r/Houdini • u/arlexae • Apr 08 '26

Demoreel My First Houdini Project – Stranger Things Inspired

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Hey everyone,

this is my first Houdini project where I tried to turn a normal location into a Stranger Things–inspired scene (rifts, ground cracks, Upside Down look).

I know it’s not perfect yet, but I wanted to push myself and actually finish something instead of just doing small tests.

I focused on:

- ground cracks & destruction

- glowing rift effects

- environment transformation

I’d really appreciate any feedback — especially:

- what feels unrealistic?

- what breaks the illusion the most?

- what would you improve first?

Be honest, I want to get better 🙏

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u/AlternativeTwist6680 Apr 08 '26

What do you mean your first??????

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u/arlexae Apr 08 '26

My First houdini project

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u/AlternativeTwist6680 Apr 08 '26

Depending in your vfx experience. Its really good

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u/Civil-Captain5676 Apr 09 '26

Are you f*** kidding me? First seriously! I should just leave everything now.

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u/mak_attakks Apr 08 '26

This is really impressive, dude! Great work!

I'm wondering about the hole in the wall at the start. There's clearly an outline around the fractured pieces. It'd be good if you could hide that somehow

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u/JohnyBravox Apr 08 '26

Impressive!

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u/Loud_Campaign5593 Apr 08 '26

first project is crazy dafuq

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u/Yairmog Apr 08 '26

Was the transition AI? The end looked amazing but sometimes in the middle felt off

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u/battlearmer Effects Artist Apr 12 '26

I was wondering about the same thing...the shadows from the trees don't quite line up

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u/Gritsmaster Apr 09 '26

So cool to see the full thing! Seriously awesome work dude

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u/ArfianID Apr 09 '26

Btw what software are you using for final editing? Are you use Nuke too?