Presentations by Industry Experts — Powered by Tathastu Techno Solution & SideFX

### Presentations by Industry Experts — Powered by Tathastu Techno Solution & SideFX

#### 1️⃣ Hijaz Ahamed — Technical Consultant, SideFX

Session Title: Procedural Thinking: The Houdini Way
A deep dive into Houdini’s procedural mindset — exploring how node-based workflows empower artists to design smarter, faster, and more adaptive FX systems.
Key Takeaways:

• Understanding proceduralism as a mindset, not just a toolset.
• Building complex simulations like fluids, fire, and destruction with control and flexibility.
• Why major studios rely on Houdini’s non-destructive workflows for production efficiency.

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#### 2️⃣ Rohan Dalvi — Houdini Trainer

Session Title: NPR Styles in Houdini 21 (Live Demo)
A live creative showcase exploring Non-Photorealistic Rendering (NPR) techniques using Houdini 21’s COPs network — blending stylized artistry with technical precision.
Key Takeaways:

• Learn to create painterly, stylized renders using Dither and Scatter Shapes nodes.
• Explore new NPR workflows inside Houdini 21.
• Discover how artistic style and procedural control can coexist seamlessly.

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#### 3️⃣ Biswajit Tarafdar — FX Supervisor, Astra Studios

Session Title: Houdini 21 — Power of Procedural and Customisation
An in-depth look at the procedural power of Houdini 21, featuring the muscle system used in Kantara 3D Billboard and innovative pipeline customisation for FX workflows.
Key Takeaways:

• Simplifying Houdini 21’s muscle system for real-world production use.
• How procedural setup and better preparation save time on art-directed shots.
• Building portable, reusable pipeline tools for optimized FX collaboration.

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Presented by Tathastu Techno Solution, Gold Partner with SideFX —
Empowering artists, studios, and creators to think procedurally and design the future of VFX.