PinnedBerk ErdagExperiment: Testing Houdini Karma XPU in a Big SceneI’ve been trying some new things with SideFX Houdini’s new renderer called Karma. If you haven’t read my initial simple experiment about…7 min read·Dec 16, 2021----
Berk ErdagUnreal Engine 5.3 from the Point of View of an FX ArtistIf you are reading this I am sure you heard about Unreal Engine and all the cool new real time features it has. I never really dived into…6 min read·Mar 30, 2024----
Berk ErdagExperiment: Karma ROP vs Solaris KarmaThis time I decided to see if using Solaris with Karma makes a difference in render time. Previously I used the regular method for…4 min read·Feb 1, 2024----
Berk ErdagTips & Trick — Simulating RBD Rocks on the Ground with HoudiniI keep seeing super complicated, strange setups for scattering rocks/pebbles on a surface geometry and simulating those rocks with RBD…4 min read·Dec 12, 2023----
Berk ErdagDifferences Between an FX Artist and an FX TDIn the visual effects industry I came across both roles for the effects (FX) guys. When I first started, I wasn’t sure what the differences…5 min read·Oct 19, 2023----
Berk ErdagExperiment: Houdini 19.5 Karma XPU (Beta) and the Remastered Tsunami SceneIt’s been more than a year since I made my tsunami personal work scene and wrote a blog post about it. After learning new things and…9 min read·Aug 3, 2023----
Berk ErdagHow to Write a Cover Letter for VFX JobsFor years I always had the dilemma of writing or just skipping a cover letter. I wanted to write to tell how ambitious and amazing I am but…4 min read·May 21, 2023----
Berk ErdagImproving as a 3d Artist by Yourself VS Working in a VFX HouseGrowing as an artist is difficult, it is not directly associated with experience. There are different aspects to being a 3d artist like…5 min read·Mar 3, 2023--1--1
Berk ErdagCommunication and Teamwork in the VFX IndustryAt first this might sound unnecessary after all a 3d artist should focus on their shots and deliver them to the next guy, right? Not…4 min read·Dec 20, 2022----
Berk ErdaginBootcampWhy Does Contrast Make Art Better?Contrast is one of the seven principles of art and is used to draw the attention of the viewer to a specific place. There are also…3 min read·Oct 24, 2022----