Introduction to NVIDIA Omniverse

Course Description

This class is designed for new and experienced staff working in industries that include: Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Product Development, Entertainment, Interactive Media, Video Game, Simulation, and Science & Research. New workflows and technologies introduced in this class allow for unrestricted collaboration across a large ecosystem of existing applications, regardless of their physical location, as well as introducing exciting Real-Time Simulation and Rendering tools.

Objectives

What you'll learn:

• Define the different components and technologies that make up the NVIDIA Omniverse
• Deploy Omniverse based on their collaboration needs
• Install connectors to allow their existing applications to collaborate with any Omniverse
• Use Omniverse native applications to create, visualize, light, render and simulate: new constriction, products, game assets, and virtual worlds.
• Export visualizations as still images, animations, video game assets, and Virtual and Augmented Reality experiences.

Prerequisites

Recommended Knowledge:

• Basic general computer experience
• Basic understanding of topics including interactive media, video games, simulation, and product development.

Required Equipment

• Windows 10
• SSD with 50GB free space
• NVIDIA RTX Graphics Card
• Internet Connection (50 to 100 Mbps download speeds recommended)
• Dual monitor or second computer
• Unreal Engine 4 installed (free install, recommended)
• Adobe Photoshop or Substance Painter Installed (suggested)

Course Outline

Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Day 1:

• Review of Syllabus and Course Goals
• Introduction to NVIDIA Omniverse platform
• Presentation of Omniverse: Utilities, Kit, Apps, Connectors, Services, and key technologies
• Deployment of NVIDIA Omniverse based on ‘collaboration needs’ and ‘location of collaborators’
• Introduction to Omniverse CREATE
• Introduction to connected applications
• Create and render an AE&C asset by adding realistic lighting and organic models such as trees, grasses, and landscaping
• Assigning and replacing materials
• Creating a unique scene using assets from connected applications, or from assets that will be supplied
• Review of Day 1 topics
• Q&A and Lab Time

Day 2:

• Introduction to simulations and simulation technologies within the Omniverse platform
• Introduction to Rigid Body simulations for physical interactions and simulation of objects
• Introduction to FLOW extension for fire and smoke
• Introduction to BLAST extension for creating destructible objects
• Introduction to Particle Simulations used for creating liquid in containers simulations
• Working with LIGHTS in the Omniverse and Real-Time Rendering
• Creating compelling indoor, outdoor, and studio lighting
• Working with native Omniverse materials and material templates
• Importing and converting materials into Omniverse compatible materials
• Working with imported animation from connected apps
• Creating lip-sync and facial animation using NVIDIA Audio2Face
• Storytelling through animation using NVIDIA Machinima
• Review of Day 2 topics
• Q&A and Lab Time

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Your Instructor

About Sean Callan

Sean has been modeling for 15 years and has practical experience creating both hard surface and organic models for TV/film and real time simulations. He graduated with a BFA in Animation from the International Academy of Design in 2002 and is a Certified Maya Instructor who teaches at Future Media Concepts (an Autodesk certified training center). He also heads up a small collaboration of artists who create many Pilot TV show concepts from beginning to end and visualizations for various clients including Cake Mix and Hasbro Studios.