🥉 Third Place — Houdini Game Art Challenge 2025

I'm want to share that my magical portal effect was awarded Third Place in the challenge by SideFX

The entire project was built around a procedural pipeline:
– Geometry and textures created in Houdini
– Animation driven by Pivot Painter in the shader in Unreal Engine
– Timing, polish, and visual effects handled through Niagara and custom shaders

Thanks to the SideFX team for the opportunity — and congrats to all the amazing winners!

📎 https://www.sidefx.com/community-main-menu/contests-jams/2025-game-art-challenge-winners/

I also added two experimental versions that I made after the challenge :)