And in walked Houdini...
What is this? FX eh?! Houdini you say?
There is something about this software that is magnetic, and it drew me in until I was hooked. After an intro from Matt Estela, ALA’s VFX lead, we were given example setups for a holographic walking human, and also a cityscape where cars could be navigated and street layouts altered by simply adjusting a few parameters. Needing to find out more I visited SideFx’s website and was mesmerised by their customer showreel. Houdini appeared magical and capable of pulling off my most creative dreams.
I'm learning 3D!!
It all started with a cube …
The first 3D software that I was introduced to was Maya. I struggled and I came through the other side with an array of small items consisting of a picture frame, a soft drink can, and kitchen utensils.