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Discover the Step-by-Step Process for Creating a Stunning Acrylic Paint Effect in Houdini 20.5 with a remarkable particle count of 85,979,167.
Dive into the amazing process behind creating a stunning acrylic paint effect, achieved in Houdini 20.5. After some weeks of intensive work and with the help of GridMarkets, Manuela Cárdenas demonstrates how to bring this artistic vision to life.
She begins by meticulously setting up the project in Houdini's new Copernicus context, introduced in Beta 20.5. From there, she transforms a specific image by enhancing its primary colors, adding subtle distortions, and applying rich, painterly texture. Through careful adjustments to viscosity settings and extensive testing, including experiments with solvers like Vellum, Manuela fine-tunes the acrylic effect to perfection. She also uses a ladder as a collider to bring out the intricate details of the fluid in the final result.
We hope you enjoy exploring this creative journey as much as we do.
Credit: Manuela Cárdenas
Discover the Step-by-Step Process for Creating a Stunning Acrylic Paint Effect in Houdini 20.5 with a remarkable particle count of 85,979,167.
Dive into the amazing process behind creating a stunning acrylic paint effect, achieved in Houdini 20.5. After some weeks of intensive work and with the help of GridMarkets, Manuela Cárdenas demonstrates how to bring this artistic vision to life.
She begins by meticulously setting up the project in Houdini's new Copernicus context, introduced in Beta 20.5. From there, she transforms a specific image by enhancing its primary colors, adding subtle distortions, and applying rich, painterly texture. Through careful adjustments to viscosity settings and extensive testing, including experiments with solvers like Vellum, Manuela fine-tunes the acrylic effect to perfection. She also uses a ladder as a collider to bring out the intricate details of the fluid in the final result.
We hope you enjoy exploring this creative journey as much as we do.
Discover the step-by-step process for creating this stunning acrylic paint effect in Houdini 20.5.
Discover how Manuela Cárdenas achieves a stunning acrylic paint effect in Houdini 20.5 with GridMarkets' help. She meticulously sets up the project in the new Copernicus context, enhances colors, adds painterly textures, and fine-tunes viscosity settings. By experimenting with solvers like Vellum and using a ladder as a collider, she brings intricate fluid details to life. Enjoy this creative journey!
We hope you enjoy exploring this creative journey as much as we do.
Read the story of Maria Sahai, co-founder of VFX Mojo, FX educator & acclaimed photographer
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Read the story of Maria Sahai, co-founder of VFX Mojo, FX educator & acclaimed photographer
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Hear the Axio. founders tell the origin story of their cutting-edge VFX studio.
Discover the story behind the creation of Axio, a cutting-edge VFX studio, explained by its co-founders Axel, Maoris, and Loris.
Discover the captivating world of Ivan Larinin, an award-winning Senior Houdini Artist
Discover the captivating world of Ivan Larinin, an award-winning Senior Houdini Artist:
Join us as Ivan brings unparalleled expertise to visual storytelling, with a career spanning animation, live-action VFX, and game cinematics. His passion for CGI began with The Lord of the Rings, inspiring his journey in FX.
Today, Ivan's work pushes the boundaries of imagination at renowned studios like DNEG, Sony Pictures, and Pixomondo. .
Thanks, Ivan!
Mattia Ghidotti is a Junior VFX Artist from Milan, Italy, who discovered his passion for visual effects at a young age. Although he initially pursued marketing at university, Mattia quickly realized his true passion lay in VFX, prompting him to leave and work to fund his studies.
With inspiration from a relative working in the industry, he dreams of creating the same "WOW" effect that has captivated his family.
Through his Master's program at Event Horizon School, Mattia honed his skills, culminating in a challenging water simulation project, where he used Houdini to model a tsunami wave and simulate its effects on buildings. This piece marks both the conclusion of his studies and his first experience with large-scale water simulation, using advanced techniques to manage over 200 million points for a dynamic visual result.
Amazing work, Mattia!
Discover how Naomi Birot crafted her personal project, The Void Cave, in this detailed breakdown.
Naomi Birot is a passionate CFX Artist whose enthusiasm for animation shines through in every project she undertakes. She delights in the intricate tasks that bring characters to life, from moving hair and twisting fabrics to setting up seatbelts and more. Naomi's journey in the world of visual effects began after her studies at EMCA, when she landed her first professional role at Illumination McGuff as a CFX Artist on the animated feature film Sing 2. This opportunity not only allowed her to apply her skills in Maya but also led her to discover Houdini, which quickly became her favorite software following a professional training course at the renowned Ecole des Gobelins.
Naomi has also contributed her talents to Mikros Animation and MPC Paris as a VFX Artist, and at Digital District as a CFX Artist. Her versatility extends to short films, where she has worked as both a VFX Artist and a Nuke Compositor. With a career marked by continuous learning and a passion for detail, Naomi brings characters and scenes to life with a touch of magic that reflects her dedication to the art of animation.
Thanks, Naomi!
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Discovering the Artistry Behind ODESZA's Tour Visuals: An Interview with Landis Tanaka
Join us as we delve into the creative process of Landis Tanaka, the visionary artist and creative director behind the stunning live visuals for ODESZA's The Last Goodbye tour. Tasked with animating basic shapes to the song beats, Landis faced the unique challenge of designing for an LED wall where small details and cinematic lighting often become illegible. His innovative approach was to evoke the mood and rhythm of water without depicting its form directly.
Landis, a US-based artist and founder of Formnt, a boutique research-driven design studio, draws inspiration from nature and emptiness, exploring themes of impermanence, organic movement, and photo-surrealism. His experimental techniques capture the essence of ideas, embracing the unexpected and "breaking" conventions to surprise himself and his audience. Discover how this talented creative brings his unique vision to life in this interview.
Thanks, Landis!
Sam Savage is a talented Houdini FX Artist based in the UK, specializing in pyro and FLIP simulations. As a young child, he loved escaping into the imaginary worlds of movies and games like Toy Story, Cars, Wall-E, Spider-Man, and Star Wars. These experiences inspired him to create his own worlds, guiding him towards his current career path.
To master FX, he dedicated all his time to absorbing every resource on Houdini available, including Hive talks, VFX podcasts, tutorials, and more.
His self-study journey was financed by extensive work in pubs.
Join us to learn more about Sam Savage in his interview, where he explains his journey and insights into the world of FX artistry.
Great Job, Sam!
Yuansi graduated from the prestigious Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Los Angeles, earning the Best of Term prize and having her work featured in the 2024 school reel.
But her artistic journey began in Guangzhou, a bustling metropolis in South China, where she grew up in a hardworking family that owned a business. Despite art being seen as a hobby, Yuansi spent years honing her skills and passion.
In 2020, amid the pandemic, Yuansi made a bold leap into the world of CG art and relocated to Los Angeles. Enrolling at Gnomon was a pivotal moment for her. It wasn't just about overcoming language barriers; it was also about embracing the rich diversity of cultures and perspectives, adding adventure and excitement to her life.
Join us as we delve into Yuansi Mai's remarkable journey and her rise as a distinguished VFX artist.
Manuela Elena Cárdenas de la Miyar is a talented Junior FX Artist based in Spain. Her passion for VFX and compositing shines through in every project she undertakes, reveling in both the process and the result of her work. Manuela is dedicated to understanding and perfecting her craft, constantly striving to exceed her own expectations.
In 2023, Manuela was chosen as a finalist in the prestigious Rookie Awards 2023 - Ghost VFX. In the upcoming Rookies Awards 2024, she showcases her best work, a stunning blend of personal projects and professional shots created during her VFX and Compositing Master at Animun Creativity Advanced School.
Don't miss the chance to explore Manuela Cárdenas' interview, where she shares her journey and how she overcame numerous challenges with her remarkable River Bridge personal project.
Amazing work, Manuela!
Check out Fernando Cuevas' interview on his journey to becoming a FX Artist. His insights and journey are truly inspiring!
Fernando Jose Cuevas has been passionate about 3D animation since childhood. Inspired by cartoons like Dexter’s Laboratory and experiences at Universal Studios, he pursued graphic design and 3D animation in high school and later studied at Lynn University. His dream of working for Pixar led him to specialize in Maya and character animation. The COVID-19 pandemic allowed him to refine his demo reel, merging 3D animation with real-life FX using Houdini.
Fernando's notable works include "Magic Wand," a detailed particle simulation inspired by Harry Potter, and "Field of Coins", a gold simulation influenced by Pirates of the Caribbean and The Hobbit. He primarily uses Houdini and Nuke for his projects, benefiting from GridMarkets to overcome technical limitations.
Amazing work Fernando Cuevas!
Credit: Niels Prayer
