Node Flow

Hey it's me and I have some news!
After months of hard work I am excited to announce the launch of my brand new website: NodeFlow Hub! 🥳

Being a professor and a mentor in Houdini and Unreal Engine, I understand the struggles in understanding these complex tools, so I've built this hub to supercharge your Houdini & Unreal learning journey and it's completely free! ✨

Why you should check it? You will find:

1. Structured learning paths with step by step tutorials on Houdini topics like Solaris for USD pipelines, Oceans, Crowd Systems, Copernicus and more. 🌊

2. A blog with personal notes, insights on full workflows like how to build Feathers in Houdini, Trees with SpeedTree, Environments in Unreal, Gaussian Splatting, Image Processing, PCG and more 📓

3. Quizzes to test and improve your Houdini skills (this is a fun one) 🎯

4. Community and resources including Discord access, my students testimonials, hip files and extra content 📁

This website has been built with love and care and it's my way of giving back to our amazing Houdini & Unreal community! ❤️

I am sure you will like it: nodeflowhub.super.site/

Are you an educator? Let's connect! 🙌
#Houdini #VFX #TechArt #UnrealEngine #NodeFlow

3 months ago | [YT] | 35

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What if I started making some Unreal tutorials??
As I am gaining more experience with PCG, Chaos and MegaPlants, this could be a thing! Would you be interested in that?

4 months ago | [YT] | 16

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NodeFlow Discord Server Launch 🚀🎉

After months of hard work, we’re excited to finally launch the NodeFlow Discord server! This is a safe, supportive space for our community to share artwork, grow together, and get free feedback on their projects.

Why Join Our Discord?

🎓 Exclusive Free Workshops: Attend free, members-only workshops hosted by NodeFlow to boost your Houdini skills.

🤝 Feedback & Collaboration: Share your work in a welcoming environment and get constructive feedback from fellow artists. Connect and collaborate on projects together.

🏆 Creative Challenges: Participate in fun internal challenges to spark creativity and push your Houdini abilities to the next level.

🌐 Network with Talented Artists: Meet and learn from passionate, talented artists around the world. Level up your learning by exchanging tips, tricks, and inspiration.

Best of all, it's completely FREE to join!

Click the invite link to become part of our community: discord.gg/jAG98BK3js


Take your Houdini learning to the next level and come connect with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

7 months ago | [YT] | 35

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🚀 Houdini 21 is looking incredible.
Massive updates across COPs, MPM, Pyro, character tools, and more — with real-time workflows and AI-powered features that seriously raise the bar.

I went through the entire sneak peek and shared my thoughts, reactions, and why this update is a big deal for Houdini artists.

🎥 Watch the full breakdown here:

10 months ago | [YT] | 11

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Hey NodeFlowers, I should definitely come up with a better name, I know.

Sorry for the lack of videos lately, I’ve been caught up with some freelance work that made it almost impossible to record or edit anything

I figured I owed you a quick message, since you’re honestly the reason I keep pushing to make better and better content!

So yeah, things are settling down now, and I’ll be back at it soon, with new videos and more energy than ever 🚀

Thanks for being here, see you very soon ✌️

10 months ago | [YT] | 17

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This morning I woke up to something unexpected
we just passed 5,000 subscribers 🎉.

I honestly can’t describe how much this means to me 🙏
Houdini is a complex tool, and for many, the learning curve can feel intimidating.
Since I started teaching in a school here in Madrid, and offering private mentorships, I’ve met so many amazing artists, passionate, curious, and with a genuine desire to learn everyday ✨

That’s what inspired me to start NodeFlow 🚀, a space where I could share what I’ve learned in a way that’s clear, structured, and made with care.

Seeing this channel grow, seeing your comments, your support… it’s something I never take for granted ❤️

🎁 To celebrate 5K, here’s something special:
I’m opening a few limited spots for private mentorships — a more focused way to learn Houdini with me, step by step, with feedback, structure, and guidance.

It’s for artists who want to push further, build strong foundations, or just not feel alone in the process.
If that sounds like you, send me an email at marioleone@gmail.com — I’d love to connect and tell you more.

Mentorship spots close July 22 — are you ready for the next step in your Houdini journey?
Let's keep growing together ❤️

11 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 36

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New video drops Monday, the first in a beginner-friendly particle series for Houdini 20.5! 🎬💨
We’ll dive into the POPNET, explain velocity, curl noise, and key attributes all in under 10 minutes!

Enable the notifications so you won't miss it!

Also… we’re at 4974 subs 👀 Almost 5K! Let’s hit it together 🚀

11 months ago | [YT] | 11

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🌊 What are you waiting for?!
I just released a quick under‑10‑minute guide to seamlessly merge FLIP sims with Ocean surfaces using the newest workflow in Houdini 20.5.

You’ll learn how to tie your fluid simulation directly into the Ocean tools, then shade and render everything in Karma XPU for that cinematic finish 🚀
This was one of your top requests and it’s hard to find elsewhere for Houdini 20.5. Curious how you’d apply this in your projects or what challenges you’ve faced blending sims and oceans? Let me know below 👇😄

Watch it, only on NodeFlow!

#Houdini20_5 #OceanFX #KarmaXPU #VFX #ProceduralMagic #Nodeflow

11 months ago | [YT] | 22

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Hey You! 🫵

I love hearing from you, so don’t be shy!
Drop your topic ideas and questions in the comments under my videos. I read every single one and reply to them all. If I spot a trend in requests, you’ll see a dedicated video soon (like “Merge FLIP & Oceans Seamlessly 🌊”).

Want more day-to-day updates? Follow me on social media, especially LinkedIn, where I’m most active: www.linkedin.com/in/marioleone3d/

I’m thinking about launching a Discord server for real-time Q&A, sneak previews, and community hangouts.
Would you join? React with a 👍 if you’re in or let me know below!

I wish you a nice Weekend ❤️

11 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 31

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Today marks a special milestone for NodeFlow as the official SideFX LinkedIn account has reshared our last videos!
It means a lot to see our content acknowledged by the very team behind Houdini itself ✨

I also want to take a moment to thank everyone who’s subscribed to the channel, NodeFlow wouldn’t exist without your support, and I’m truly grateful for this growing community.

A new video is dropping next week as usual. See you there! 💜

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