this block, we will become professional digital hairstylists to create hair from scratch for our characters or creatures. We will create hairstyles (grooms) for animals, creatures, monsters, realistic characters, and cartoons. Later, in the next block, we will proceed to simulate our designs.
3. FUR
With the help of special tools and techniques, we will simulate realistic hairstyles, styles, and textures so they look great in our animations or 3D images. It’s like bringing our models to life with an incredible touch of digital fur!
4. CLOTH & SOFT BODIES
Cloth and soft body simulation in VFX is about making clothes and flexible objects move realistically in animation, using a kind of "virtual physics." This way, we can make characters look like they’re wearing clothes that fold, stretch, and move realistically on screen!
5. CROWDS
We handle the creation and control of thousands of characters on screen. From crowds at a concert to armies in an epic battle, our mission is to ensure everyone behaves appropriately and the scenes look full of life.
6. PROYECTO FINAL
Friend, get ready for the "final challenge"! After mastering all the skills in the CFX universe, the culminating moment arrives: the final extra project for your demo reel. It's like the last level of an epic video game, but here you are the hero.
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Marc Domínguez
My name is Marc Domínguez and I have been in the crazy VFX industry for 6 years. I have always been at the forefront, working on productions such as “The Little Mermaid,” “Star Wars Visions 2,” “Pinocchio,” “Nope,” and also teaching and promoting Houdini and VFX.
For more information, feel free to drop me an email or text me on LinkedIn.
CFX
SENIOR ARTIST
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
My name is Marc Domínguez and I have been in the crazy VFX industry for 6 years. I have always been at the forefront, working on productions such as “The Little Mermaid,” “Star Wars Visions 2,” “Pinocchio,” “Nope,” and also teaching and promoting Houdini and VFX.
LET'S TALK ABOUT: PRICES
CFX BOOTCAMP FREELANCER
500 €
- 60+ Hours of video lesons.
- Life time access to the course.
- All assets and course resources: 3D assets, Textures, Houdini scenes, Nuke Scenes, PDF explanations…
CFX BOOTCAMP + MENTORSHIP
999 €
- 60+ Hours of video lesons.
- Life time access to the course.
- All assets and course resources: 3D assets, Textures, Houdini scenes, Nuke Scenes, PDF explanations…
- One hour week call with your instructor for menthoring during 5 months.
- Everyday feedback with your instructor.
BOOTCAM REQUIREMENTS
Software
Windows (64bit):
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1 and below (win7, etc) is NOT supported.
- Windows Server (any version) is NOT supported.
macOS (64bit):
- Requires 64-bit Intel-based or Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 11 and higher.
All programs have a free version so don’t worry about licenses.
Main programs:
- Houdini 20+
Other programs:
- Nuke
- Substance Painter
- Photoshop
- Sublime text
- DaVinci
- Discord
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
No prior experience is required for this course. If you’re excited to dive into the world’s top CFX software, this is the perfect course for you.
If you’re not sure whether this course is suitable for you, please contact us at info@marcdom.com
This course will demand 30 hours per week.
The exact weekly time commitment will depend on the topic, assignments, and your personal learning style. We highly recommend setting aside time each week for learning and practice. If you ever fall behind, don’t worry – you will have lifetime access to the lessons.
No, our lessons are pre-recorded, so you can progress through the course at your own convenience. We have structured our program to accommodate busy schedules, giving you the flexibility to learn when it suits you best.
If you decide to choose the mentorship version, you will have a one-hour follow-up call each week during 5 months to address questions and help you with your projects.
We recommend the same specs listed by SideFX on this page.
It would be helpful if you could have 32GB of RAM or more, but it isn’t 100% necessary.
You will get lifetime access to all the videos and material provided with the bootcamp. You will also gain access to a private chat system forever.
You will get the feedback and video calls by Discord.
Yes, we do offer Certificates of Completion.
You can request a full refund within 14 days of the course start date. To do so, email info@marcdom.com and our team will be glad to assist you.
You will have lifetime access to the course. If your schedule becomes hectic, you can always review the material at your convenience. You can view our complete refund policy on this page.
No sorry. The course is in Spanish or English.