GridMarkets Blog

This case study explores the creation of a realistic snow environment using Houdini 20.5 and the Material Point Method (MPM) solver, enhanced by character animation and cloth simulation, and rendered through GridMarkets Renderfarm. The project tells the story of a medieval soldier’s returning home from the battlefield, walking across a snow-covered landscape under a hopeful morning sun.

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,