MPM | H20.5 Masterclass

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:
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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
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Tire tracks by Ele.G
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Rally car by SenturyUK
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Hubble by Rebecca.Roth
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Mountain Env by jakbb
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Rock Cliff by RobenSikk
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Galia Melon by blenderbirb
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Watermelon by STUDIO DUCKBILL
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AUDIO ATTRIBUTION
Track: Max Brhon - Redemption [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
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