3D Artist & VFX | CGI • Motion Design • Visual Effects

Portfolio of VFX artist Niko Ruch specializing in Houdini simulations, procedural effects, Unreal Engine visualization, CGI environments, technical animation and cinematic visual effects.

About My Work as 3D Artist

As a 3D and VFX artist, I specialize in procedural workflows using Houdini, real-time environments in Unreal Engine, and high-end simulations.

My focus lies in transforming complex ideas into visually compelling imagery — from cinematic visual effects to technical and medical animations.

I enjoy bridging technology and storytelling, combining precision with atmosphere to create visuals that feel both engineered and emotional.

Click on the images to explore selected projects.

Über meine Arbeit

Als 3D- und VFX-Artist habe ich mich auf prozedurale Workflows in Houdini spezialisiert, Echtzeit-Visualisierungen in Unreal Engine sowie hochwertige Simulationen.

Mein Fokus liegt darauf, komplexe Ideen visuell greifbar zu machen — von cineastischen Effekten bis hin zu technischen und medizinischen Animationen.

Dabei verbinde ich technische Präzision mit Atmosphäre und Storytelling, um Bilder zu erschaffen, die beeindrucken.

Klick auf die Bilder, um dir einzelne Projekte anzuschauen.

Quick access to my Reels

Unreal Reel

Houdini FX

Medical Animation

Procedural sci-fi Mars environment art created in Houdini — Procedural Mars terrain environment created in Houdini using cinematic lighting.

Shazam Fury of the Gods visual effects creature work — Visual effects creature fx work created for Shazam! Fury of the Gods film production.

High speed bullet impact simulation effect — High speed bullet hit simulation showing impact and debris effects.

Hybrid Software corporate visualization and motion design project — Corporate visualization project created for Hybrid Software branding and presentation.

Fluid simulation crown splash water effect — High detail fluid simulation showing a crown splash water effect.

Awel Elektro Navigator music visualization and animation — Product visualization created for Awel Elektro Navigator.

Dinomite and Lucy ZDF TV show visual effects work — Visual effects work created for Dinomite and Lucy ZDF television series.

Villa Winter booktrailer visualization render — Booktrailer visualization of Villa Winter created for Author Anett Diell.

Leaf drop macro fluid simulation effect — Macro leaf drop simulation with water interaction.

House of the Dragon visual effects creature fx work — Visual effects and creature effects work for House of the Dragon series.

Ant Man Quantumania visual effects environment work — Visual effects environment work for Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania.

Unreal Engine automotive visualization real time car render — Real time automotive visualization created in Unreal Engine.

Unreal Engine architectural visualization modern house render — Real time architectural visualization created with Unreal Engine.

3D neuron cell scientific visualization render — Scientific visualization showing a detailed neuron cell structure.

Silver and the Book of Dreams visual effects environment work — Visual effects and environment work for Silver and the Book of Dreams.

DNA molecule disintegration simulation effect rendered in 3D.

VFX Artist and Technical Director – Niko Ruch

Portfolio of VFX artist Niko Ruch specializing in Houdini simulations, procedural effects, Unreal Engine visualization and cinematic environment
creation. Projects include work for House of the Dragon, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and other film productions. The
portfolio features procedural effects, fluid simulations, destruction
effects, environment creation and real-time rendering workflows.