About this Event
Discover the latest Marvelous Designer updates, production pipeline enhancements, and practical workflows designed to streamline cloth simulation from initial design to final render. Hear directly from industry specialists on leveraging Marvelous Designer for both pattern-based Houdini Vellum setups and comprehensive, production-ready CFX pipelines.
What You Will Learn
- Master Realistic Simulation: Learn fast, artist-friendly workflows to achieve realistic cloth simulations using specialized, expert-driven tools—without complex workarounds.
- Houdini & Vellum Integration: Discover how pattern-based workflows drive clean, simulation-friendly quad meshes while preserving original garment design.
- Beyond Garments in CFX: Explore real-world film production techniques for simulating complex garments and non-garment assets with Marvelous Designer
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Doors Open & Networking
Info: Guest arrival, check-in, food & beverages served.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:20 PM
Seamless Cloth Simulation: Integrating Marvelous Designer into CFX Pipeline
Host: Sean Frandsen
Info: From Clothes and Beyond | Through real-world film examples and a live demonstration, Sean will showcase how to build and simulate complex garments alongside non-garment assets using dedicated cloth tools instead of generic workarounds.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:45 PM
Utilizing Marvelous Designer’s Pattern-Based Workflow for Cloth in Houdini
Host: Brandon Boyang Yu (Joining Virtually)
Info: Explore how to use Marvelous Designer’s cloth simulation to drive an optimized quad render mesh in Houdini while preserving the garment’s design and simulation. Brandon will also cover bringing MD garments into Houdini for Vellum, with controllable topology and particle density.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Live Q&A
Info: Interactive audience Q&A with Sean and Brandon.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Networking & Team Chat
Info: Socialize, connect with speakers and the Marvelous Designer team on local support.
Event venue & nearby stays
Campus VFX (formerly Lost Boys), 1825 Victoria Diversion, Vancouver, Canada
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