Feather boa siphonophore (Erenna richardi), modeled, simulated, textured and rendered all in SideFX Houdini 20.5.
Siphonophores are a group of deep-sea marine animals in the class Hydrozoa, closely related to jellyfish and corals. Despite appearing as a single organism, they are colonial creatures composed of specialized individual organisms called zooids, which function as a cohesive unit. These zooids are highly specialized for roles like feeding, reproduction, or locomotion.
These creatures come in a massive variety in appearance, but their modular nature lends themselves extremely well to the procedural, node-based workflow that Houdini offers.
Passthrough renders of a liquor bottle and brand design; modeled and rendered in SideFX Houdini 20.5, with designs and textures done in the Adobe Creative Suite.
The wide variety of liquor bottles and how they can really bring home the feel and authenticity of a brand resonates with me well. My experience as a bartender has brought me into contact with a lot of unique bottles and labels, and I found myself inspired to create one of my own.
The general direction I went in is for a more nautical, sea salt-based rum that's both a more local specialty, and one which knows their own quality - with a design that makes that known to the world.
My reel from 6/18/2024, showcasing my most recent projects in a mixture of industry standard tools.
This was created early on after I graduated from college, and is not nearly representative of my current skills at this time. However, I like to leave these here for the purpose of seeing my own personal growth.
Hi! My name is Matt Padovano, and I am a recent graduate from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design and a minor in Technology and Digital Studies, with a focus in 3D art, visual effects, motion graphics, and procedural design. My passion for 3D work, particularly in SideFX Houdini, has led me to my current role at Houdini.School, where I work with the founder and creatively contribute to unique and multi-faceted projects.
When it comes to design, I believe that the best inspiration comes from the world around us. The ocean has always been close to my heart, and the beauty of its creatures and seascapes inspire me daily. I'm incredibly passionate about scuba diving, and I always bring my camera down with me for some underwater photography.
Feel free to contact me at mattspadovano@gmail.com or to connect with me on LinkedIn.
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