FXPHD: Liam Whitehouse - Rendering Fire and Smoke Simulations in Houdini

Course Highlights
- Transparency and Shadowing: Discover techniques to refine the transparency and shadow effects in smoke simulations.
- Lighting Scattering: Master the art of lighting scattering from fire elements for realistic rendering.
- Pyro Materials: Learn to create and adjust pyro fire and smoke materials in Solaris and Karma, aligning them with reference imagery.

What You Will Learn
- How to match fire and smoke simulations to background plates using HDRI or the Karma Sky Atmosphere lighting system.
- Advanced techniques for adding lighting that complements the scene's overall look and feel.
- Best practices for tweaking pyro simulations to achieve professional-grade results.

Conclusion
This course is perfect for artists looking to elevate their skills in rendering fire and smoke simulations. Unlock the full potential of Houdini and bring your pyro projects to life with stunning realism.

Content Source: https://www.fxphd.com/details/677/
Genre / Category: Visual Effects, Simulation, 3D Animation