COPs

In this episode, we dive into how Copernicus handles UVs and how you can use them creatively in your setups — all in under 10 minutes! ⚡ You'll learn: 🌀 What UVs are and how Copernicus interprets them 📐 How to compute distortions using derivatives 🎯 What Polar UVs are and how to generate them for radial effects ✨ Tips to control and customize your distortion workflows

Create the so called “Detroid Agate” which is not actually a rock, but paint scraps created by car paint. COPs is perfect for this case and since Houdini 21, it is easier than ever to create unique textures like these.

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a stylish sci-fi UI entirely inside Houdini using COPs. We will bring in simple geometry, layer graphic elements, add motion, and finish with glow and polish for a clean, animated result without a traditional render.