As part of the Paris HUG March 2026 – FX, Tools & Techniques in Houdini, MPC Paris will contribute to an evening dedicated to the exchange of knowledge and experiences around FX, environments and pipeline workflows in Houdini.
At 19:45, Balthazar Sahel, Head of FX at MPC Paris, will present Workflow In and Around Houdini: Beyond the Interface on Troll 2, followed by a Q&A session. His talk will explore how teams collaborate within and around Houdini to build efficient production pipelines and creative FX workflows.
The session will also feature presentations from CGEV VFX and One of Us, who will share their own production experiences and insights. Topics throughout the evening will include Solaris and USD workflows, as well as approaches to environment creation and FX production, combining technical discussions with open exchanges between artists and studios.
The event will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, starting at 18:30 at ISART Digital, located at 60 Boulevard Richard-Lenoir in Paris. The evening will conclude with a cocktail and networking session sponsored by SideFX, providing attendees with the opportunity to continue discussions in a relaxed setting.
The event is free to attend. Registration is available on the Meetup page:
https://www.meetup.com/paris-houdini-user-group-phug/events/313468157/
