noclip's PAX Panel is at 5pm Today at Leaf Theater Project updates, special guetsts and we're giving away a bunch of nonsense too. See you there!

It has been a super busy week, but I managed to get back to my root-vine generator, optimize it a little bit more and adjust it so that I can use the Labs Tree Leaf Generator. #houdini #vex #environment #3d #procedural

#Houdini tip If you want to switch automatically based on what is input into a switch node, you can use something as simple as this expression - npoints(0)==0 - basically, this will switch to input 1 if the input 0 has no points.

I spent some time improving the scattering tool in #Houdini, focusing on collision detection. Then I wondered, what if instead of detecting collisions, we generated points in a way that they don't intersect at all?

A brief snapshot of how it functions.

Creating a root system and implementing an offset mechanism to guide the root upward, avoiding intersections with the geometry. Initial steps. Let me know if you would like to see the full setup. #VEX #Houdini #WIP

Back to it. Tweaking the collision detection a bit more, using a threshold value to determine the level of overlap. Still need to run a few more tests to check if this is a good and efficient approach. #houdini #dev #environment #wip #vex

The #OSL shader called Complex Fresnel is incredibly useful, allowing you to obtain accurate values for various metals. I'm currently working with gold, and what you're seeing here reflects the physically accurate value. It's a fantastic starting point!

The final network

Adding some control for dirt and leaks

Working on some #procedural materials in #houdini with Arnold. You do need a PHD to use the Layer RGBA node in Arnold. 😅

Had a thought in Houdini: what if you could convert the class attribute from a Connectivity node into letters? (0→A, 1→B, etc.) Turns out a simple VEX snippet does the trick. It is a base-conversion from decimal to base-26. Not sure if it's the most efficient way, but hey, it works! 😅 #houdini #vex

Back to materials with #Substance Designer. I am trying to recreate Pietra Serena. #3d #texturing #wip #MadeWithSubstance

Made a little bit more progress on this scatter tool. Now, not only you can paint an attribute, or even better you can use splines to add and remove areas. #houdini #environmentart #wip

When scattering grass over large areas, one trick I like is to squash grass allowing it to cover more ground without more instances. #houdini #environmentart

First steps for a scattering tool. #houdini

Having fun with #VEX and #Houdini.

I was tired of @Substance3D Painter flagging nearly invisible UV overlaps on UDIM tiles. So, I put together a VEX snippet to help with that. Scale one or more UDIMs It handles complex geometry beautifully (tested on 20 M+ poly meshes). Grab it from my GitHub: github.com/CiroCardoso/...

I had a bit more time to work on the damage tool. After addressing the edge damage, it is now time to incorporate surface damage. Trying to be as procedural as possible, but also keeping in mind efficiency. #3d #houdini #wip #environment

Working on some optimization. Going from 32 to 5 seconds. This was a test looping through 60 assets. And yes, I know Labs Edge Damage does something similar but this is the basis for a more complex tool.

Some #wip for a tool I am developing in #Houdini to add edge and surface damage. The primary objective is to perform an initial sculpting pass, typically done something like ZBrush. #3d #procedural

I’m incredibly proud to finally share "The Screaming of the Tyrannosaurus," our latest episode for Netflix's Love, Death & Robots. This project holds a special place as it was the final piece from the incredibly talented team at Axis Studios before the studio sadly closed its doors.

Building my own YouTube downloader with Python. I am using the yt_dlp if anyone is interested pypi.org/project/yt-d...

13 years after being absolutely blown away by their STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ - 'Deceived' trailer (link below!), it feels surreal to join the team behind such iconic work. Here's the trailer that started it all for me: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydgm...

#Houdini #Tip Remember to remove unnecessary attributes when saving files or caches. This can significantly reduce file size; for instance, I recently reduced a file from 1.5 GB to 16 MB by eliminating redundant attributes.

Currently working on a procedural slash texture in Substance3D Painter. Getting there I think. #3d #MadeWithSubstance #wip #texturing

Having fun with VEX to create a "border" for geo intersecting with other geo. #3d #Houdini #VEX

A great resource for finding references on vintage #Japanese toys. mingeiarts.com/collections/... #3d #texturing #3dart

Back 😎 #f12025 #MadeWithSubstance #texturing #WIP

A new version of my tool "Textures to MaterialX" (aka TexToMtlX) is available for Houdini. I implemented parallel processing for faster TX file conversion. You can now select multiple folders, and I added logging that shows which textures failed to convert. Find it here: github.com/CiroCardoso/...

I'm thrilled to share my latest collaboration with Rebelway, a brand-new course designed to empower Houdini artists with the tools and skills to harness the power of Python! #Python #VFX www.youtube.com/watch?v=scvx...

Just added MPC's 'Mufasa' VFX breakdown to the in-depth @beforesmag.bsky.social story about the visual effects and virtual production in the film. See their new tech called 'QuadCap' in this breakdown here: beforesandafters.com/2025/01/07/t...

Over the next couple of weeks, I’m excited to share some behind-the-scenes insights into the #SecretLevel Anthology series by Amazon Prime and Blur Studio I had the incredible opportunity to contribute as a Lead and Environment/LookDev Artist on one of the episodes. #3d #3dart

👀 Editing is soooo tedious and time consuming. However, on the bright side I am working on something very cool that I will be able to share soon. 🤞

💡 Today we’re breaking down 3D environment references to get new ideas for artwork, study and resource development. youtu.be/V8tSUPmTFrQ #b3d #blender #indianajones

Time flies when you are having fun. I will be sharing the work I did for #SecretLevel next year. There is a lot to show. 😅 #ArtStationRecap2024

So much coding and 3d modeling over the past few months... that I miss drawing. Paper & ink, no 'puter. #illustration

I am very pleased to see that the teaser I worked on at Realtime Studio has finally been released at last night's @thegameawardsfeed.bsky.social #TheGameAwards2024 #Steelhunters

Reviews are out of #SecretLevel I worked on. I am proud of the work we did at Axis for this episode.

I'm putting my Black Dragon on Special Sale for Black Friday. Code DRAGONGUY for 30% off. www.etsy.com/listing/1599... #dragon #dragonguy #dylansisson #limitededition #bottleopener #sculpt #vrsculpt #vrartist #steelsculpture #steelcasting #etsyshop #etsyseller

Hello, I make 3D environments and materials. Still very much learning and exploring the realm of 3D. This half-timbered/fachwerk material is a recent side project of mine, which became quite the advanced material in the end. www.artstation.com/artwork/3E1xKv

On the new Crewcast, Danny shows off LEGO Horizon Adventures, the J-Boys share new indie survival horror Sorry We're Closed, and Frank answers the question: What exactly IS a Slitterhead? Watch: youtu.be/TDUgfQ3x9bY Listen: noclippodcast.libsyn.com

Hello! I'm Odei, a 3D Character artist from Spain. Portfolio: artstation.com/odei_arrizab... 📩[email protected] #3DArtist #cinematic #3Dcharacter #VFX

Is it just me, or does the @bsky.app timeline not work that well? On Twitter, you can start from where you left off the last time you logged in. Here, I need to scroll down to see older posts.

I cannot tell you how much work this was. I hope everyone enjoys it. There's some insane stuff in here. Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Documentary youtu.be/YCjNT9qGjh4

Discovered an incredible interview featuring the exceptionally gifted Alberto Mielgo. It's a remarkable chance to delve into Alberto's creative process. vimeo.com/667320327

Half-Life 2 is free to own on Steam (offer expires Nov 18th). The game is also updated for its anniversary https://buff.ly/48UyM5O Free offer also includes Ep 1 & 2 Happy 20th to the GOAT FPS

Chocolate shaderball #openpbr

I got asked about my tools for procedural "hand painted" normal maps. Bear in mind this is a super crappy example with exaggerated colors. The gist of it is that i apply a normal map gradient or pyramid to my pattern with a flood fill then blend this over my normals with a mask. #gamedev #gameart