Impressive Custom Sand Dune Tool Made with Houdini

Have a look at this mind-blowing sand visualization by Luis Mathison, a CG Generalist specializing in FX and look development at Frame48. The post above, made in collaboration with the official SideFX account, showcases the capabilities of the tool. The setup was brought to life using a custom sand dune tool in Houdini, crafted by the artist. His VEX heightsolver tool simulates wind-driven sand transport and its interaction with terrain, creating sand dune patterns that range from highly realistic to entirely abstract.