Alchemical Goblet – First Steps in Houdini

"I’m excited to share my first project using Houdini! This scene was a great introduction to the software's procedural workflow.

Key Features:

Fluid Simulation: Used FLIP fluids to create the glowing green liquid and the bubbling surface effect.

Smoke/Vapor FX: Integrated a Pyro simulation to create the mystical steam rising from the goblet.

Materials & Lighting: Developed procedural shaders to give the liquid a glowing, 'magical' appearance and set up a simple studio lighting environment to highlight the metallic textures of the chalice.

This project taught me the importance of managing simulation scales and how to effectively combine different solvers in one environment. Looking forward to tackling more complex simulations next!"