Cinematic Procedural Environments in Houdini is a deep dive into building complex, cinematic environments using Houdini’s procedural tools. Taught by VFX supervisor Ali Al-Tobi, the course draws from real production experience to teach techniques for modeling, optimization, USD workflows, FX, shading, lighting, and compositing. You'll learn how to create clean, detailed assets, build flexible HDAs, and render with Karma. Designed for Houdini users from beginner to advanced, the course avoids heavy coding and focuses on clarity, control, and creative freedom. Each chapter is concise and structured for easy review. By the end, you’ll be equipped to build high-quality environments and tackle complex scenes with confidence.