Stylized Smoke Plume - Houdini 21 Copernicus Since the release of the (secret) Houdini 21 beta, I've been experimenting with the...

Build Guide for a drum tennis ball riser to reduce downstairs noise: I used two 3/4" MDF sheets (4×5 ft), drilled 2" holes with a corded drill, then sandwiched 25 tennis balls to isolate kick and pedal thumps from a Roland TD‑17 ekit. The denser layout adds rigidity so the platform supports the throne, delivering quieter practice, solid feel, and a simple, low‑cost DIY solution.

Velocity stepping is a visual artifact in smoke or fire simulations where fast-moving emitters create a segmented or “stepped” trail...