Houdini.School

This is lovely Vinicius Araújo! 😍 @va_viniciusaraujo  is a Portugal-based Senior Designer at ManvsMachine with a passion for 3D and motion. Specializing in animation and modeling, Vinicius blends art and technology to create visually striking and innovative work. Vinicius created this animation by exploring knit driving with Vellum in Houdini.   Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide.   Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #vfx #3d #knitting #3dart

Beautiful work Kristjana Xharja! 😍 @kristjana.xharja created this shot using Houdini after watching @jonathan_lavanant ’s tutorial. Kristjana is a VFX Artist & Technical Generalist and one of our amazing interns based in Italy. Focused on the craft of procedural simulation and real-time visual effects, she explores the synergy between Houdini’s technical depth and Unreal Engine’s real-time power.   Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide.   Link in bio.    #sidefxhoudini #vfx #fxartist #redshift3d #3dart

So neat Ronald Fong! 😍 @ronald_fong created this Watercolor effect driven entirely by 3D geometry rasterisation. It was done in Houdini Copernicus using solver workflows and velocity extraction to push a fluid watercolor effect. Ronald is an animation director and Educator specializing in CGI animation and 3D motion design, with years of working across diverse mediums like advertising, commercials, TV shows, games, and films. In addition to my directorial duties, I manage my Instagram and YouTube channel dedicated to share creative expertise through video tutorials for the larger creative community. Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #copernicus #3d #watercolor #motiondesign

This looks really useful David Torno! 👏 @davidtornovfx has been assisting @keentools with refining and testing their new public beta Houdini plugin, GeoTracker. “GeoTracker is a fully integrated matchmove tool for geometry-based object and camera tracking in Houdini. Capture animation from 2D footage directly inside your scene with zero app switching. Built for VFX artists, motion designers, and generalists.” David Torno is a self-taught visual effects professional with over two decades of experience. David has worked on a variety of projects for DC Comics, Linkin Park, Disney, Microsoft, Paramount, Google, BET, Marvel, ComicCon, Amazon, ABC, and more. He is also one of our instructors, check out his courses at Houdini.School. Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #fxartist #procedural #geotracker #computerart

Excellent work Pierrick Opitz! 🤩 @pierrickopitz created this “shape printing” animation with inspiration from @colorsandthekids using Houdini and rendered it with Redshift. Pierrick is a 3D Designer at ManvsMachine who primarily uses Houdini, exploring a diverse range of techniques and setups to build a versatile skill set. His work stands out through a dynamic blend of motion, abstract shapes, and intricate textures, all aimed at crafting a unique flow and purpose. Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. Sound design: @sonoroll__ #sidefxhoudini #redshift3d #3dprinting #3dartist #vfx

So satisfying Valentin Naffetat! 😍 @v_naffetat is a 3D Artist based in Lyon, France. He created this animation to end the Jojo series, which he created using Houdini and Octane. Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #cgi #octane #3dartist #gummy

Are you new to Houdini and want to get started in destruction and pyro? Take a look at Quick Pyro & Destruction with Kabdebó Tamás! 💥 Tamás leads you step by step through the process of creating destruction and Pyro FX shots in Houdini using RBD and Pyro. You will follow his approach, from setup and simulation through caching, look development, and final rendering in Karma. It’s perfect for beginners and a great stepping stone to more advanced workflows. https://bit.ly/hs-pyro-destruction This one-session class is $40 and is included with our premium membership. Discounts available on request to email [email protected]. @the_pyromaniac_dude is a self-taught freelance FX Artist based in Budapest, Hungary, specializing in destruction, smoke, and fire simulations. He began his VFX career in 2016 as a junior compositor at Melon FX, where he quickly discovered his passion for 3D. Initially working in Cinema 4D, Kabdebó transitioned to Houdini around 2021 in search of greater flexibility for complex simulations, particularly in pyro effects. Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #digitalart #pyrofx #destructionfx #cgi

So creative Léna Vanheeghe! 😍 @bisoubisou.gif is a 3D Artist and Animator based in Berlin. She created this lily origami in Houdini and Maya. Check out her profile for the behind-the-scenes. Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #cgi #maya #rigging #origami

Very interesting Julian Bragagna! 👏 @jooleanboolean created this decay R&D in Houdini. Julian is a Procedural Technical Artist who thrives on problem-solving and knowledge sharing. He embraces the complexities of real-time 3D, continuously seeking the perfect blend of aesthetics and technical constraints. He’s also one of our amazing instructors. Check out his course, Procedural HDAs for Unreal, to learn how to develop a building generator HDA for Unreal Engine, focusing on procedural problem-solving and tool prototyping. bit.ly/hs-procedural-hda Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #decay #3d #procedural #techart

Nice work Tiny Wang! 🤩 @tinyhan9 is a 3D Motion Designer who uses Houdini, C4D, and Blender, along with Nuke, to create 3D content. He created this weaving growth animation in Houdini and rendered it using Redshift. Check out the tutorial on his Patreon. Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #cgi #redshift3d #weave #vfx

This is so cute Mandy Karlowski! 😍 @mandy.karlowski is an FX Artist with a strong Generalist background, specializing in Houdini and physical simulations. She thrives at the intersection of creativity and problem-solving and loves to translate complex ideas into meaningful visuals. She created this animation using Houdini’s MPM Solver for Mardini 2026. Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #cgiart #3danimation #karmaxpu #mpmsolver

This is awesome Paul Esteves! 😍 @paulesteves28 is trying out the volume trial node for a different use case and also used it on a project with @ruye__ruye . Paul is a freelance Motion Designer and 3D Generalist based in Munich, Germany. He loves creating looping simulations in his personal explorations. Check out his Houdini.School course “Art Directing Cloth in Houdini” to learn multiple ways you can direct cloth inside Houdini. https://bit.ly/hs-art-directing-cloth Join our Discord to meet many Houdini artists worldwide. Link in bio. #sidefxhoudini #procedural #cgi #artdirection #simulation