Week 5: Back to the Beginning
As I find myself almost halfway through this project, it's become apparent that I may have overlooked a crucial aspect that's affecting the outcome of my destruction sequence. Thankfully, with a guiding hand from my mentor, I took a giant leap backward, revisiting the initial stages of this venture.
One obstacle loomed large in the past week – an incorrectly set up Fracture RBD system. This hiccup served as a stark reminder that there's still much for me to grasp about RBD dynamics in Houdini. It dawned on me that I might not have adhered closely enough to my reference, a detail I'm now keen on rectifying.
One of the major hurdles encountered last week stemmed from an incorrect setup of the Fracture RBD system. It became evident that my grasp of RBD dynamics in Houdini needed refining, and I also realized the importance of closely adhering to my reference material.
With each adjustment and newfound insight, the project inches closer to its envisioned outcome. The journey thus far has underscored the significance of meticulous setup and an astute adherence to references, ensuring a more authentic and visually striking result!
Refining the RBD Dynamics
With the invaluable input from my Professor, we tackled and resolved the velocity overwriting issue within the RBD Dop Network. This breakthrough paved the way for a complete overhaul of my Fracture RDB system. Specifically:
I initiated the simulation a full 10 frames prior to the render's inception, aligning it with the ongoing destruction sequence in the reference.
Fine-tuned the size and quantity of the Fracture RDB Pieces that explode outward.
Amplified the intensity of the impact point, focusing on the 'kick' for a more dynamic effect.
Polishing
Additionally, I focused on refining the camera movement and adjusted the height of the building to enhance the overall visual impact.
Here is the result of this week compared to last week
