Realistic Water Simulation with AI Enhancement
In this project, I explored the power of AI upscaling in water simulation. The scene features a ship rising from the ocean, initially simulated in Houdini and then enhanced using Runway Gen-3 to achieve a cinematic look.
Pipeline Overview:
1️⃣ Base Simulation in Houdini – Flip Fluids for water dynamics
2️⃣ Preview – Basic low-quality output
3️⃣ AI Enhancement with Runway Gen-3 – Adding realism and detail
The result? A highly detailed and immersive water simulation that showcases the potential of combining VFX and AI.
Prompt & AI Test Results
Below is an image of the Runway Gen-3 interface along with the exact prompt used to generate the enhanced version.
Additionally, I conducted tests on different perspectives for water explosions. While the top-down view yielded interesting results, the bird’s-eye perspective and explosive water effect didn’t meet expectations. The image below showcases various test cases.
Conclusion & Next Steps
While AI upscaling delivers impressive visuals, it’s still a challenge to achieve precise water explosion effects from different angles. Future tests will focus on improving motion accuracy and realism in dynamic water interactions.
Stay tuned for more AI-driven VFX experiments! 🚀