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Description

Houdini was designed from the ground up to empower artists to work freely, create multiple iterations, and quickly share workflows with their colleagues. Houdini stores every action in a node. These nodes are "wired" into networks that define a "recipe", which can be tweaked to improve the outcome, then repeated to create unique results. Houdini's procedural nature is due to the ability of nodes to be saved or to pass information (in the form of attributes) down the chain. Houdini's unique nodes are what make it powerful. However, there are many viewport and shelf tools which allow for artist-friendly interaction. Behind the scenes, Houdini creates the networks and nodes for you. Houdini allows artists to explore new creative paths, as it is easy for them to branch off to explore other solutions.

Description

Transitioning from procedural to meticulously hand-painted textures, Mari offers a boundless 3D painting experience. Mari® empowers artists with advanced capabilities to manage intricate assets through intuitive 3D painting tools that unlock their creative potential. By supporting UDIM workflows, users can efficiently handle numerous high-resolution texture maps while benefiting from a projection-based painting system that enables pre-commit edits, contextual previews, and 2D refinements. This flexibility liberates artists from constraints related to resolution and complexity. With non-destructive layer and node graph systems, Mari facilitates the creation of desired aesthetics while providing a vast array of procedural options. The Materials System simplifies generating less complex, high-volume assets or serves as a foundational step for crafting standout hero assets. Furthermore, Mari includes a comprehensive Python API and robust OCIO color management support, making it a versatile tool for modern 3D artists. Overall, Mari represents a fusion of power and creativity, ensuring that artists can bring their visions to life without limitations.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

3Delight Yes 
Unreal Engine Yes 
3S Cloud Render Farm Yes 
3ds Max Yes 
AWS Deadline Cloud Yes 
AdonisFX Yes 
Arnold No 
Asseter Yes 
Cartwheel Yes 
Cerebro Yes 
CloudRender.farm Yes 
Conductor Yes 
GridMarkets Yes 
Maya Yes 
NVIDIA Omniverse Yes 
NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer Yes 
RenderMan Yes 
Rokoko Yes 
TurboRender Yes 
Xsens Yes 

Integrations

3Delight Yes 
Unreal Engine Yes 
3S Cloud Render Farm No 
3ds Max No 
AWS Deadline Cloud No 
AdonisFX No 
Arnold Yes 
Asseter No 
Cartwheel No 
Cerebro No 
CloudRender.farm No 
Conductor No 
GridMarkets No 
Maya No 
NVIDIA Omniverse No 
NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer No 
RenderMan No 
Rokoko No 
TurboRender No 
Xsens No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$65 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

SideFX

Founded

1987

Country

Canada

Website

www.sidefx.com/products/houdini/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Foundry

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.foundry.com/products/mari

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

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