Incredible Realistic Sea Waves Simulation Made with Houdini & Nuke

FX Artist and CG Generalist Hoang Nguyen showcased this amazing water visualization created with Houdini, Karma XPU, and Nuke.

Sea waves look incredibly lifelike, fascinating the viewers with dynamic motion, realistic physics, and transparent blue and turquoise shades. Hoang Nguyen shared some technical details of its creation. Thus, the artist used the Wetmap to add extra water sliding on the rock, as its surface was already wet the whole time. This technique helped achieve a smooth transition between the water and stone, adding graphic fidelity to the scene. As for the rock itself, it is a photogrammetry model, which ensures its authentic texture and structure.

Many artists have explored the capabilities of Houdini's water simulations, blending realism with their unique artistic vision. Here are some of the standout works:

Mesmerizing artwork depicting water created by Yuki Ito:

An appealing water landscape with Indiana Jones vibes created by 3D Environment and Prop Artist Jude Martinez:

An experiment on simulating Lagrangian water waves made in Houdini with FLIP by Senior FX TD at DNEG Moisè Asta:

An impressive flowing water simulation by Tech Artist and Key FX Artist at MPC Montreal Artur Durmishyan:

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