Copy and Transform | BUREAU KLAUS ALMAN | OFFF HIVE 2025

Our presentation is for anyone curious about Houdini, whether you're an experienced user or just starting out. Using "Copy and Transform" as a metaphor, we’ll explore how taking inspiration from others can lead to something uniquely your own. The focus isn’t solely on deep technical details but on how Houdini can be a powerful tool to express and artdirect your ideas. This talk is about encouraging you to experiment, stay creative, and make the software work for your vision without getting lost in the technical side of things. Andreas Barden/Lukas Muller work at Bureau Klaus Alman (BKA) a 3D animation and VFX studio led by a team of skilled artists who bring nearly 20 years of experience to the table. We are always keen to combine convincing simulations with an emphasis on beautifully crafted lighting and rendering. BKA is a tight-knit team of five artists and a producer. This lean setup allows us to take full creative direction on projects while seamlessly collaborating with other studios for additional support. Whether it’s directing, managing technical simulations, or helping out on ongoing projects, BKA is fully equipped to elevate any project. https://bureauklausalman.com 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:51 – Anomaly Project & R&D Concepts 00:07:44 – Low Poly Techniques & Stylized Geometry 00:11:36 – Volume Velocities & Coin Design Animation 00:15:27 – Reusing Setups & Transformation Strategies 00:19:20 – Geo Constraints & Motion Behavior 00:23:12 – UV Mapping & Chunk Simulation