MPM SOLVER H20.5 - SideFX Masterclass

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Join us for an in-depth exploration of Houdini 20.5's new GPU-accelerated Material Point Method (MPM) solver, a powerful tool for simulating complex physical phenomena. This masterclass is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the MPM solver, from its theoretical foundations to practical applications. Download the project files to follow along
sidefx.com/contentlibrary/mpm-example-files

Course Outline:

-Introduction to MPM: We'll start by covering the basics of MPM theory, setting the stage for our hands-on exploration.
-MPM Basics: Discover the MPM nodes in Houdini's SOP context and their main features.
-MPM Advanced: Dive into advanced techniques for setting up and customizing your MPM simulations based on the demo scenes crafted specifically for the release of this solver.
-Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting: Conclude the masterclass by learning about essential tips and tricks for working with MPM, including troubleshooting and optimization strategies that were not yet covered.

This masterclass will provide you with working solutions that can be applied to various scenarios in production. Whether you're an experienced Houdini user or just starting out, this course will help you unlock the full potential of Houdini's new GPU-accelerated MPM solver.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:02 MPM Theory: What is MPM and what is it good at
00:19:03 MPM Basics: The nodes in Houdini
00:38:21 MPM Advanced: Avalanche
01:02:16 MPM Advanced: Rally Drift
01:23:30 MPM Advanced: Ship Breach
01:38:25 MPM Advanced: Fruit Smash
01:57:27 MPM Advanced: Ice Cream Scoop
02:11:14 MPM Advanced: Hubble Explosion
02:23:40 MPM Advanced: Building Collapse
02:41:14 MPM Subtleties: Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting

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ASSET ATTRIBUTION

Space Ship by Comrade1280
sketchfab.com/3d-models/dss-harbinger-battle-cruiser-474f62d00ed54212b37f93ce91569c53

Tire tracks by Ele.G
sketchfab.com/3d-models/wet-winter-road-294f9e4a8f624b26a7eb0d0e14de8637

Rally car by SenturyUK
sketchfab.com/3d-models/skoda-fabia-r5-rally-car-fe062f0fd05e43a6a32a88a1aa39ef14

Hubble by Rebecca.Roth
sketchfab.com/3d-models/hubble-d2ff100570ee45569461341d8ec63834

Mountain Env by jakbb
sketchfab.com/3d-models/glacial-lake-6e967328b70f44ff8c46b3fd3177b928

Rock Cliff by RobenSikk
sketchfab.com/3d-models/snowy-mountains-realistic-photoscan-d635f454e3044e739cfb90c328774f6e

Galia Melon by blenderbirb
sketchfab.com/3d-models/galia-melon-48b2ce1eb4c94d05a5299451ec4ffe4d

Watermelon by STUDIO DUCKBILL
sketchfab.com/3d-models/watermelon-5a0ae2276ac845c9a93b240c076aae19

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AUDIO ATTRIBUTION
Track: Max Brhon - Redemption [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
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Free Download / Stream: ncs.io/MB_Redemption