Infected and Cordyceps - CFX for The Last Of Us | Storm Studios | FMX HIVE 2024

This presentation offers an in-depth exploration of Storm Studios' creation of the infected and cordyceps for “The Last of Us, with an emphasis on the Creature FX executed in Houdini. Attendees will gain insights into the different techniques utilized to craft the infected forehead cut and the lifelike emergence of cordyceps in key scenes, such as Tess’s kiss from an infected. Furthermore, the session delves into the role of CFX in heightening the realism of the infected characters.
Magnus Pettersson is Head of FX at Storm Studios, Norway. My career at Storm Studios began as a CG Generalist in 2008. Early on I found a burning interest in FX work and decided that this is what I wanted to do. I then implemented Houdini at the studio, laying the foundation for the FX department's creation and pipeline development.I have a passion for finding simple solutions to complex problems and building tools that simplify an artist's work.As the Head of FX, apart from doing shot work, I am responsible for running the department, improving the pipeline, quality of work, and recruitment.

[@CONTENTFORALKASSDIGITAL]

I have no idea how Houdini work but im watching

[@YosoyWilly15]

same jajaja

[@nalindhagarra9767]

Same

[@yayitsyasuo]

actual practice not just talk, love this one!

[@cowholy3031]

What? It's CGI? crazy 😮😮

[@zoranarizanovic]

best Houdini talk this year @fmx !

[@davidthomas5516]

Awesome work from Storm Studios! Enjoyed watching this more than watching the show itself :D

[@cameron9225]

finally CFX talk from Houdini

[@philippwelsing9108]

Absolutely amazing talk! One of the best ever. Make something of simulation quality (or actually better) without simming. And make it fully art directable. This is genius!

[@altberg__]

just wow! super interessting and lovely presentation.

[@Artichoke18]

I absolutly love this talk

[@roxtube123]

scatter some points

[@prymexxxx]

I think the scattered some points. Not sure though...

[@mohanpugaz]

So much of info packed in here. Thanks a lot. ❤️

[@wewantmoreparty]

Woow yerh for sure best talk this year

[@TaylorColpitts]

Wow, amazing work! Thanks for sharing

[@th3_t3rminator]

More people like this please🔥

[@Wichenroder]

Love it! Such a great presentation.

[@Zjombie]

i love watching this, just amazing to see

[@vfxskull6208]

This is fantastic

[@Objektiv_J]

so cool. Thanks for sharing, Magnus!

[@innanoshe]

Well done guys

[@AArmstrongC]

I was sure it was a well done prostetic!! awesome work guys!! :)

[@arbikerimov]

incredible!

[@the2fives]

such a great job

[@DeanCassady]

This is amazing!!!!!

[@lyneng89]

OMg so good!

[@nicolaastanghe475]

@13:00 dripping jitter velocity and go faster when perp to gravity. @34.15 move curve along itself.

[@HipFile]

Crazy!

[@tavomb]

insane

[@mikkelmelby]

jævlig braaa

[@alexmedia5788]

The Storm droplet asset looks very useful! Where can I find this? Thanks

[@aurelhess9243]

does anybody get how he made that mold at 25:30 in a bit more detail??

[@shubhamthakur3321]

Hey look, another video from Houdini just dropped ❤

[@milosgalovic5583]

can someone please explain how did he get the advection of the scattered points in the white mold? i can't quite figure out what is going on withing the vdb activate logic

[@abdullaharshak.n7870]

Which render engine is used ??

[@xanzuls]

Ginger vfx, where are you lol.