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Hi, I’m Sam Howell. I’m a Freelance Houdini 3D FX Generalist based in Solihull, England. Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup is the home for my work. I have broad experience across all stages of CGI/VFX creation, from pitch and research & development through to shot production and final delivery. My skill set extends across previs, modelling, lighting, simulations, FX and animation. I’d be happy to discuss your project and how I can help.
I’m passionate about delivering high-quality visuals on tight timelines and collaborating closely with clients and teams to achieve the brief. If you’d like to see more of my work or chat about a potential project, feel free to get in touch.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Moonraker VFX
October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025Houdini FX Generalist delivering FX, simulations and renders for release briefs; collaborated with production to meet timelines and maintained consistent quality across shots.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Rumble VFX
June 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Destruction, spray and bubble FX; contributed lighting, modelling, muscle simulations and digital doubles; supported lighting and modelling for Netflix projects including The Crown season 6.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Moonraker VFX
May 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Contributed Houdini FX work and concept testing; participated in R&D and test renders to explore new approaches.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Optical Arts
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025Houdini FX Generalist performing R&D and concept tests per client direction; delivered final renders on time and to brief.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at STRAY
January 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025Houdini FX Generalist working on FX sequences; contributed to planning, look development and shot execution.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at STUDIO AKA
October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Houdini FX Generalist providing FX, look development and generalist support for London-based project work.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at STRAY
September 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024Houdini FX Generalist on London project, contributing FX and shot work within tight schedules.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at STRAY
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Houdini FX Generalist on London project, delivering FX and shot work for scheduled delivery.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Optical Arts
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Houdini FX Generalist performing R&D and concept testing for client-directed briefs; delivered final renders.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Freefolk
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024Developed and created cloud FX sequences for Netflix show Kaos; collaborated across departments to iterate on visuals.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Rumble VFX
January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023Destruction, spray, and bubble FX for Netflix film Something in the Water; lighting, modelling, muscle simulation and digital doubles; contributed to The Crown season 6.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Black Kite Studios
November 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Destruction FX for Lucozade advert; contributed FX and look development.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Lola Post Production
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Generalist role on Dinosaurs - The Final Day with David Attenborough; FX and shot work.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Freefolk
November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022FX generalist for Fate: The Winx Saga; various FX tasks across episodes.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Lola Post Production
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021Outer space FX for BBC Universe; contributed across FX passes and look development.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Jellyfish Pictures
August 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020Cloth and water FX for DreamWorks Spirit Riding Untamed; pitch work for unreleased children’s series.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Lola Post Production
July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Assorted FX work for Netflix series Britannia; contributed across FX passes.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Lola Post Production
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020Outer space FX for BBC series Universe; multiple FX tasks and renders.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Freefolk
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020FX work on various projects; generalist responsibilities across shots.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Lola Post Production LTD
November 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019FX generalist contributions across multiple projects.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Fluid Pictures
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019FX work across various projects; contributed to look development and shot work.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Coffee & TV
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019FX work for a short period; focused contributions on targeted shots.
Houdini 3D FX Generalist at Lola Post Production LTD
March 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019Long-term FX generalist role across multiple projects.
Generalist at Sky VFX
March 1, 2014 - February 1, 2018Generalist role using Houdini and Softimage; previs, modelling, rigging, lighting, simulations and animation; research into new techniques.
3D Generalist at Jellyfish Pictures
June 1, 2006 - February 1, 2014Responsible for all stages of production; previs, modelling, rigging, texturing, lighting, animation and final delivery; extensive Softimage experience.
Education
Master of Arts (MA), Computer Animation at Bournemouth University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
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