Archive notice: This article was originally published on May 15, 2017. Links and embedded videos are preserved as part of the historical record.
The Houdini presentations in the rooms at FMX 2017 in Stuttgart were sometimes very overcrowded. For those who could not watch the talks, SideFX has now published the recorded sessions. They include introductions to the tool, tips on shading and hair & fur, as well as the use of Houdini for design, VFX and generative art.
Entagma
“Divide and Conquer” is the motto of Moritz and Manuel’s Houdini presentation. With their site Entagma, the two provide a platform with advanced tutorials and resources for CG artists. In this one-hour talk, they explain how they use the tool and provide insights into workflows and concepts. A Q&A session follows.
Talks by Kai Stavginski
Shading in Houdini
Hair & Fur in Houdini
Houdini on Pixeltrain
Helge Maus of Pixeltrain provides an introduction to SideFX’s tool in his talk. He shows what advantages and application areas the software can have beyond visual effects and simulations.
Houdini in DP
Alongside current information about Houdini, DP has many articles about SideFX’s software. In the current DP issue 03 : 17, we presented the new features of version 16; in DP issue 02 : 17, we showed the possibilities Houdini can offer in motion graphics. With a thematic focus on “Simulation” in our upcoming DP issue, there will of course once again be something about the tool, including Wind Solver and the making-of for the Elemental Trailer from FMX 2017!
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