If you’ve ever wondered how to use multiparms in your own assets and tools, then this four page tutorial will show you how.

It also covers how to link expressions to them, and a couple of other tricks too.

How to make an LED tracker using a method from www.vfxhack.com.

A quick roundup of articles, videos, and other excellent resources I’ve stumbled on this week.

I feel slightly ashamed to admit that I’ve signed up on Twitter. I’ve heard a lot of people raving about it, so I though I would give it a go…

This is a simple but in depth 4 page tutorial on how to use CHOPs to create a curve from the path of an animated object.

It also takes you through the steps of creating a basic Digital Asset.

As you’ve probably already guessed, occasionally I’ll be posting random content that I think you might be interested in.

If you’ve ever watched The Wire then this is essential viewing. If you haven’t seen it, watch this interview, and then go and buy the boxed set. You won’t regret it.

A brief introduction to Motion Effects in Houdini 10, and a working example of how to customise the Motion Effects menu for your own use.

How many times have you tried to cache out data in XSI’s ICE and found that your custom attributes have disappeared?

Check out this post for a tried and tested method of working around this problem.