Create stunning cinematic rocket launches with this fully procedural Houdini FX setup.This project delivers a production-ready scene with layered smoke, fire, and vapor simulations, optimized caching, and render-ready shaders for Karma XPU and Mantra. Perfect for learning, customization, or direct production use.

Key Features:

4 detailed steam & smoke layers from the launch platform

Core rocket flame simulation with realistic combustion

Ground fire & smoke interaction beneath the engines

Extra ambient smoke for cinematic atmosphere

Fully procedural PDG caching pipeline

MaterialX shaders for Karma XPU

Mantra-compatible shader network (final images rendered in Mantra)

Optimized for local rendering (RAM & GPU friendly)

Clean, labeled, and modular node structure

Requirements:

Houdini 20.5 (for Karma XPU rendering)

Compatible with Houdini 19+ for simulations

Tested on:– Ryzen 1800X– 64GB RAM– RTX 3060 Ti– ~400GB free disk space for caches

Who Is It For?

FX Artists, Houdini learners, and professionals looking for a ready-to-use rocket launch system or a flexible base to expand on.

What’s Included:

Houdini .hip scene file

Fully procedural FX & PDG caching system

Karma XPU & Mantra render setups

Step-by-step video tutorial (post-purchase) for setup, usage & customization

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Notice:Included 3D models are for learning/demonstration only. Please replace them with your own assets before using in commercial or personal productions.