Stocktake

wow - time has flown.
is this blog even active ? it doesnt matter - it is now....
 enter Rambing mode - this will serve as a dumping ground for some houdini experience gained last year and reflections....as well as a bunch of notes on what lies ahead in these uncertain times.


So much to learn - so much to catch up on..

FEM
Packed Prims
Karma
RenderMan Updates...
USD                                    
Vellum

the list goes on...


Vellum seems like a good place to start since i already started exploring it on the last film job. On this show, we create some jiggly compound eyes, complete with procedural animation, and with complete control. It was quite involved for my experience - and wouldnt you know it - in the final shot it was too dark to see the effect :)

Other FX using vellum included a curtain tearing and an exploding monster !
I will have a go at re-creating these effects.