Join Michael Elton as he guides you on how to craft realistic fighter jet vapor and condensation effects in Houdini — from the subtle cockpit vapor trails to the dramatic vapor cone that forms during high-speed maneuvers.
In this lesson, you’ll explore how to set up accurate velocity and wind fields around your jet model, use VDB Potential Flow for realistic airflow simulation, generate cockpit vapor, spiral trails, and streaky details, shape the iconic vapor cone effect near supersonic speeds, and render everything in Solaris with Karma XPU for truly cinematic results.
Whether you’re a Houdini FX artist, a simulation enthusiast, or simply love jet visuals, this tutorial is packed with production-ready tips you can apply to any high-speed VFX shot.
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Spencer Lueders, the acclaimed FX Supervisor and newest instructor joining the Rebelway team!
In this interview, he shares his insights, experiences, and what motivated him to become an instructor.
Frédérik Barbeau on his experience as a 3D art student in college vs. at Rebelway and landing his first gig as a VFX artist.
Frédérik Barbeau on his experience as a 3D art student in college vs. at Rebelway and landing his first gig as a VFX artist.
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