Michael Docking

[Jason Key @key_vfx]

Introducing VDBView - as a personal project I made this free, lightweight tool for viewing VDB files. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

- real-time 3D viewport
- muti-grid support (individual controls for density, temperature, etc.)
- sequence caching for smooth playback / scrubbing
- basic lighting and shading, including blackbody emission
- screenshot / sequence rendering exports (PNG) with basic CLI support
- cross-section slicing
- velocity streamlines
- level set surface rendering
- standalone, easy install - download, unzip, double-click

Download link in comments below 🧵

#VDB #OpenVDB #VFX #Nvidia #DellProMax

[INSYDIUM @insydium_ltd]

INSYDIUM Fused 2025.4 is Out Now!
Available via your Customer Account for eligible licences.

With major enhancements to NeXus and introducing Jidou. Get the full details here: https://t.co/NVVN88r010

#INSYDIUM #Update #NeXus #Jidou

[INSYDIUM @insydium_ltd]

Coming soon to NeXus! nxExplosiaFX brings GPU-powered smoke and fire simulations!
Realistic results, lightning-fast performance, and stunning viewport previews.
Built for artists, powered by physics.

Watch on YouTube - https://t.co/JyKAnCkdwO
#INSYDIUM #NeXus #ComingSoon #Smoke

[Mysteropodes @mysteropodes]

I just discover Kando for making a radial menu in Ae
https://t.co/hIl3FtRQpx

[IX Sofia @ix_lemon]

These statements are always funny because in a few months we will start seeing VFX showreels of behind the scenes footage of these movies having full digi doubles, wire removals, set extensions, sky replacements, compositing work, etc, etc

[Orikron 🇵🇹 骆培思 @orikron]

🇨🇳 An engineering student in China made a prototype of a sword that levitates towards you and flies around on command.

[BeFX Studios @RbdLabStudio]

MaterialPlus, the pro Blender texturing addon that rivals Substance Painter, is coming soon!
Non-destructive paint layers
Real-time effects
2D symmetry painting
UDIM support
Optimized baking + adaptive cage
Direct export Unreal/Unity
#b3d #b3fxstudios #substancepainter

[SideFX @sidefx]

Check out the #Houdini 21 sneak peek! We’re sharing a preview of some of the new features. More will be revealed at SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver—don’t miss the Keynote, HIVE presentations, and more starting the week of August 11. 

https://t.co/cCxoGnFqd8

[E.J. Hassenfratz @eyedesyn]

I cannot bee...lieve....this...🐝

I'll see myself out...

[SideFX @sidefx]

See the results of a custom FEM solver that Artem Smirnov developed, demonstrated in this multi-pane glass sequence🪟🔫Good thing he labeled which was ref and which was CG - could you spot which was which? Wonder what the @TheSlowMoGuys think about it🤔
Full res+more info here -- https://t.co/W241MQpaUJ

[Good Boy Ninja @goodboyninja]

Introducing Skew Pro:
A groundbreaking way to animate in After Effects

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[tibo @tibolasticot]

I started learning Plasticity about a year ago, and to train myself, I decided to model 26 models from scratch, one for each letter!

[SideFX @sidefx]

Join us this TODAY at 12p EDT for the #Houdini 20.5 Keynote! https://t.co/pqO7f539Bm

[Michael Docking @DockingMichael]

@rekkerd This doesn't seem to show up at all for me. Is the link broken?

[INSYDIUM @insydium_ltd]

🌟 Coming Soon to INSYDIUM Fused!

Transform scene objects with the ability to fold, roll or peel surfaces seamlessly. 🛠️

Fully procedural and works with polygon objects, primitives and generators.

Learn more https://t.co/7Plou4L0Ly

#INSYDIUMFused #MeshTools #SneakPeek

[Michael Docking @DockingMichael]

@eyedesyn Perfect, that one worked, thanks, EJ :)

[Michael Docking @DockingMichael]

@pianoandthefox @edbrown3d @insydium_ltd oh yeh, no doubt moving forwards maxon will release Maxon One only options for particles, essentially forcing people to sub to their One offering.

[Michael Docking @DockingMichael]

@pianoandthefox @insydium_ltd I'm glad they've been uncrackable. I started using it a s a hobby, and yes, it was expensive at the start, the yearly uptake is pretty small in comparison, so imagine actually making money with it and it also being a tax expense. People like to complain about anything.

[Michael Docking @DockingMichael]

@xrossfader @scknows HAHAHA, in which tiny niche part of the world do 3d/motion/generalists get that? :😅🤣