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Candy Crush: Simulating Crystal Growth in Avatar: The Last Airbender
SessionFueling Fluids Production and Tools
DescriptionDiscover how Image Engine simulated geometric crystals erupting from the floor in Avatar: The Last Airbender to capture the hero. Using custom Houdini tools, collision-aware systems, and physically inspired lighting, the team was able to integrate the plate and characters into beautiful final renders to relay the director's vision.
Presenters
Anders Elmholdt
Senior FX TD
Image Engine
Christoph Hennig
Senior Look Dev Artist
Image Engine
Matthew Kiefer
Lighting Supervisor
Image Engine
Greg Massie
Head of CG
Image Engine
Event Type
Talk
TimeTuesday, 12 August 20254:51pm - 5:13pm PDT
LocationWest Building, Rooms 211-214
Session TimeTuesday, 12 August 20253:45pm - 5:35pm PDT
LocationWest Building, Rooms 211-214
Interest Areas
Production & Animation
Recordings
Livestreamed
Recorded
Keywords
Animation
Industry Insight
Lighting
Registration Categories
Full Conference
Virtual Access
Tuesday
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