GridMarkets Blog

From computer science to cinematic simulations, this VFX artist spotlight explores Siddharth Baxi’s journey through over 17 feature films and episodic productions. Learn how he blends procedural workflows, large-scale FX, and technical precision in Houdini—while using GridMarkets to deliver complex simulations on time and at scale.

Explore the story behind our featured artist Ricardo Leon, whose blend of Houdini FX, grooming, and Unreal Engine brings cinematic ideas to life.

From folding cities in Inception to award-nominated FX on Star Wars: Visions 2, Virginia Cantaro’s journey is driven by a passion for procedural storytelling. A freelance Houdini FX Artist with over a decade of experience, Virginia has contributed to Academy Award–winning films, high-end television, and experimental motion design—while sharing her knowledge as an educator and embracing efficient cloud rendering with GridMarkets.