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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

Construct vast universes, intricate characters, and breathtaking visual effects seamlessly. Animate realistic characters using advanced animation tools that captivate audiences. Design 3D models and environments effortlessly with the user-friendly modeling features of Maya® software. Produce lifelike effects, ranging from dramatic explosions to detailed cloth simulations. A cutting-edge visual programming workspace equipped with dynamic solvers allows for swift creation of stunning effects suitable for blockbusters. Utilize the Bifrost Graph Editor to assemble personalized graphs tailored to your project's needs. Generate remarkable effects—such as snow, sand, and swirling dust storms—with pre-made graphs at your disposal. Render intricate projects effortlessly with Arnold, a powerful tool designed to tackle challenges related to complex characters, environments, and lighting. With Arnold’s integration into Maya, you can preview high-quality results instantly and make rapid adjustments. Experience time savings through Arnold’s user-friendly interface and straightforward controls, enabling you to focus on your creative vision more effectively. Ultimately, this powerful combination not only enhances productivity but also elevates the quality of your artistic endeavors.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AWS Deadline Cloud Yes 
Adobe Substance 3D Designer Yes 
AdonisFX Yes 
AliceVision Yes 
Asseter Yes 
Cerebro Yes 
CloudRender.farm Yes 
Conductor Yes 
ForRender Yes 
GridMarkets Yes 
NVIDIA Omniverse Yes 
NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer Yes 
Ranch Computing Yes 
Redshift Yes 
Rokoko Yes 
Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
Super Renders Farm Yes 
TurboRender Yes 
V-Ray Yes 
Xsens Yes 

Integrations

AWS Deadline Cloud Yes 
Adobe Substance 3D Designer Yes 
AdonisFX Yes 
AliceVision Yes 
Asseter Yes 
Cerebro Yes 
CloudRender.farm Yes 
Conductor Yes 
ForRender Yes 
GridMarkets Yes 
NVIDIA Omniverse Yes 
NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer Yes 
Ranch Computing Yes 
Redshift Yes 
Rokoko Yes 
Spark Cloud Studio Yes 
Super Renders Farm Yes 
TurboRender Yes 
V-Ray Yes 
Xsens Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
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 No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
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

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/maya/overview

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 

Product Features

3D Modeling

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

Animation

Collaboration Tools Yes 
Customizable Branding No 
Drag & Drop Yes 
Media Library No 
Social Sharing No 
Templates No 
Text Overlay No 
Text to Video No 
Voice-Over No 

Simulation

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling Yes 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling Yes 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database Yes 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling Yes 

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