Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you'll learn how to set up and use the MPM Solver in SideFX Houdini to create a fun and dynamic jello ball bouncing into a pool of mud! We’ll cover the essential nodes, key parameters, and tips for getting realistic soft body and fluid-like behavior using the MPM workflow.

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💡 What You'll Learn in This Video:

How to set up a basic MPM Solver scene

Key attributes & settings to control MPM simulations

Creating realistic soft-body + mud interactions

Scene-building tips for quick FX lookdev

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📌 Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - MPM Solver Overview
13:33 - Adding more sources (Mud Pool Setup)
17:06 - Custom Colliders
20:19 - Jello Meshing
27:25 - Mud Meshing
31:48 - Solaris Scene Setup
40:33 - Final Result & Outro

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