DavidKahlVFX

DK Tool v1.0

This was long overdue but I sat down and created a documention and a demo file with the asset. 

It is nothing fancy and I still see the tool asset as a work in progress. I will keep adding basic tools that I stumble upon while I am also looking into more advanced tools.

This asse...

The rubics cube project

You might remember that this was something I worked on. 

The only thing left was to create an algorithm to actually solve the cube. But I think - even though it is still interesting - the solving algorithm doesn't offer alot of value to the houdini user.

For you guys it is alot m...

Asset Cleanup | Railsystem Part 7

After the long delay of this project, through everything going on, I can finally put some focus on it. 

This is only a short segment but with part 8 that I am currently editing, there is a shift in the overall process. I now record bigger chunks which should allow me to be faster. ...

Another Update and A Poll

Who doesn't like Polls? ;-) 

( I know - nobody but I still like to give you guys the option )

But first some BTS info. 

I continued recording and editing for the rail. This dragged for so long and its time to get this done. Also new Ideas are piling up.

On the Al...

A new workstation is coming

Hey folks,

I mentioned this a while pack but plans to build a new system are becoming more precise now.

Since you guys are one reason this is possible I want to share my current part list and I am looking forward your input:

CPU: The Ryzen 9 3900x

I wait for the info about...

How to Import Files in Houdini with Python | Part 3

I finally managed to finish the python thingy. 

Just in case you missed it - I added the functionality to the dk_tool asset aswell. 

It is probably a bit too specific but it should be a good start if you need something remotely in that direction.

Now where to continue ...

I went a bit apeshit with the Alexa thing

I couldn't help myself. I just needed to pack in more stuff xD

And I just had the idea to get in contact with Entagma to include MOPS.

Also I made a FB post to get people in for testing.

So I just wrote the description for the amazon site but since it will take me a bit longer u...

Testing results

I just quickly wanted to share a quick test result on the alexa skill.

So this would be an example dialog for a more or less fleshed out function.

That Email is not yet formated bu...

Closed Beta for the Alexa Skill

As I keep digging through the material I noticed that I can start a beta test for the alexa skill.

There is still alot to do but if any of you is interested in testing the base functionality I happily invite all of you to participate.
I have to enter your amazon email th...

The Alexa Skill - HouDB

So the data behind the alexa skill is enourmus. There are 764 functions to go through. Each need a selfwritten definitions for the needed parameters and the returning value.

I could extract the descriptions from the docs and pull it all together with some Excel magic. Some of them need some...

Learning a new Skill... and creating one | Alexa

Hey everyone,

as the title suggests I was curious after reading a book from Gary Vee. A specific section was standing out for me - how voice is on the rise as a way for people to interact with their devices.

Now - until 3 weeks ago I was not really paying attention to it. All my frien...

How to Import Files in Houdini with Python | Part 2

You need to bring alot of files into your Houdini project and want to save time? This is one way to solve it - a file importer tool written in python.

This is the 2nd part of 3. This time we learn how to connect the nodes and set the important parameters to make our project work with the si...

Retardedly niche project

I have a houdini thing that I started to work on in the last couple of days... it is something that... as far as I know nobody tried in our niche.

I am still in a concept phase of what it should be in a first version but you can be sure to be the first to know.

It is something that I ...

How to Import Files with Python | Part 1

You need to bring alot of files into your Houdini project and want to save time? This is one way to solve it - a file importer tool written in python.

After a longer break due to reasons... :) I continue with my Houdini journey and explore beyond VEX. One of the first things I fo...

Quicktip #14 Curve length from intrinsics

This is a fairly simple on but its easy to overlook.

A friend wanted to group hair for different shading based on the length. One way would be to use the measure sop with perimeter.

But is there a way to get that info in VEX and for giggles create the group right away all in one wrang...

Preview: Showcase Copy to Points in Vex

Hey folks,

Since I have phases where I can't record I spent time on researching or experimenting.

I remembered an old discussion I had with Farmfield where I argued that you can turn most nodes into Vex.  I did that for the Hive talk with the scatter node.

The copy to point...

Quick note on current plans

Hey folks,

it took me a bit longer to get everthing in order so that I can start recording again.

I have alot of stuff what I want to do next but as most of you know I am pushing alot of projects already. So here is a short overview on current and future projects:

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Railproject File Finished

Getting back to work but it is still a bit chaotic now that we have an extra person at home. :) 

Some time passed without some details on this so let me give you an update on the rail system. A rough system was ready for quite some time but it was very clunky. Meaning I was not satisfi...

Rail improvements

Hi folks,

I did some rnd for the terrain around the rail. I wanted to make it a bit more interesting to look at while making it ready for redshift. 

Rohan recently released his new bus rocket project which has alot of ideas on how to make a scene like this interesting.

In t...

Back to work

Hi folks,

thank you all for hanging in there. These last couple of months were a lot of work. But now we finally kind of arrived in the new home. Still a lot of boxes unopened but I guess that will be the case throughout the next year.

And of course, the birth of...

A new life

Yesterday - the 27th of april my daughter Ella was born.

I appreciate all you guys very much so let me share this little moment with you!



Cheers
Dave

Quicktip #13 Keep guessing with Do While

While playing with different ideas around the rubiks cube I stumpled on one problem that might happen in many different projects. So I am going to share it as a quicktip in case it helps anyone. Or just learn how the do while loop works. :-p

I created an array with all the possible moves th...

Redshift Cube Test

I took the fake solve sequence - which creates a random shuffle and solves the cube with the negated version of that sequence  - and threw that into a RBD sim and the result at redshift.

I am quite satisfied with the result!

But now there is still one beast to tame - a real cube ...

The Rubik Cube Sim

This little sideproject grew quite a bit. I now have a cube that is handed a specific or random sequence which a solver will run through. I also added some features like a custom shuffle sequence with the option to choose the amount of moves.

In addition I also added a "fake" solve which ba...

Solving Houdini solving a Rubik Cube

As you probably noticed I was a bit silent dealing with moving - fighting with my old landlord about details and getting the new home ready for baby No. 2 ... which arrives 1 month from now... holy... time runs quick!

But back to the topic - the time windows were too short for re...

What would you do?

Hey folks, 

just a fun poll on what you guys would do. I was almost sold on the idea to upgrade the monitor but I have to admit... my workstation is out of date for sure! 

I actually only have a I7 6700 and a GTX 1070 in my system.

Hit me with your ideas ;-)

DK Noise Loop Prototype

I barely made it until I have to do some more work in the house.

This is an early prototype for a noise loop asset. Since I am a bit short on time I try to be quick and give you some initial info to start playing with this.

The idea is that you either create a set amount of points and...

Perlin Noise Research

Slowly the dust settles I am able to spare some time for creative thoughts again.

I wanted to recreate some coding around perlin noise in Houdini and got sidetracked into playing with these numbers.

This might be a good idea to do a few things at once. I wanted to do some pdg content ...

The desk

In my new office I decided to reuse my old one but Add parts to it. That enabled me to create the U shape.
First I was worried about the wasted space but it turned out pretty good.
I know have the option of face recording from the side.

Next I have to apply the Audio foam panels ag...

We moved into a house

I basicly worked through days and nights to prepare and tackle this project.

We needed 4 time with a 3,5 T transporter to get all of our stuff into the house. I didn't knew that we had that much stuff laying around. 

There is still alot to do and I hope to get my office up and re...