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MPM Solver effect Houdini Solaris & Karma
This project was created using the new MPM solver introduced in Houdini 20.5. It was developed in SOPs, look dev built in LOPs, and rendered using Karma on GridMarkets.
Sep 5, 20254 min read


Acrylic Paint Effect Houdini: 86M particles
This acrylic paint effect was created in Houdini version 20.5. The new Copernicus context was used to extract the main colors from an initial image, which were then applied in the Flip simulation. Finally, the effect was rendered in Karma. on GridMarkets.
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Magnetohydrodynamic Simulation of the Sun
Josh Meister created custom solvers for electric and magnetic fields to drive particle interactions by implementing real world physics. Using GridMarkets, he was able to simulate and render several orders of magnitude more detail than he could otherwise.
Aug 29, 20254 min read


Featured Artist: Loay Ahmed Maher Shaban 3D Animator
Loay Ahmed Maher Shaban is a talented 3D Creature Animator with a deep passion for creature animation. Renowned for his exceptional acting choices and dynamic, believable mechanics, he has proven to be a reliable and skilled member of his team, even when faced with complex and challenging shots.
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Black Hole Rendering Engine project by featured FX artist Josh Meister.
Josh Meister is a recent graduate of IUPUI's Computer Graphics Technology program with a lifelong passion for visual effects. He has honed his skills in industry-standard tools like Houdini, Nuke, and Maya. In this interview, he shares insights into his Black Hole Rendering Engine project.
Aug 26, 20255 min read


Inside the Journey of VFX Artist Victor Martinez: From Gamer to Lead FX Creator
Victor Martinez went from growing up on Pokémon and Halo to building AAA visual effects for major game studios. In this interview, the Lead VFX Artist shares how he switched careers, moved countries without speaking English, and built a portfolio powered by curiosity, experimentation, and a deep love for games.
Feb 28, 20252 min read


USER T38 Transforms Film Post-Production with Scalable Cloud Rendering from GridMarkets.
Facing increasingly complex renders and non-negotiable deadlines, Spain’s leading post-production studio USER T38 turned to GridMarkets’ cloud rendering platform. In collaboration with Trigital, the studio seamlessly scaled its infrastructure, accelerated delivery timelines, and preserved the cinematic quality behind projects like Pan’s Labyrinth and Pacific Rim.
Feb 27, 20251 min read
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