Course Overview

Class Description:

In this recorded course, students will be shown how to build and process Protein Data Bank data inside of Houdini. They will learn how to understand atomic values, visualize atomic elements, bonds between elements, information about residues and binding sites, as well as other protein information. There will also be a visual element for breaking down the different systems inside of biological proteins.


Learning Outcomes:

After participating in this course, students will be able to use tools to accurately produce results when it comes to producing scientific examples of proteins. They will be able to use various plugins and tools to generate results and have a better understanding of PDB.

Course curriculum

    1. Files

    2. Discord

    1. 1. What are Proteins?

    2. 2. Types of Proteins

    3. 3. Amino Acids

    4. 4. Nucleotides

    5. 5. Elements in Proteins

    6. 6. Modeling Proteins

    7. 7. Why Visualize Proteins?

    8. 8. Binding

    1. 1. Tools

    2. 2. The Protein Data Bank

    1. 1. Loading Proteins

    2. 2. Isolating Chains

    3. 3. Animating by Properties

    4. 4. Modeling

    5. 5. Additional Features

    1. 1. Q&A: Connectivity

    2. 2. Q&A: Model Scale

    3. 3. Q&A: Installing the Tools

    4. 4. Q&A: Attributes from Data

    5. 5. Q&A: Animations

    1. 1. Lesson Overview

    2. 2. The Scene File

    3. 3. Amino Acid Setup

About this course

  • $135.00
  • 63 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

Course Teaser

Session 1

Breaking Down Protein Systems

In session one, we will understand the basics of what proteins are, how they create you, and the different processes inside them.

  • Introduction
  • What are Proteins?
  • AminoAcids, ribonucleotides, deoxyribonucleotides
  • Bonds, Atomic Properties, and Connections
  • Protein Folding and Animations
  • Visualization Methods for Proteins
Session 2

Working with Wireframe, Ribbon, and Spapefilling Diagrams

In session two, we will learn how to create Space-Filling, Wireframe, and Ribbon Diagrams in Houdini.

  • Attribute Setup
  • Isolate Protein Parts
  • Building a space-filling diagram
  • Visualizing Attributes
  • Ribbon Diagrams
  • Wireframe Diagrams
Session 3

Protein Animations

In session three, we will learn how to animate proteins. We will break down different charges and attributes you will need to set up to animate your proteins.

  • Attribute Setup
  • Animations through temperature factors
  • Animations through Charge Factors
  • Animations for Virus Proteins

Instructor

Kate Xagoraris

VFX Artist

I am a VFX artist at Mr. X in Toronto, Canada. I have a passion for researching science and its interaction with the world of visual effects. In my spare time, I also run a VFX site for artists to better understand Houdini and to think outside the box. Some of my previous works have included popular TV productions such as Umbrella Academy and The Boys.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE

  1. Computer (Please see SideFX system requirements)
    1. https://www.sidefx.com/Support/system-requirements/
    2. A second monitor is recommended, but not necessary
  2. Houdini (Apprentice License is free)
  3. Kate’s pre-build PDB to Houdini tools(which will be uploaded to the website)
  4. A basic understanding of VEX

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