One-click from 3DEqualizer ➔ Autodesk Maya. 🎬⚡ Manual data transfer between tracking software and DCCs can slow down a production pipeline. To tackle this, I built a lightweight Python bridge utility. This tool directly opens Maya and exports tracking data flawlessly in a single workflow. By utilizing native system checks and independent process handling, it ensures zero runtime crashes and a seamless artist experience. Check out the video below to see it in action! It directly handles file paths, opens Maya 2022 seamlessly, and builds the tracking scene instantly. #Python #VFX #TechArt #Rigging #AnimationPipeline #ToolsDevelopment #3DEqualizer #3DE4 #3DEqualizer4 #ScienceDVisions #matchmove #matchmove3d #cameratracking

Timeline Plugin for Adobe Substance 3D Designer Unlock a true VFX pipeline within Substance. This tool lets you master your timing and motion before you ever leave the software, perfect for creating optimized sprite-sheets or final FX for any DCC or game engine. Free Download, Instructions, and Tutorial on my Artstation. https://lnkd.in/dkpGhRfB #Substance3D #SubstanceDesigner #TechArt #Python #VFX #GameDev #MotionDesign #GameArt #RealTimeVFX #SpriteSheets #ProceduralArt #3DArt #AdobeSubstance

So, in the past few weeks, I have invested a lot of my free time trying to build stuff and some of my projects revolved way too heavily around art and design. I always had deep interest in drawing and creating art in general but translating that into code/technology wasn't the easiest caveat. Every 3D model in my game was written, not modeled. I am building a simulator and it has maybe 40 distinct 3D models. I didn't open Blender's viewport for any of them. They're all generated from Python scripts that run inside Blender. Yes, everything python since that is what I know better. Way better than I know Blender. There are more things that contribute to this "Why": — Iteration speed. Change a parameter, regenerate, done. — Consistency. All assets share a design vocabulary because they come from the same code. — Variation. One script → fifty variants. — Version control. Git diffs on Python > git diffs on .blend files. Procedural isn't about avoiding art. It's about writing art as a system and adapting any way possible with your best moves stacked one upon another. If you're a programmer who wants to make visual things — this is your lane. Kudos to all those who are trying their best to get what's in their heads out for the world to see and experience. #GameDev #ProceduralGeneration #Blender #Python #IndieDev

🚀 Live Demo: https://lnkd.in/g_bihZFj Introducing Paper-JS — a 2D Physics Engine built completely from scratch using TypeScript and HTML5 Canvas. This project became a huge learning experience for me while exploring how real engines are structured internally and how physics simulation works behind the scenes. While building Paper-JS, I explored: • ECS (Entity Component System) architecture • Collision detection and resolution • Physics substepping • Responsive rendering systems • Debug visualization tools • Dynamic particle simulation • Canvas rendering optimization One of the most valuable parts of this journey was learning how ECS architecture helps organize large systems efficiently while keeping the engine scalable and maintainable. Paper-JS is fully open source, so feel free to explore the project, contribute, or share feedback: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gJDPj4me Would love to hear thoughts from developers, game devs, and graphics programming enthusiasts. #PaperJS #typescript #javascript #gamedev #physicsengine #ecs #webdevelopment #opensource #html5canvas #programming

Vibrante-Node version 1.8.0 is here to work with Prism Pipeline and other tools like Maya, Houdini and Blender. This makes it very useful for people who work with effects and production. This new version of Vibrante-Node includes examples of how to use it. These examples cover things like: - Controlling the flow of your workflow including conditions, loops and delays. - Handling data, such as working with lists and strings and using Python code. - Automating tasks in Maya without having to open the user interface. - Working with Prism Pipeline to manage projects and assets. - Creating production pipelines for effects, including things like publishing assets and submitting renders. All of these things run on a single engine that can handle dependencies and loops efficiently. You also have control when you need it. You can find examples of workflows for Vibrante-Node https://lnkd.in/db7sthXM You can also find examples of visual effects workflows here: https://lnkd.in/d8_2ZAEA If you want to download Vibrante-Node, for Windows you can find it here: https://lnkd.in/dfyKjham #Python #VFX #Pipeline #TechArt #Maya #Houdini #Blender #Prism #Deadline #Automation #OpenSource #NodeBased #TechnicalArtist #3D #Animation #GameDev #FilmProduction

I wanted a simple way to test 3D geometry… …so I ended up building a small interactive playground 😄 Just added a new feature: 👉 Segment ↔ Segment distance with live visualization You can now: • Drag endpoints and see results update instantly • Visualize the shortest distance between segments • Inspect exact coordinates + formulas • Actually understand what the math is doing This is still a work in progress, but I’m excited about where it’s going. GitHub: https://lnkd.in/gahrkgyh #opensource #golang #3d #engineering #buildinpublic #NextJS

Translating an object's curvature changes into visual scripting in Unreal. 🧠 That has been my first major challenge while developing 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿. Since this mask will be the path to procedurally detect those areas where dirt and wear accumulate in reality, the first step was clear: I needed the Shader to "read and understand" the geometry. To hit the nail on the head with this first step, I broke the problem down into 4 key points: 1️⃣ 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀: If I don't know where my object's geometry is facing, I won't be able to analyze curvature changes. 2️⃣ 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Here we need to dive a bit into vector theory (but just a tiny bit!). • A face looking perfectly in the direction of the X, Y, or Z axes = 1. • A face not looking perfectly in the direction of the X, Y, or Z axes, like a bevel for example, has a value < 1. • A face perpendicular to the X, Y, or Z axes = 0. 3️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁: Contrasting the values to generate a clear differentiation between white areas and black areas. 4️⃣ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆: Combining the information from each axis to create the final curvature detection mask. Everything facing perfectly in the direction of one of the axes will remain white, but the geometry found in areas of sharper curvature, which has values closer to 0, will remain dark. With these 4 steps, we have a mask ready that is capable of detecting the curvature of any geometry. A solid foundation to keep building the 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿. 🖍️ I'm curious: Do you find the logic behind building these procedural effects intimidating? Do you usually rely on baking your geometry information in other software, or do you prefer to experiment with math in your material editor? Reading you in the comments! 👇 #UnrealEngine5 #TechArt #EnvironmentArt #MaterialGraph #UnRealStruggles #RealTimeArtist

Blender gives you two themes: light or dark. But under the surface, its theming system is far more powerful than most people realise. In our latest blog post, we break down three ways to fully customise Blender, from quick tweaks in Preferences to AI assisted XML editing and even Python scripting. 🎨 If you spend hours in Blender, this is one of the easiest ways to improve your workflow and make the tool feel like your own. Check out the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gaDBf5ne

5 Tips to Program Faster 1. Minimize distractions in your workspace A cluttered environment slows your brain down. Close unnecessary tabs, silence notifications, and keep only what’s essential in front of you. 2. Master your editor (seriously) Your editor is your main tool. If you’re using Visual Studio Code (or any other), learn the shortcuts, snippets, and extensions that eliminate repetitive work. 3. Write less code Reuse existing solutions, leverage libraries, and avoid reinventing the wheel unless there’s a real need. 4. Plan the structure first, code last Jumping straight into code often leads to rework. Take a long moment to think through the structure, data flow, and edge cases. 5. Master your stack Knowing your tools deeply (frameworks, language, database) lets you move with confidence and speed. Instead of guessing, you execute. #coding #programming #webdevelopment

Art Directing Procedural Worlds: The World Planner HDA I’ve been working on a new Procedural World Builder kit in Houdini, and I’m excited to share the first tool from the set: the World Planner. The goal was to move away from manual heightmap management and create a system that handles the "heavy lifting" procedurally, allowing artists to focus on the concept rather than the technical overhead. The World Planner acts as the "brain" for the terrain, providing a simple way to art-direct biomes so that any downstream generators can read the world as a unified concept. 🚀 Key Features: Auto generative system: to create the needed nodes and creates the required attributes based on python logic. Live COP Pipeline: Instant visualization of layers that auto-updates as you paint. Smart Blending Logic: Dynamically identifies _Blend suffixes to automatically categorize and composite biomes within a COP network. Voxel-Based Extraction: Uses Medial Axis extraction (SDF/VDB) to generate procedural spines and ridges directly from 2D masks. Artist-Centric UI: A custom Python-driven interface designed for rapid painting and mask adjustment. The Tech Stack: 🐍 Python (Houdini API) | 🏔️ Heightfields | 🖼️ COPs (OpenCL) I’m particularly proud of the memory management and Python API logic that allows the tool to scale from small map chunks to massive world-sized composites without the RAM spikes usually associated with large-scale compositing. Check out the demo video below to see the workflow in action! #Houdini #SideFX #VFX #ProceduralModeling #GameDev #TechArt #PipelineTD #WorldBuilding #TerrainGen