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8 Days of Type

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Starry Night | Luxury product reveal in 3D (Houdini)

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✨ Harry Potter: Expecto Patronum 🪄🦌

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4k CGI Video: Mercedes G wagon | Realistic renders

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HOUDINI SMALL LIQUID SIMULATION - 3D ANIMATION

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PERMU - London Fashion Week 2024

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Vacheron Constantin - Overseas Watch (Advertising)

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Earplug packaging

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Hot sauce packaging

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Houdini Particle and Fluid Dynamic Simulation

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Sofa Visualization

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Celsius - Fantasy Vibe

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3D Product Animation for a Cosmetics Brand

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Realistic 3D Simulation of Lollipop and Honey

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Danny Foran's Professional 3D Artist Reel

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Queen of Crows

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Creature 3D Model

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Rauf Khan on Instagram: “ Work For my Buyer"

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Valentine’s Day - On/Go

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Houdini VFX Showreel 2021 on Vimeo

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“Invasion” - Skyline Reverse Gravity VFX

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Ground Collapse in Houdini

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Motion Design in Houdini

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Coral Project

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3D Animation for Product Visualization

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Spiderverse inspired renders

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Kalla Chair - Product Design

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36 days of Animated

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Retopoly

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Packaging Design Showcase :: Behance

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(3D landscape) UFO on the Earth

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When defining the project scope and deliverables for a 'Houdini' expert, clients should clearly outline the desired end result, including specific visual effects or animations, the style and complexity of the 3D environments, and the timeline for completion. Providing reference materials or examples can help align expectations, and ensuring a mutual understanding of key milestones and review points will facilitate a smoother project execution.
Clients can effectively communicate their vision by preparing detailed project briefs that include visual references, mood boards, and style guides. It’s important to discuss any technical constraints or platform specifications upfront. Utilizing storyboards or animatics can further clarify expectations, and scheduling a kickoff meeting allows an open dialogue to address questions and align on objectives before project work begins.
Clients should look for a portfolio that demonstrates a range of skills in creating complex animations and visual effects using Houdini. It's essential to assess the quality of rendered scenes, attention to detail, and creativity in problem-solving. Evaluating consistency and style in previous projects, as well as their alignment with the project's vision, will help ensure the freelancer is a suitable match.
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