The Weight of a Giant: Orchestrating Large-Scale FX on Troll 2

Discover the challenges of creating large-scale visual effects for Troll 2 in this presentation from the Paris Houdini User Group. Anthony Maalouf, FX Technical Director at One Of Us, takes us behind the scenes of the film’s most ambitious effects work. Learn how the team used Houdini’s MPM Solver for complex simulations, guided RBD workflows to maximize artistic control, and developed efficient techniques for creating and animating trees without relying on heavy simulations. Packed with production insights, technical breakdowns, and practical problem-solving approaches, this talk showcases how smart workflows can save valuable time while delivering high-quality results. Speaker: Anthony Maalouf (FX Technical Director):   / anthony-maalouf-328b921b1   Join the Paris Houdini User Group now: https://www.meetup.com/paris-houdini-...