See What These Fantastic 3D Solar Flares Look Like in Engine

Razvan Ciobanu is still accepting artists who want to learn this magic.

VFX artist Razvan Ciobanu has recently revealed his new course on creating controllable solar flare systems using Houdini and Nuke. If you wanted to see these stunning explosions in the viewport, you're in luck! Fair warning: it might surprise you when you compare it to the render.

In-engine, the scene looks like a sphere with hair-like ribbons – a far cry from the fantastic final result. This, however, shows that you don't have to invent something overcomplicated to create awesome 3D projects.

And if you want to learn how to do it, Ciobanu's course is still accepting students. Enroll with a discount in the next few days to master Houdini and Nuke.

Also, find Razvan's educational content, like this beginner-friendly course on particles in Houdini and a tutorial on lightning and electric effects, on his X/Twitter and site.