Welcome to the Art of Simulation

Welcome to my courses and tutorials on Visual Effects! As an experienced VFX artist, I am excited to share my knowledge and skills with you. In these lessons, we will delve into a variety of topics, including water simulations, smoke and explosions, destruction and magic simulations, and more. You will learn how to effectively analyze VFX briefs, understand the technical and artistic requirements of a project, and efficiently plan and execute shots or entire movies. Whether you are new to VFX or an experienced artist looking to improve your craft, I am confident that you will find these lessons valuable and useful in taking your skills to the next level.

Testimonials

Juri is an incredible resource for Houdini knowledge. He goes above and beyond with his advanced solutions and is a fantastic teacher, making even the most challenging concepts easy to understand.

Juri's training was a game changer for my VFX skills. He not only taught specific techniques, but also the underlying concepts and approaches that helped me approach tasks with a new perspective. I am now much more confident in my abilities and highly recommend the training to any VFX artist looking to improve their skills.

Juri Bryan's training was incredibly valuable in helping me gain a solid understanding of Houdini and water simulations. His quality of teaching is top-notch and he has a great attitude, even when things go wrong. He has a deep understanding of the subjects he teaches and I highly recommend his guidance and wisdom to anyone looking to excel in the VFX industry.

Juri Bryan is a water specialist and a master of the Houdini craft. In his classes, you will learn how to build complex water systems and think like a proficient FX TD. He is a dedicated teacher who goes out of his way to customize feedback and pre-record extra content when needed. As a former student, I can highly recommend taking his classes to gain a better understanding of water systems and improve your skills as a VFX artist.

I have been using Houdini for several years, but Juri's lessons took my skills to the next level. His in-depth explanations and practical examples made it easy to understand even the most complex techniques. I am now confident in my ability to tackle any Houdini project that comes my way.

As a beginner in Houdini, I was intimidated by all the technical jargon and intricate workflows. But with Juri's patient and thorough teaching style, I was able to grasp the fundamentals and start creating my own projects within just a few weeks. I am grateful for his guidance and support

I learned a lot from Juri. His lessons were thorough and well explained. He covered a lot and the skills I learned gave me a far greater understanding of water simulation which has really helped to push my work to a new level.

Juri is hands down one of the best VFX teachers I’ve had the pleasure to learn from. The depth of his knowledge and production experience, combined with his ability to break down complex problems and their solutions in a way that is actually understandable, makes learning from him incredibly effective and fun.

Juri is an exceptional instructor with profound knowledge in all facets of FX creation. He delivers structurally sound and concise lectures that are consistently high quality. The recorded videos are well thought out and packed with information. In addition, Juri provides one-on-one feedback and custom video feedback that is genuinely thorough and helpful. This course has been the most valuable to me so far, and I would happily take another course with Juri in the future.