GridMarkets Blog

Naomi Birot is a passionate CFX and VFX Artist whose work sits at the intersection of procedural design, technical precision, and artistic storytelling. Based in Paris, she has contributed to major animated features including Sing 2 and Pets 2, and worked with renowned studios such as Illumination McGuff, Mikros Animation, MPC, and Digital District.

From early experiments in computer graphics to award-winning work at world-class studios, Ivan Larinin’s career is defined by a deep connection between technology and storytelling. Now a Senior Houdini Artist based in Montreal, Ivan blends precision, creativity, and problem-solving to deliver visually striking FX across feature films, episodic content, and high-end cinematics. In this interview, Ivan breaks down the creative and technical challenges behind complex FX shots,

Landis Tanaka is a Seattle-based artist and creative director whose work blends Houdini simulations, motion capture, and sound into expressive, photo-surreal visuals. In this artist spotlight, Landis shares his unconventional path into digital art, breaks down standout projects like Steal Away and In the Rain, and explains how GridMarkets helps him render final shots faster—so experimentation never has to slow down.