LogInArtem Smirnov shared the process behind creating Thin FEM solver.
Earlier this month, we showcased an impressive Houdini simulation of a bullet piercing through a series of glass panels powered by a custom FEM solver. The artist then released a second video, offering a deeper and more technical exploration of this Thin FEM solver for adaptive fracture propagation, and has now wrapped up the series with a final video.
This devlog is a compilation of various materials gathered throughout the development process. As Artem explained, it can be considered a blooper reel, as it includes failed tests and work-in-progress playblasts. All the clips are arranged chronologically except for one with date stamps displayed in the top right corner. Large gaps between some clips indicate periods when the developer was occupied with commercial projects or other R&D work.
"Usually, when we, as FX TDs, present our work, it appears polished, complete, and effortless. This generally does not reflect the realistic picture of the actual amount of work behind it. With this video, I wanted to put things in perspective and show what a real timeline and challenges for developing something like this look like. Also, I am not a professional developer", commented Artem.
The developer has shared plans for next year to enhance the solver with plasticity, adaptive remeshing, and further optimizations. So, more videos are hopefully on the way.
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