Houdini - Abstract Cubical

I designed this piece to illustrate the process of computing.

The setup starts by using findShortestPath to generate the base curve shape. I then apply a fractional value along the curve’s u attribute, multiplied by time, to animate color offsets along each line. To enhance the motion, I offset the orientation on each point and set the curves to grow as they’re activated.

It was fun exploring something abstract and blending a few techniques together. I’ve attached a video at the end—created entirely with this setup. Excited to share this and looking forward to what you come out with.

This setup is made using Houdini Indie 20.0.75 and render with Redshift 3.6.04.

INCLUDES

• Houdini file
• Texture setup