SideFX Solaris: A Production Perspective | Luke Gravett | SIGGRAPH Asia 2019

A retrospective look at the challenges and advantages of using the Solaris Lookdev, Layout and Lighting tools on a full-feature production at Animal Logic. After migrating to a full USD pipeline at Animal Logic, the FX department had to create a feature-rich set of tools, which allowed them to import and deliver FX and character FX through USD. To do this they developed a workflow in Houdini’s Solaris. Join Luke for an in-depth look at the how’s, why’s, challenges and BIG advantages associated with buildi