GridMarkets Blog

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.

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.

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.

Fernando Jose Cuevas is a freelance FX artist based in Miami, United States, whose work bridges cinematic storytelling and the technical power of procedural visual effects. With a strong academic background in computer art, animation, and visual effects, Fernando has developed a passion for crafting high-impact simulations, environments, and FX-driven shots using Houdini and Nuke.

In this Featured Artist interview, Los Angeles–based VFX artist William Scott shares his journey of creative discovery through Houdini. From graduating during COVID at Gnomon to exploring surrealism and pop-inspired CG art, William reflects on growth, limitations, and building confidence as a young artist. He also discusses how GridMarkets helped him overcome hardware limitations when deadlines were tight.