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How to Use Pyro FX fire and smoke tools in Houdini 10

Want to know how to use the Pyro FX tools in Houdini 10? This masterclass will tell you everything you need to know about using Pyro FX fire and smoke tools in Houdini 10. The discussion covers the addition of exciting new fire and smoke tools. Topics covered include a powerful new fluid up-resing technique, advanced noise and turbulence control, and a highly tweakable custom fire and smoke shader.

Class presented by FX TD Coen Klosters, and special guest Mario Marengo (advanced shader writer). This presentation was recorded at a Toronto Technical Evening hosted by Side Effects Software.

The first video is presented by Coen Klosters and covers the Dynamic Simulation tools involved in creating fire and smoke.

Download the Slideshow ZIP file (PDF and PowerPoint files included).

The next video is presented by Mario Marengo and covers the custom shader created specifically for the new fire and smoke tools.

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