Mastering Procedural Tools with Houdini Engine: A Workshop for Tech Artists

In this workshop, Richard Cuthbert Thomas, Head of 3D (VFX) at Jellyfish Pictures, shares his expertise on how to use procedural tools in Houdini and Houdini Engine. With a focus on beginners and intermediate users, the workshop demonstrates how to prepare your Houdini tool for integration with Unreal Engine and Unity.

Thomas has an extensive background in VFX, having worked at top companies such as The Mill, Man Vs Machine, Electric Theatre Collective, Analog, and Framestore over the past 15 years. His passion for creating procedural assets led him to develop his skills in computer graphics after studying Fine Art and History of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London.

In this workshop, Thomas walks participants through the PolySlice tool, showcasing its development and features. He demonstrates how to use the tool's geometry processing capabilities to create complex patterns inspired by graphic, organic, and technological themes.

Throughout his journey, Thomas has been dedicated to sharing knowledge with the community and continues to do so through his talks and downloadable files from Richard's talk available on Vimeo. Tech artists looking to learn more about creating procedural assets will find this workshop invaluable in their creative pursuits.

* Learn how to use Houdini Engine to bring procedural tools into Unreal Engine and Unity

* Understand the PolySlice tool development and its features for geometry processing

* Discover practical examples of using procedural tools to create complex patterns

Watch Richard's talk on Vimeo to learn more about creating procedural assets with Houdini Engine.

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