One of my favorite things to do in Houdini is finding non-simulation ways to create FX. It's amazing just how far you can push a setup by just manipulating attributes. Simulations are useful however when you need to create organic, natural movement. Something like smoke, liquid, where the calculations are dependent on the previous frame existing. But for motion graphics specifically, we often just need an object (or multiple objects) to move from point A to point B. This can be done in many different ways directly through attributes. The key is to add variations: Whether it's by offseting time, scale, positioning, etc. variation is what's going to make an animation satisfying to watch. Sale ends soon! 30% off Motion Graphics in Houdini