This is a two-part presentation...
PART I: Houdini's Character Roadmap with Cristin Barghiel
Houdini is getting a wealth of new character animation, rigging and CFX tools. From the new KineFX rigging and animation toolset powered by APEX and CFX tools such as muscles, cloth, hair, fur and feathers, Houdini offers artists a growing list of dedicated character creation workflows. Learn about the progress SideFX has made over the last couple of releases and take a peek into the roadmap to learn where things are headed.
Cristin Barghiel is the VP of Product Development at SideFX where he has worked for over 30 years. He started as one of the original architects and developers of Houdini. Currently, Cristin is in charge of the product direction, which involves working with customers and industry partners to increase productivity through innovation. Still very much a software guy at heart, Cristin works with a great team of SideFX developers, TD's and artists to make all of this happen.
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PART II: Sneak Peek | Character Animation in Houdini 20.5 with Warren Leathem
Learn all about new character animation features in the upcoming Houdini 20.5. Explore tools and workflows that extend the capabilities introduced in Houdini 20. KineFX rigs created with APEX can now be animated faster and more efficiently, including the integration of dynamic solvers such as Rag Doll.
Warren Leathem is a Senior Animator on the character team at SideFX. Prior to joining SideFX in 2021, he spent over 20 years as an Animator, Animation Lead and Animation Supervisor in the film and TV industry, focused almost entirely on character animation. Having worked at studios such as MPC, Weta Digital, and Animal Logic, he brings that experience to focus not only on animators doing amazing work, but also on how animation fits into the overall production environment and workflows.
00:00:00 - Houdini’s Character Roadmap (Cristin Barghiel)
00:00:25 - KineFX
00:15:15 - Sneak Peek - Character Animation in H20.5 (Warren Leather)
00:36:01 - Lucha by OdStudios
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