top of page
GridMarkets Blog
Tips, news, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes stories that make complex VFX, animation, and rendering workflows simple.
Guilherme Casagrandi Shares Advanced Houdini Workflows on YouTube
Brazilian VFX Technical Director and Pipeline TD Guilherme Casagrandi, founder of HardcoreFX and Annie Award nominee, is bringing high-level technical expertise to the global visual effects community through his growing YouTube channel.
Known for his uncompromising approach to workflow efficiency and deep technical precision, Guilherme’s latest video releases explore some of the most advanced topics in modern FX production: from USD-based Houdini pipelines to automation in
Aug 22, 20253 min read
GridMarkets is Excited to Sponsor SPHUG#7
Don’t miss SPHUG #7, the next São Paulo Houdini User Group meetup, proudly sponsored by GridMarkets! On July 19, 2025 at Faculdade Meliès, join us for a morning of creative deep dives, hands-on demos, and networking in person or via live stream. Sign up now and score 5 free rendering credits, plus an extra 10% on credit purchases with code SPHUG2025 through end of the year. Let’s take Houdini workflows to the next level!
Aug 22, 20252 min read
Featured Artist: Guilherme Casagrandi VFX Artist
Guilherme Casagrandi is a seasoned VFX Technical Director and Pipeline TD, and the founder of HardcoreFX, a visual effects studio based in São Paulo, Brazil. Guilherme has contributed to several high-profile projects in the film and television industry.
Aug 13, 20258 min read
bottom of page