The Gnomon Workshop – Create Disintegration VFX in Houdini and Nuke

Info:
Learn how to create impressive disintegration effects using the Houdini Pyro Source Spread operation to create a gradually spreading simulation. Whether new to Houdini or a seasoned veteran, this workshop is designed for all user levels. The final file is included as a learning resource with this workshop, so you can open it up to study and make your own edits and alterations.

In this workshop, you will learn simple VEX coding and how to use the Houdini SOP Solver. With this, you will learn how to maintain control in and out of the DOP Network and discover how to create additional particles and volumes on top of a cloth simulation created by the Vellum Solver. Choi Gil Nam also instructs how to use Houdini COPs and Nuke for simple compositing.

You will also be able to apply the concept to Bullet and Flip Solvers. The goal is to provide you with a quick and efficient workflow that you can apply to your projects with the ability to present your work effectively.

Project files include the .hiplc disintegration files.

00. Preview
01. Introduction
02. Working with Houdini's Vellum Solver
03. How to Create an Infection Map using Pyro Source Spread
04. Understanding Particle System Advect by Volume
05. Sparks & Rendering
06. COP & Nuke Compositing
07. Bonus Tutorial: Disintegration with RBD & Flip

SOFTWARE USED
Nuke Houdini