Turbulence

"Turbulence" is an animated short film co-directed by Magnus Møller of Tumblehead and Christopher Rutledge of Grin Machine, developed in collaboration with SideFX. This project serves as a comprehensive exploration of Houdini's capabilities, utilizing its procedural animation and rigging tools, including the KineFX and APEX systems, to create a fully animated short film. The film is designed to test and showcase Houdini's potential as a complete animation production tool, pushing the software to its limits and exploring new possibilities for the future of CG production. "Turbulence" is set to be presented at the Annecy Festival, providing audiences with a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative use of Houdini in character rigging and animation. The film represents a significant step in demonstrating how procedural workflows can be effectively applied to character animation, potentially influencing future practices in the animation industry. The collaboration between Tumblehead, Grin Machine, and SideFX on "Turbulence" exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to animation production, highlighting the versatility and power of Houdini's toolset in creating compelling animated narratives.