Hey, John there! 👋

I'm excited to share my latest Houdini tool: the Start Frame Solver. This tool arose from a common challenge in VFX production - the need to control timing precisely based on dynamic conditions.

Track the frame at which an event occurs

The Start Frame Solver allows you to detect exact frames when specific events occur in your scene - whether it's a particle reaching a certain velocity, a primitive entering a group, or any custom condition you can imagine. Once detected, the tool generates useful attributes that let you precisely trigger and control subsequent events.

What makes this tool particularly powerful is its versatility. You can use it to:

Synchronize complex multi-sim setups
Create precise timing sequences for clusters
Drive time-dependent switches

Export timing data for sound design and editing

Built-in visualizers

The tool comes with built-in visualizers to help you verify your timing setups, making it easier to achieve exactly the sequence you're looking for.

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