Houdini Copy To Points Primer
This is a primer to using the Copy To Points node in Houdini. This node is one of the most used nodes and procedural concept in Houdini. From scattering vegetation to falling leaves, every Houdini artist ought to know this node well. We cover: How to use groups with Copy to PointsUnderstand the attributes to…
College VS Online School For Learning VFX
How do you know if college or online school for learning VFX/CG is a right fit for you? I do a comparison between college and online schools and how to mitigate some of the disadvantages. Topics covered include: What to look out for in both online schools and colleges to ensure that you are getting…
Houdini VEX Primer
A quick primer into using VEX and Attribute Wrangle in Houdini. I show you how to: Create/modify attributes and variables with VEX Use VEX functions to create variation. Use ramps in VEX for easy artistic direction. Resources: Using VEXPressions – https://www.sidefx.com/docs/houdini/vex/snippets.html Don’t make the mistakes that many aspiring FX artists do when creating their first…
Quixel Megascans for Houdini
Want to know to setup Quixel Megascans for Houdini to speed up your digital art creation process and level up your personal work? This post shows: Why I like Megascans and think it is invaluable for digital artists.How to setup bridge and the Houdini plugin to make importing assets a breeze.A quick overview of rendering…
Houdini VOPs Primer
A quick primer into using VOPs networks in Houdini. Get the FREE Effects Demo Reel Guide here: http://www.nelsonlim.com/fxreelguide Say hi on social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamnelsonlim FB: https://www.facebook.com/iamnelsonlim Welcome to quick bites, a series where I drop really quick tidbits of information, tips, best practices, anything that I can squeeze really quickly into a video. In today’s…
Monitor Calibration for most CG/VFX artists
In this post, we will cover the topic of monitor calibration for most CG / VFX artists. This is a practice where many, including myself, had avoided for several years. So if you have been avoiding it because of the “hassle” and “expense” of getting a color calibration device, this is the post for you.…
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