14.07.2025
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Look Back: The Power of Proceduralism Online Houdini-to-Unreal Training Course Led by Douglas Leong

During the height of the pandemic, Radiance60’s founder Douglas Leong launched an in-depth online course titled “The Power of Proceduralism,” designed to equip artists and professionals with essential SideFX Houdini skills, paired with Unreal Engine workflows for real-time production.

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Delivered in a fully virtual format, the course featured a flexible blend of self-paced video content, live Q&A sessions, and guided coursework with review sessions—creating an interactive and personalized learning environment despite the distance.

 

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🌍 Regional and International Reach

Participants joined from across mainland China, Hong Kong, and as far as Germany, demonstrating strong global demand for high-quality procedural and real-time training, even during lockdowns.

 

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🧰 What the Course Covered

 

  • Procedural modeling and scene creation in Houdini
  • Terrain and asset workflows from Houdini to Unreal Engine
  • Real-time optimization techniques
  • VFX simulation and scalable systems
  • Integration across film, games, XR, and advertising pipelines
  • Live feedback and review sessions to reinforce learning

 

👤 Who It Was For

3D artists, students, and VFX professionals
Game developers and XR content creators
Educators building next-gen curriculum
Anyone transitioning into procedural or real-time workflows

 

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Impact

Though this course is no longer active, it remains a meaningful chapter in Radiance60’s mission to expand creative technology education in Asia and beyond. The interactive format, international reach, and practical workflows continue to serve as a model for future programs.

 

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