Nick Medukha

[Project Files] Mesh To Grains

And here you will find the project files that have been used to create a setup that you see in the intro :)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iogn5meud290s09/AACV587y1Si1xyH4GDY3BMVKa?dl=0

[Step-By-Step] Mesh To Grains, sort of :)

Hey guys!

First day of the Summer, yaaayy!

Today we are creating an abstract setup that is based on dynamically generating grains from changing topology of the geo, which visually translates in geo being morphed into the grains :) Lots of creative possibilities, but some skincare or beauty/health products come to my mind.

Check it out!

[Project Files] Vellum Random Activation

And here you will find the project files :) For this one Im sharing the one you see in the preview as Its more visually refined and easier to tinker with haha

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jwreed8miyhrxo4/AABeZB7WWqd5Olmasku04Fexa?dl=0

[Step-By-Step] Vellum Random Activation

Heyya guys!

Finally back from vacation and got tons of ideas for future stuff, but today, I wanna show you another option of vellum activation. Usually we used pyro source spread, but if you wan't to trigger random copies - best way to do that - use just a tiiiiiny bit of vex :)

Check it out!

Unreal Engine 5 is getting too good.

Alright alright, this is actually a magnificent nature here in Indonesia.

Guys, can't express how amazed I am about what a quality rest can do to your life. Rewatching my latest tuts and definitely can hear how tired my voice sounds, sorry for that lol. 

Got a nice refresh of my mind, and I sincerely recommend everyone to take a good offline time, doesn't matter if you plan a far away vacation with family or stay near home alone with nature - you will be amazed how your mind and body will be grateful for it. 

That being said, my 15h back-home flight will happen tomorrow, so we will need to reschedule a tutorial to next week, but Im stoked to share all the stuff that will be happening in the nearest future. 

See you soon!!!

Love you all,
Nick

[Project Files] RBD 101

And here you will find the project files :)
Note that the background grid is turned off to render alpha, all editing (cross explosion, reverse, timeshifting etc) done in After Effects

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j8g392kw8o67on2/AADYnrk4iogKjaKIi1KS5fcVa?dl=0

[Step-By-Step] RBD 101 - Beginner Guide

Hey guys!

Who doesn't like cool looking slow-mo destruction? :D Yeah, this is a super popular effect and looks absolutely stunning. We did something simillar some time ago, but I was creating breakdown-type of tutorials and I understand that it might not be the best way to digest Houdini for complete beginners. So I wanted to share a step-by-step approach for those who are just starting with Houdini and make it really friendly, explaining all the steps.

P.S. Currently on vacation, already recharged a bit, already wanna get back and have some cool ideas for the upcoming tuts, stay tuned :) 

Love you all, Nick.

[Project Files] Vellum Terrain Flow & UVs

And here you will find project files for this effect :)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hml1jdrdxwtai9d/AADwN77CJOcu2e6xZK1Yysk-a?dl=0

[Step-By-Step] Vellum Terrain Flow & UVs

Heya guys!

Today we are creating this popular effect seen in many commercials - viscous fluids and rock terrains :) Also, I've added some uv-bending to add some movement on the surface of that "lava". Super versatile setup, i know CDs love to put this fx whenever the context allows hahaha

NOTE: You might hear my voice sound a bit tired - really need to recharge. I will be away till 18th of May, but I have a tut prepared in advance so Ill keep you busy :)
In case of anything - feel free to shoot me a dm in discord, dm here in Patreon or even send me an email to nikita.meduha@gmail.com!

[Project Files] Non Mixing Vellum :)

And here you will find the project files! :)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q0c0xtrppey4uxr/AADK9fxBaBVga8NWv8Dx5Ik4a?dl=0

[Step-By-Step] Non Mixing Fluid ;) + Meshing

Heyya guys! This time we have some fun with vellum fluids :) Checking out some attributes and creating a non-mixing fluid growth! + Some great tips about meshing to avoid flickers!

NOTE: Rendered wrong cache, tut setup won't flicker this much :)

[Project Files] Voronoi Mirror Displacement

And here you will find project files :)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hojp3wrfj0cx4mu/AAAX62wWQBEAximdKDmnvoLoa?dl=0

P.S. Model can be bought here
https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/character/clothing/hublot-big-bang-integrated-titanium

[Step-By-Step] Voronoi Mirror Displacement

Heyya guys!

Welcome to the new tutorial :) This is a beginner friendly one, but has a wide variety of applications. Best with glass, but try with any surfaces :) Works as a reveal or transition shot too. Packed with different techniques, that will come handy in other setups 100%!

Enjoy!

Upcoming ;)

This Thursday!

Project Files :)

Apologise for the delay, here are all 6 shots, and all the resources used, even model :)

Have fun!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nb6y8zya6jz6upp/AABXeIx3q1z3fQj5oI8xHBtDa?dl=0

Some Frames :)

Full Scale Project 002

Heeeeeeeyyyyyya!!!

Won't be writing too much here haha. So glad to finally show you this. Here is basically my process from A to Z using some AI tools to simulate "client" & "art director". Was a blast. Underestimated it a bit probs needed bit more time to make proper packshot with logo and stuff (everything you see is done in 5 days), but anyhow - this is packed with different techniques and yes.

P.S. This is 8 hours of footage combined in 1 hour 46 minutes. Not sure if this should be considered as a step-by-step tutorial, but more like a guide how you can create a portfolio pieces using some of my tuts haha :)

P.P.S Project Files coming a bit later today! Need to make the node tree a bit prettier haha

Enjoy!

Full Scale Project Coming Soon ;)

Whats that? :D

Thanks to everyone who voted in the previous poll! Full scale project it is!

So, ChatGPT gave me 5 ideas for the product to feature in this little commercial, and then I asked him to randomly pick one. I wanna simulate the scenario when a client reaches out to you and his product is not really something usually and something we all have seen quite a lot ;) Here is a midjourney gen for this product. Any guesses? :P

Real Case Scenario 2

Hey guys! Need your opinion, won't take long :)

Would you like me to use AI to create a script for a product, just as the one you get from the client, and see me create a 3D commercial based on that? From script till editing in AE? Can be simple product showcase with just light & camera animation, could be a mashup of all the sim i know :D 

Probs 2-6 hour video, will take me 2 weeks so sacrificing one usual tutorial?

[Project Files] Rrrr-iples :)

Heya guys!

Packing my stuff to fly to OFFF, so sadly I wasn't able to record a tutorial this week, so in exchange, both tiers receive this project file that contains a setup requested by Lukasz Pason (@xrossfader) and roughly inspired by Jakub Spacek PS5 project !

I've organised the project so it should be easy to see whats where! Check it out here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/35eebxs7h2p4w78/AACT0NJAaeZzAmdvgfbzN9gTa?dl=0

Enjoy :)

[Project Files] CHOP Audio & Sim

And here you will find project files for this setup :)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/99fbqygibcx43zx/AABptsVOTswU_-XHSSADcOmfa?dl=0

[Step-By-Step] CHOP Audio & Sim :)

Heyya guys!

Finally dippin a toe into the CHOPS :)

There is truly uuuunlimited possibilities to drive anything with chop audio, but I decided to do something with vellum, roughly inspired from FutureDeluxe :)

Audio used : Calmness by MVTRIIIIX

Check it out!

[Project Files] Advection Mirror

Here you will find two project files - one from the tutorial, and the one from the intro, which I did before. I cannot include the watch model, as its the one I bought from turbosquid, but you can replace it with any model you like :)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/efinxznfn6ja3w7/AAA1xuRKqVzYIicOGr_i9LLWa?dl=0

[Step-By-Step] Advection Mirror

Heyyya guys!

Super hyped to share this one with you! So since Simon Holmedal did TIDE, I did several attempts to recreate it, but it always ended up in the pile of unfinished projects. So this week, we got as close as we can :) Credits to the core of this setup go to our friend and patron RyNx who shared it with me some time ago, you guys should give him applause in our Discord, he is amazing vfx artist who did a lot of stuff for movies, and "stuff" - i mean large scale sims, explosions, destructions and all that amazing part of the vfx! I applied this technique to generate advection of flip sim, but amazing part about this effect - you can advect nearly anything using these custom forces!

P.S. This tutorial does not feature adding the watch in the center of the frame, please check RBD & Fluid Rocks for that part.

Check it out!

Short Preview for Thursday :)

Little preview of upcoming tut, not finished yet but wanted to share this! I've got a flu this week and on Monday my brain was just buzzing not able to do anything. I remembered this setup of mirrored advection (which I was trying to do for years haha), RyNx, our fellow friend and patron, shared this once with me and with his permission I digged down and used parts of his setup in this one. Excited to share the magic behind this on Thursday!

[Project Files] VDB Morph

And here are the project files for this tutorial :)

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qt959j5dpllfdw9/AAC3MIBBeVmQV0219MOs8qmFa?dl=0

[Step-By-Step] VDB Morph!

Heyya guys! Staring this month early :)
First tutorial of the month was actually requested in our Discord, and the technique is inspired by XK Hublot | Sapphire Rainbow where the watch frame emerges from the glass cube. This VDB morph setup is super versatile and I can't wait to see what you guys will create using this technique!

P.S. I was too excited so apologize for a bit loud audio and yes yes yes i know there is a typo in the intro :DDD

VDB Morph This Thursday :)

Yep, now you can morph between any shapes!

Live Stream Thursday 23.02 IN DISCORD :)

Hey guys! Wanted to test another live stream approach, this time in our cozyplace discord server, where we all will be able to chat, discuss, and share our points on different topics (i really need your opinion for some things I plan to do this year).

Ill be live 4pm till 6pm GMT+2 (EET).

So if you are my Patron, but not yet in our Discord server, please join, send me a dm if you need a link!

If you are on another edge of the world, don't worry, stream will be recorded and ill post it here too!