Houdini 3d Animation Software is a node-based visual programming tool for creating procedural methods to create and manipulate objects, without programming. The main goal of the app is to provide artists with a suite of different tools to help them create stunning visual effects and animation sequences. Another goal is to give engineers access to simple procedural tools that will ease their work and help them write less complex code. NAB is pleased to introduce Houdini 3d Animation Software on the Apple Mac. With a highly user friendly interface and powerful features, Houdini is perfect for both beginner and professional animators.
The NEW Autodesk Houdini 3D Animation Software for Professional Artists is a must-have for anyone who needs to work with 3D graphics. Houdini software offers you the power to create stunning visual effects, animation and realistic simulations. Houdini is the software that professional animators, visual effects artists and digital artists trust to create stunning 3d images, animation and VFX. Houdini has been used at hundreds of major VFX facilities, animation studios and design agencies around the world
What is Houdini?
It is a 3D procedural solution that assists users with modeling, animation, rendering, look development, rigging, and more.
Best For
Designed for filmmaking, game developing and motion graphics industry, it is a vector graphics tool which lets users create simluations, animations, and 3D models.
Houdini Pricing Overview
Houdini pricing starts at $175.00 per feature, per month. There is a free version. Houdini does not offer a free trial.See additional pricing details below.
Houdini Video and Images
Deployment & Support
DEPLOYMENT
- Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
- Desktop – Mac
- Desktop – Windows
- Desktop – Linux
- Desktop – Chromebook
- On-Premise – Windows
- On-Premise – Linux
- Mobile – Android
- Mobile – iPhone
- Mobile – iPad
SUPPORT
- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
TRAINING
- In Person
- Live Online
- Webinars
- Documentation
- Videos
CONTACT DETAILS
- Side Effects Software
- Located in Canada
- https://www.sidefx.com
Houdini Pricing
Starting From: $175.00 /monthPricing Model: Per Feature
- No free trial
- Yes, has free version
PRICING DETAILS (Provided by Vendor):Houdini is available across several pricing plans, outlined below. It also offers a 30-days free trial. Houdini Apprentice: Free of cost for students, artists, and hobbyists Houdini Indie- · 1 Year rental: $269 · 2 year rental: $399 For Artists (Workstation License)- · Houdini Core: $1,995 (Perpetual license) · Houdini FX: $4,495 (Perpetual license) · Houdini Engine: $499 (Annual rental) For Studios (Floating Licenses) 1. Houdini Core- · Perpetual …
Houdini Features
Features are displayed in alphabetical order.AnimationCollaboration ToolsData Import/ExportDesign ManagementDrag & DropImage EditingRendering
FLEXIBLE
Node-based Workflow
In Houdini, every action is stored in a node. These nodes are then “wired” into networks which define a “recipe” that can be tweaked to refine the outcome then repeated to create similar yet unique results. The ability for nodes to be saved and to pass information, in the form of attributes, down the chain is what gives Houdini its procedural nature.
INTUITIVE
Artist Friendly Tools
While the nodes are what makes Houdini unique and give it power, there are lots of viewport and shelf tools that allow for artist-friendly viewport interactions. Behind the scenes, Houdini builds up the nodes and networks for you. Houdini lets artists explore different creative paths because it is easy to branch off a new node to explore alternative solutions.
Luchttann character from Ary and the Secret of Seasons by eXiin
NEXT LEVEL
VFX & Simulation
Visual effects artists gravitate to Houdini because its procedural workflow is ideal for creating sophisticated particle and dynamic simulations. Effects are typically designed to react to actions taking place in a shot and a procedural solution “automates” these reactions providing studios with more creative control and more rapid turnaround.Artwork by Tighe Rzankowski
DIRECTABLE
Shots & Multiple Iterations
Houdini lets you make creative decisions deep into production as changes made to Houdini nodes cascade through the network to create a new and unique result. This directability is retained throughout the creative process and can be used to make last minute decisions that would be too costly in a traditional CG pipeline.Artwork by Anastasia Opara
POWERFUL
Pipeline in a Box
Whether you are setting up a shot or building a game level, Houdini lets you create tools that can be reused many times during a project’s life cycle. Instead of simply reacting to issues and problems, you will be able to plan ahead and visualize and refine your pipeline. Artwork by Remy Wollerich
ROBUST
Asset Creation Tools
A big benefit of Houdini’s node-based approach is the ability to encapsulate node networks into custom nodes that are shareable. Create these digital assets without writing any code then share them with other Houdini artists.
With the Houdini Engine, open assets in other applications such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, C4D, UE4 and Unity with the asset’s procedural controls available for editing in the host app.Artwork by Phillip Von Preuchen
Film & TV
Create more shots under tight deadlines while achieving feature film quality results with Houdini’s procedural node-based workflow. Experience unprecedented levels of flexibility and control to enhance both your creativity and productivity.LEARN MORE
Gamedev
Game developers face a growing demand to build huge immersive worlds populated with vast amounts of content. In order to achieve great gameplay while meeting deadlines, a procedural approach using Houdini offers a smarter way to create quality games.LEARN MORE
Motion Graphics
Designers, animators and storytellers use motion graphics to create content that stimulates audiences using powerful and compelling visuals. Create a wide range of aesthetic and dynamic experiences using Houdini and its procedural node-based toolset. LEARN MORE
VR
Virtual and Augmented Reality creates a complete experience that takes the viewer to places they’ve never been before. Houdini provides a powerful set of tools that makes it easier to create and manage the content used to populate these amazing digital worlds. LEARN MORE
COMMERCIAL
INDIE
LEARNING
Houdini FX
Houdini FX delivers a powerful and accessible 3D experience with its procedural node-based workflow, while providing tools for simulating fluids, destruction fx, pyro fx, grains, cloth and crowds.BUY NOW!
Houdini CORE
Houdini Core is designed for modelers, lighters, character riggers, animators and game artists. Scenes and digital assets created in Houdini FX can be opened, manipulated and rendered in Houdini Core. BUY NOW!
Houdini Indie
Houdini Indie makes all of Houdini FX’s animation and VFX tools available under an indie license to animators and gamedevs who want to use Houdini during the incubation stage of their business.BUY NOW!
Houdini Apprentice
With Houdini Apprentice, students and hobbyists have access to virtually all of the features of the award-winning Houdini FX which can be used to create personal non-commercial projects.FREE DOWNLOAD!
License to Learn
Use of Houdini Apprentice is limited to following:
- Non-commercial projects
- Houdini Apprentice cannot be used in the same pipeline as commercial versions of Houdini
- Houdini Digital Assets created in Apprentice can not be used with Houdini Engine or Houdini Engine Indie
- Houdini Apprentice uses its own file format for saving scenes and assets
- It is restricted to 1280×720 when rendering
- Rendering to file formats other than .picnc are wordmarked
- Houdini Apprentice does not work with third party renderers.
- Houdini Apprentice uses is a thirty-day license that auto renews therefore an internet connection is needed once a month.
Works with Houdini Education
Houdini Apprentice has been designed to let students work at home for free then work with Houdini Education when they get into school. The .hipnc file format works in both of these versions of Houdini to make this workflow easy to manage. While there are some restrictions when working with Houdini at home, those go away when these files are used in a lab setting.
Rendering Options
You can also render to .picnc files in Houdini Apprentice at home then use Houdini Education to convert these to another file format without a wordmark being applied. Or you can bring in your scene files and render them directly using Houdini Education at a higher resolution and without a watermark.
Conclusion
Houdini is an award-winning 3D animation software application used in a wide range of film, video game and advertising production. This software is used by some of the biggest names in entertainment to create high-end 3D effects.