How to Calculate a Gradient Along a Curve in Houdini

Jesper Rahlff shows how to create and use a gradient along a curve in Houdini.

The level of control in Side FX Houdini is often astounding. As an example, check out this new tutorial from Jesper Rahlff, who shows how you can create a gradient along a curve. The video covers how you can calculate a gradient on any curve, while also exploring some uses for working with the technique.

Jesper explores how to use the gradient to build a relationship with other attributes that you can choose. Also shown is how to control connections by using a ramp node. The tutorial also explains how you can start to create procedural geometry with your newly-found gradient-curve skills.

Jesper is an experienced Technical Artist, with a demonstrated history of working in the motion picture and film industry, who loves the field of teaching.