David Santiago and Xray Halperin of Insomniac Games present an overview of some of the procedural systems and tools developed to generate open world content for “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” and “Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart” David Santiago has implemented Procedural Systems and tools for Insomniac Games titles including SunsetRead More →
In lesson 7 of the Product Visualization in 3ds Max and Arnold tutorial series, generate simulated surface relief with a 3D procedural map. ► Visit AREA by Autodesk to find answers to your questions on our forums, showcase your work in the gallery, read blogs written by the creators ofRead More →
Lessons & Project Files: https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/houdini-digital-assets/ Sometimes you want to simply toggle an option on or off or choose from a menu of options. Learn how these kinds of interface elements can be added to your digital asset. Under the surface these are switch nodes that you control using toggles andRead More →
To celebrate 35 years of Zelda Nintendo is releasing a Zelda themed Game & Watch. And to celebrate 25 years of the Tamogatchi pet, Japan is getting a brand new Tamogatch Smart watch. Find out all about it with Mega Cat host Xia! For more on Mega Cat Studios andRead More →
Lessons & Project Files: https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/houdini-digital-assets/ Learn what a Houdini Digital Asset is and how it can be created to streamline workflows in your studio. Then create a simple chain asset that is controlled by an external curve. Learn how to promote parameters and build a simple user interface for theRead More →
Lessons & Project Files: https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/houdini-digital-assets/ To create a longer fence, you will add an input for a curve that will determine the shape of the enclosure. Learn how to set up inputs and hook them up to work with your asset. This gives the artist another way to determine theRead More →
Lessons & Project Files: https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/houdini-digital-assets/ To make your asset’s interface easy to work with, learn how to add folders, tabs and separators to the parameter layout. Again you can do this using a drag and drop approach. You will also learn how to disable or hide parameters based on simpleRead More →
Lessons & Project Files: https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/houdini-digital-assets/ Start with an existing network that builds a section of a fence then package up the nodes into a Houdini Digital Asset. Learn how to save the asset to disk and how to add your first parameter using the Type Properties panel.Read More →
Lessons & Project Files: https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/houdini-digital-assets/ Learn different ways to add parameters to the interface of your asset. Learn about different types of parameters and how to set up defaults and slider ranges. Dive deeper into the Type Properties panel to learn how to refine each parameter.Read More →
Lessons & Project Files: https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/houdini-digital-assets/ To add a more organic look to the fence, you will use random scale and rotation to adjust the look of each plank. Learn how to prepare this at the network level then promote the right parameters to give you control in the digital asset’sRead More →