Houdini Muscle Simulation for Maya & Ziva Users | by Carlos Puigdollers (VFX/Creature Supervisor)

Explore the power of Houdini in this compact video tutorial designed for Maya users familiar with Ziva Dynamics. Discover how to leverage Houdini's robust toolset to create dynamic muscle simulations and lifelike character effects (CFX).
In this tutorial, Carlos we'll guide you through the process of setting up muscle simulations in Houdini, utilizing Ziva's techniques and principles you're already familiar with in Maya.
Learn how to create muscles, define tissue properties, and achieve realistic deformations for your characters.
Carlos will also demonstrate how to simulate secondary motion, skin sliding, Facia Layer, and cloth dynamics using Houdini's vellum solver Explore techniques for integrating fat, skin, and cloth dynamics seamlessly into your character rigs.
With clear, concise instructions and practical examples, you'll gain the skills and confidence to tackle character muscle simulations in Houdini with ease. Whether you're a seasoned Maya user looking to expand your toolkit or new to Houdini, this tutorial provides valuable insights and techniques that will enhance your character animation workflow.
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00:00 TRAILER
00:36 INTRO TO HOUDINI
05:49 MUSCLE PREP
13:48 BASIC MUSCLE SETUP
23:31 LOAS BASIC SETUP FIXED
40:24 FASCIA SETUP FIXED
01:00:17 FASCIA TIPS AND TRICKS
01:13:02 FAT SIMPLE INTRO
01:23:36 FAT SIM
01:30:41 SKIN SIM
01:42:17 SKIN RESULTS
01:48:12 REDUCE NOISE
01:53:36 MUSCLE SETUP
02:18:59 MUSCLE SPLIT SETUP
02:38:29 COUPLED SIM
02:48:07 FINISHING SETUP
02:59:56 NICE ART DRIVEN MUSCLE SETUP

[@user-pn6sl2ww2t]

This is GOLD. I'm learning so much from this video! Big thanks Rabelway!

[@Rebelway]

You are very welcome!

[@ak-gi3eu]

Rebelway in streak❤

[@Rebelway]

Thank you!

[@holocron_vfx]

Rebelway is just the best.

[@U-Vocabulary]

Wow, what an exceptional approach to professional teaching! Truly admire the dedication and passion you bring to your teaching practice!

[@Rebelway]

You're very welcome!

[@affectreflect]

Thanks so much for this.With the ML deformers in Unreal and houdini,this will come in handy

[@G-hm5zi]

Always working towards the best. Amazing 💯

[@Rebelway]

Thank you!

[@nosirve9458]

could we see also some blender-houdini tutorials pls? you guys are the best! thank you

[@aparajitninawe453]

Marvellous. Much need introduction. There is one and two lectures on free content regarding muscle system. This free lesson teaches me more than paid one of others.

[@Rebelway]

Glad you liked it! Enjoy

[@orientaxis]

Thats a solid $1000 course

[@Mathews69]

ooo what is this magic? Nice one!!

[@Rebelway]

Glad you liked it!

[@Ramt33n]

wow, A dream come true, Thanks RW!

[@Rebelway]

You are very welcome!

[@deoclicianookssipinvieira5858]

Thank you VERY much!

[@hodoupmer]

awesome tutorial, Carlos did a great job :) , is there a link to the assets used?

[@carlosrivadulla8903]

So, what is the purpose of the muscle and tissue nodes if u don't need to use them?

[@ryuteam]

Would be great a lesson with Unreal Engine (ML deformer) to see how exporting muscle simulation and apply into a Game Engine, metahuman for example

[@3donwong]

even thru I am not a character FX guy. but Wow, thanks for the tutorial!

[@nar8548]

Thanks for the tutorials, may I ask if you can share Mr ink just for following this tutorial, I can’t find a download link from ziva community

[@njfx]

You guys are on fire

[@Rebelway]

❤‍🔥

[@erichocean8746]

GOLD!

[@realmoonknight]

Is there any purpose of learning ziva as it an inhouse software now at dneg ?

[@nisecg2789]

is there anything like anatomy transfer in houdini?

[@p00psicle]

Same video Carlos Puigdollers already posted to his channel 1 month previous as a playlist.

[@ernestoheinzelmann3512]

Is ziva currently available?

[@hana9756]

No DNEG bought exclusive license rights from Unity. But people or studios who havealready obtained a license can still use it for I think 5 years without updates.

[@zaploucky6357]

C'est trop ginial