SideFX Software has always provided some fgreat resources for getting into and started using Houdini, laying out first steps, and tutorials that help understand not only the features of Houdini, but also the workflows and processes.
Module 01 sets the tone for the rest of the modules. We will discuss setting up the desktop with panels specific to lighting and rendering, lighting naming conventions, and importing cameras, geometry and lights. We will then go on to discuss how to setup a linear lighting workflow in Houdini
Here, Go Procedural shows an overview of lighting, shading and rendering and best practices for setting up a scene in Houdini, looking at lighting naming conventions, cameras, and how to set up a linear light workflow in Houdini.