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After more than 5 months of unimaginable amount of work, I am proud to release my first in-depth Houdini course on VEX More details in the video description and the website. Active Patreon members will receive additional discounts proportional to their lifetime support (25% of their lifetime support). Message me on Patreon for your discount coupon. Enjoy! 01 - Introduction [Point Clouds] 02 - Introduction [pcopen() vs pcfind() vs nearpoints()] 03 - Introduction 04 - Implementation 05 - pcfilter() Implementation for pcfind() 06 - pgfind() 07 - pcfind_radius() 08 - Excluding the Current Point & Ad-Hoc Groups 09 - Finding Min & Max Neighbour Points [Unique Pair Matching] 10 - Concept 11 - Implementation [Camera Based Occlusion with Variable Pscale] 12 - Concept 13 - Implementation [Uniform Point Distribution Over Polygonal Surfaces [Point Relaxation]] 14 - Concept 15 - Implementation 16 - Decoupling Operators [Convolution Kernels] 17 - Introduction 18 - Border Handling [Connectivity & k-Depth Point Neighbours Using Edges] 19 - Introduction 20 - Concept 21 - Implementation [Connectivity & k-Depth Point Neighbours Using Primitives] 22 - Concept 23 - Implementation [Extending k-Depth Point Neighbours Using Edges] 24 - Introduction 25 - Concept 26 - Implementation [Extending k-Depth Point Neighbours Using Primitives] 27 - Concept 28 - Implementation [smoothstep() [Cubic Hermite Interpolation]] 29 - Concept 30 - Implementation [Shaping Functions] 31 - Introduction 32 - Implementation 33 - Blurring Attributes [Sharpening Attributes Using Unsharp Mask] 34 - Concept 35 - Implementation [Generalizing the Kernel Code to Handle All Attribute Types] 36 - Concept 37 - Implementation [Attribute Gradient] 38 - Introduction 39 - Concept 40 - Implementation [Gradient Ascent & Descent] 41 - Planar Geometry - Introduction 42 - Planar Geometry - Concept 43 - Planar Geometry - Implementation 44 - 3D Geometry [Contour Lines] 45 - Introduction 46 - Concept 47 - Implementation 48 - Heightfields [Geometric Advection - Orthogonalization & Flowlines] 49 - Introduction 50 - Concept 51 - Implementation [Clustering & Quadtrees] 52 - Concept 53 - Implementation [Adaptive Subdivision] 54 - Introduction 55 - Implementation 56 - Hashing [Adaptive Subdivision] 57 - Improving OpenSubdiv Catmull-Clark Subdivision Surfaces Algorithm 58 - Half-Edges [Adaptive Subdivision] [Aggressive Performance Optimizations] 59 - Eliminating Groups 60 - Custom Fusing In VEX 61 - Recreating Proximity Structures In VEX 62 - Get Unshared Edges In VEX 63 - Final Optimizations [Limit Surface Sampling] 64 - Introduction 65 - OpenSubdiv Patches 66 - Moving Points to the Subdivision Limit Surface 67 - Scattering Points on the Subdivision Limit Surface 68 - Generating a Point Cloud on the Subdivision Limit Surface 69 - Pre-Generating a Point Cloud on the Subdivision Limit Surface 70 - Creating Isolines on the Subdivision Limit Surface [Adaptive Subdivision] 71 - Computing Surface Normals from the Subdivision Limit Surface [Custom Subdivision Surfaces] [Splitting Edges [Edge Divide]] 72 - Concept 73 - Converting Edges to Primitives 74 - Creating New Edge Points [Rebuilding Polygons] 75 - Concept 76 - Implementation 77 - Preserving & Interpolating Attributes 78 - Multithreading by Connectivity 79 - C++ vs VEX 80 - Preserving Groups 81 - Final Optimizations [Implementing Bilinear Subdivision] 82 - Introduction 83 - Concept 84 - Modeling Test Geometry 85 - Starting from Edge Divide 86 - Creating New Face Points 87 - Creating New Edge Points [Creating New Closed Polygons] 88 - Concept 89 - Implementation [Creating New Open Polygons] 90 - Concept 91 - Implementation 92 - Preserving Primitive Groups & Interpolating Primitive Attributes [Preserving Vertex Groups & Interpolating Vertex Attributes for Closed Polygons] 93 - Concept 94 - Implementation 95 - Preserving Vertex Groups & Interpolating Vertex Attributes for Open Polygons 96 - Implementing Iterations 97 - Preserving Literal Groups 98 - Creating Neighbour Primitives 99 - Final Changes 100 - Testing On Complex Geometry [Implementing Catmull-Clark Subdivision] 101 - Introduction [Closed Surfaces] 102 - Rules [Gathering Edge & Face Points] 103 - Concept 104 - Implementation [Computing Weights for New Edge Points] 105 - Concept 106 - Implementation [Computing Weights for Original Points] 107 - Concept 108 - Implementation [Attribute Interpolation] 109 - Concept 110 - Implementation [Boundary Interpolation Rules for New Edge Points] 111 - Concept 112 - Implementation [Boundary Interpolation Rules for Original Points] 113 - Concept 114 - Implementation 115 - Open Surfaces - Handling Corner Points 116 - Handling Non-Manifold Topology [Open Polygons] [Computing Weights for Original Points] 117 - Reverse Engineering OpenSubdiv 118 - Implementation [Computing Weights for New Edge Points] 119 - Reverse Engineering OpenSubdiv 120 - Implementation 121 - Handling Open Polygonal Curves [Handling Mixed Topology] 122 - Full Geometry 123 - Sub-Geometry 124 - Testing On Complex Geometry [Performance] 125 - Profiling [Grouping Boundary Edges from Primitive Group] 126 - Concept 127 - Implementation 128 - VEX vs C++ [Caustics] 129 - Introduction 130 - Sea Caustics 131 - Pool Caustics [Enhancing Gradient Ascent, Descent & Contour Lines] 132 - Introduction 133 - Implementation 134 - Tracing Both Directions [Updating Distances Properly] 135 - Concept 136 - Implementation 137 - Looping Streamlines Problem 138 - Adding Trace Parameter [Evenly Spaced Gradient Ascent, Descent & Contour Lines] 139 - Introduction 140 - White Paper 141 - Concept 142 - Constructing the For Loop Network 143 - Improving Seed Points Selection for Tighter Packing 144 - Implementing Separation [Enforcing Separation Using Self Proximity] 145 - Concept 146 - Implementation 147 - Optimization 148 - Final Tweak 149 - Applying to 3D Geometry [Custom Subdivision Surfaces] [Extreme Performance Optimizations] 150 - Introduction 151 - Establishing Baseline for Performance 152 - Updating Attribute Interpolate Nodes 153 - Interpolation vs Copying 154 - Optimizing Input Group 155 - Caching Geometry Data 156 - pointedge vs pointhedge 157 - Getting Primitives from Half Edges 158 - Eliminating Edge Groups 159 - Parallelizing Geometry Creation for New Primitives [Unrolling Loops] 160 - Parallelizing Geometry Creation for New Edge Primitives [Unrolling Loops] 161 - Finalizing the Network 162 - Performance Profiling the Latest Version 163 - Conclusion

We are searching for active industry professionals using Houdini for procedural modeling to develop and teach an online course. Flexible scheduling with a 3-5 hour per week schedule footprint depending on class size. Minimum Requirements: must have 4-7 years of professional experience in feature film/animation and/or game projects and a current demo reel showcasing work specifically in procedural modeling. Preferable: Some experience teaching or training artists would be helpful in this role. Please send resume/work history, as well as a link to your website and/or demo reel, to careers@cgmasteracademy.com.

Hi there. I have finished my 2nd year in uni and I'm looking to build a killer FX reel by the time I graduate next year. I would greatly appreciate advice on what to work on in the next year and criticism on my current showreel. For the next year at uni, we have to make a short film for which I'll be doing the fx.It is currently centred around a snow leopard in a Mongolian landscape. I was planning to create a custom material point snow solver and am currently learning c++ and the HDK. My current showreel is available here: Thank you and have a good day

Hi everyone! I am a VFX Artist who just recently graduated from 3dsense Media School who specialises in a wide range of skillsets Below is a Vimeo link to my showreel as well as my submission to The Rookies! Do feel free to drop me a message, thank you! Contact me and check my channels: sulaimanwar18@gmail.com https://linkedin.com/in/sulaimanwar/ https://www.artstation.com/sulaimanwar =================================== https://vimeo.com/325603170 https://www.therookies.co/entries/427 FinalProject10.mov

Greetings on behalf of the Principium team! We are a group of seven third year students from NHTV University of Applied Sciences in Breda, the Netherlands. We have been working on this cinematic short film project for 19+ weeks, from it's conception and storyboard to the stage you see now. We hope to complete and release this short film in July, 2018. We're using Houdini and Redshift for Houdini for various effects in the film, some being crucial narrative points, and others being to add juice! We want to bring you along on the last two months of our project, and share our progress as we near completion! Feel free to give any feedback or comments, we look forward to hearing from you!

Hi everyone, We're urgently looking for a solid Pipeline TD to join our growing team in Bournemouth, UK. Must be eligible to work in the UK. Desired knowledge/expertise: Maya, Houdini, Redshift, Golaem Crowd, Python, Deadline, Windows and Linux, UI design, solving per show render and data-flow challenges, liaising with department heads. We are an 80-seat full service VFX studio working on film, TV and commercials. Recent projects include Life, 47 Meters Down, Philip K Dick's Electric Dreams and Nocturnal Animals. We are looking to expand even further over the coming months to accommodate a number of big shows that we've won recently. We operate a little differently to a lot of our contemporaries, putting staff treatment first and encouraging healthy work/life balance through 7-hour working days and discretionary overtime/TOIL for the odd occasion that deadlines stack up. We're five minutes away from the beach, too. If you get the chance, please check out what we've been up to at www.outpostvfx.co.uk! IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, PLEASE EMAIL US AT TALENT@OUTPOSTVFX.CO.UK. Can't wait to hear from you!

The Embassy VFX is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films & commercials. We are currently looking for a Modelling / Asset Generalist to join our team for work on upcoming feature and commercial work. We require an artist who is able to work in a fast-paced environment to deliver an extremely high level of work. Please note: at this time we are accepting applications only from those artists who are legally eligible to work in Canada (ie Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or currently hold a work permit). Click here to apply: https://the-embassy-vfx-inc.hiringthing.com/job/43083/modelling-asset-generalist Duties Take an asset from concept to final hitting all notes. Meet project milestones and deadlines on time. Collaborate with other artists to share knowledge and techniques. Requirements Keen eye for creating realistic models. Ideal candidate will be strong in modelling, UV creation and texturing and also be skilled in at least one other area of VFX. Ability to create both hard surface and organic models. Software experience with Maya or Modo, Zbrush, Photoshop and Mari. Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines. Ideal candidate will have 5+ years industry experience in commercials, film or TV. Strong understanding of multiple aspects of the VFX pipeline. We Offer Competitive salary based on experience A fun and collaborative environment Emphasis on work/life balance Ample cross training opportunities Dog-friendly workplace

The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films & commercials. We are currently looking for a Senior Compositor to join our team for work on upcoming feature, television and commercial work. We require someone who is able to work in a fast-paced environment to deliver an extremely high level of work. Please note: at this time we are accepting applications only from those artists who are legally eligible to work in Canada (ie Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or currently hold a work permit). Click here to apply: https://the-embassy-vfx-inc.hiringthing.com/job/25436/senior-compositor-contract-position Duties Establish certain looks and/or solve particular design or effects challenges for key visual effects shots Full shot compositing including paint and roto when required Working within studio best practices, follow guidelines, and keep scenes clean and organized Prioritize and revise work based on direction from supervisors Meet project milestones and deadlines on time. Requirements Strong knowledge of compositing workflow and other major aspects of post-production Possess a keen eye for colour and colour matching Ideal candidate will have 7+ years industry experience in commercials, film or TV Strong understanding of multiple aspects of the VFX pipeline Be comfortable working with clients Excellent communication skills We offer Competitive salary based on experience A fun and collaborative environment Emphasis on work/life balance Ample cross-training opportunities Dog-friendly workplace

The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films & commercials. We are currently looking for a Senior Compositor to join our team for work on upcoming feature, television and commercial work. We require someone who is able to work in a fast-paced environment to deliver an extremely high level of work. Please apply through this link: https://the-embassy-vfx-inc.hiringthing.com/job/25436/senior-compositor-contract-position Please note: at this time we are accepting applications only from those artists who are legally eligible to work in Canada. (ie Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or currently hold a work permit.) Duties Establish certain looks and/or solve particular design or effects challenges for key visual effects shots. Full shot compositing including paint and roto when required. Working within studio best practices, follow guidelines, and keep scenes clean and organized. Prioritize and revise work based on direction from supervisors. Meet project milestones and deadlines on time. Requirements Strong knowledge of compositing workflow and other major aspects of post-production. Possess a keen eye for colour and colour matching. Ideal candidate will have 7+ years industry experience in commercials, film or TV. Strong understanding of multiple aspects of the VFX pipeline. Be comfortable working with clients. Excellent communications skills. We offer Competitive salary based on experience A fun and collaborative environment Emphasis on work/life balance Ample cross-training opportunities Dog-friendly workplace

Hey guys, I'm currently looking at FX TD career opportunities in New York. I'm open to working freelance, either on-site or remotely, and long term positions. My experience is nearly 2 years using Houdini. It was taught as the main software in my Master's program - Digital Effects at Bournemouth University, UK. After my graduation, I worked at Framestore NY on TV, commercials and VR. I had a 6 month contract with Framestore, which unfortunately they weren't able to renew due to scheduling and budgeting. References available upon request. In my time using Houdini, I have created a wide array of effects to a high level. These include: fluids, cloth, smoke, hair & fur, RBDs, soft bodies, particles, pyro/volumes. I also have a excellent knowledge of the vfx pipeline due to my professional experience and having worked on my own personal projects during my student days. I have extensive experience in Nuke and PFTrack, as well as 3DS Max, Maya, After Effects, Premiere and Photoshop. Please see my links below for my showreel and other details. I have eligibility to work in both US and UK as I have dual citizenship. Showreel | Linkedin | Vimeo | Portfolio | Resume Cheers, Mark

Hi Everyone, To anyone interested in creating short films especially VFX, Escape Studios are actually holding a competition! You have 72 hours from the 28th to the 31st October for you and your team to create a VFX short film. All you have to do is build a team and sign up here. The Panel of judges includes Steve Begg (visual effects for Casino Royale and Spectre), representative from Deluxe's Rushes also known for their work on Spectre and industry experts from Escape Studios Anita Gribble and Andrew Brassington. These are great people to get your work in front of and a chance to show your skills!

Hey people, take a look at my bachelor thesis film „CRYSTALLOtroph”. It was made at the UAS Kaiserslautern. The tools were Houdini and Nuke. Have fun watching!

Hello! TRIXTER Film Munich is currently looking for a Houdini Fx artist, to start as soon as possible until at least mid of March + possible contract extension. Project: Feature film for Marvel! Requirements: Production experience with Houdini. To apply, please send us your CV, link to your demoreel and let us know which is your daily rate as a freelance to: jobs@trixter.de Thank you! Laila Sleiman Recruiter at Trixter Film GmbH www.trixter.de

FX Artists - Senior (Munich) We are looking for an experienced FX Artist to join us for a US feature film. Start date: As soon as possible. Primary responsibilities: • Create convincing, realistic FX solutions and simulations (destruction, physical elements, atmospherics, cloth) • Deliver all elements in a structured way that allows efficient integration into the pipeline • Work with other departments (animation, rendering and compositing) to find feasible concepts for the challenges at hand Requirements: • Minimum of 4 years feature film experience • Extensive knowledge of Houdini, Maya, Realflow and it's application to particle systems, fluid simulation, rigid body dynamics, volumetrics and procedural geometry generation. • Strong visual and problem-solving skills is a must • Good communication skills and team orientation required to make and incorporate suggestions to and from other members of the VFX team • Good English language skills • EU citizenship or an existing German work permit Desirable Skills: • Python scripting • programming skills. If you are interested, please send us an updated CV, link to your demo reel plus daily rate to: laila.sleiman@trixter.de. Thanks! Laila Sleiman. Recruiter at Trixter Film GmbH.

Hi Folks, Just updated my reel since my time at SideFX is coming to an end and am looking for work as an FX Artist/ TD. Breakdown to follow but here's the link. https://vimeo.com/53809110 Software used is Houdini, Maya, Nuke and more. Best Saqib