Marcos Francos
Senior Houdini FX / Crowd Technical Director
I am an FX Artist and Technical Director with over 19 years of experience in the visual effects and animation industry. Throughout my career, I have worked in film, television, and international advertising, providing advanced technical solutions with a strong artistic vision. I have collaborated with international studios such as Sony, Weta Digital, Scanline VFX and Ranchito.
I specialise in Houdini FX, developing complex simulations and high-level effects for technically and creatively demanding productions.
I mainly work with:
Houdini (FX, Crowds, KineFX, Solaris)
Nuke
Karma / Solaris
Production workflows for film and TV
My approach combines technical precision with visual sensitivity, ensuring that each effect not only functions correctly, but also contributes narrative and aesthetic coherence to the project.
Acknowledgements
My work has been recognised by the Visual Effects Society (VES) for my contribution to outstanding effects simulations on television.
Professional Career
I currently work as a Senior FX Artist / Freelance TD, collaborating with international studios and remote production teams.
My work focuses on developing advanced simulations in Houdini, combining technical precision and a cinematic approach. I work in demanding production environments, with complex pipelines and multidisciplinary teams distributed globally.
I have collaborated with studios such as:
Sony
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Weta Digital
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Scanline VFX
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Ranchito - Senior FX TD
Participation in Leave the World Behind.
In this project, I led the development of look development for advanced simulations, ensuring that the effects were fully aligned with the artistic direction of the feature film.
Key responsibilities:
- Creation of optimised and complementary simulations for scene integration.
- Fine-tuning physical behaviour and visual aesthetics.
- Coordination with supervisors to maintain narrative consistency.
- Development of efficient technical solutions under demanding delivery times.
Achievements and skills
Advanced mastery of Houdini, Nuke y Karma/Solaris.
Specialist in particle simulations, fluids, RBD, Pyro, crowds, and environmental effects.
Experience in pipeline and technical optimisation for large and complex projects.
Awards: Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards for outstanding simulations in episodes and productions.
Personal projects that explore new techniques and styles in FX, expanding creativity and technical mastery.
Work philosophy
I am passionate about constantly exploring new techniques within Houdini and continuously evolving. I believe in the balance between art and technology, and in the importance of collaborative work within complex productions.
Each project is an opportunity to push technical and creative boundaries.