Research Summary



Taking inspiration from bathroom sinks I decided to explore whirlpools.

My research steps -

• Whirlpools at a fundamental level.

• Fluids in Houdini

Process Diagram



Two Opposing Waves

Collide

To form a Whirlpool

Houdini Algorithm



Step 3 + 4 - Combine Step 1 and 2 and apply vortex forces

Step 1 - Curve

Step 2 - Making a flip tank

Houdini Algorithm



Step 6 - Applying the material layers

Step 5 - Lighting + Camera Setup

Prototyping

Animation Dev.

Side-View Whirlpool

Final Rendering



Final Animation



Future Steps

• Experiment with more materials
• Adding Waves to the simulation
• Galaxy-themed Whirlpool

Thank you Ryan and Robert!